Totoro
WKR
Kinda depends on scenario for me.
if I am hunting with a group and have designated camp to hang/skin/quarter/bone then I take a full set of Dexters to handle all tasks.
If I am backpacking with a few fellas for mule deer, 2; folder and 3.5" fixed blade.
If I am backpacking with a few fellas for elk, 3; a folder, a smaller fixed 3.5" and larger 5".
If I am backpacking solo; 1 fixed blade 3.5" or so.
Sure it adds some weight but this system has worked for me over many animals over many years so I keep it the same.
For sure, I recommend getting comfortable with whatever system you decide on. But practice sharpening for the field a bunch so you can a hang of it.
if I am hunting with a group and have designated camp to hang/skin/quarter/bone then I take a full set of Dexters to handle all tasks.
If I am backpacking with a few fellas for mule deer, 2; folder and 3.5" fixed blade.
If I am backpacking with a few fellas for elk, 3; a folder, a smaller fixed 3.5" and larger 5".
If I am backpacking solo; 1 fixed blade 3.5" or so.
Sure it adds some weight but this system has worked for me over many animals over many years so I keep it the same.
For sure, I recommend getting comfortable with whatever system you decide on. But practice sharpening for the field a bunch so you can a hang of it.