mcseal2
WKR
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I can easily sharpen my high quality particle steel knives with the Edge Pro; S30v, Elmax, S90v - etc
I also prefer scales on a knife....there comes a point where ultra light weight loses its functionality for me.....YMMV
What do you sharpen with?
I carry a ceramic steel that is 1.2oz from Cabelas if I take something with me. At a truck camp or on an AK trip I'll have a Worksharp field sharpener. I use a Sypderco Sharpmaker at home. I have some higher end O1, D2, S30V, S35 knives and a Benchmade Altitude. Got some others out of softer stuff too.
For the OP the Altitude isn't my favorite knife to do a whole animal with although it is capable. I like a bigger blade and more of a handle and am willing to carry one. The Altitude I like for caping and as a back-up/supplement to my bigger knife. It rides in my bino harness pocket and is always on me even if I drop my pack. I don't ounce count to hard on my knives, a decent knife that fits my hand is a place I'll pack a few ounces.