Absolutely one of the very best fixed blade Hi-Carbon Skinning Knife on today's market. Hi-Carbon holds an edge better and is easier to sharpen than Stainless. Easily sharpened in the field as we do in Hawaii. Sharpened with a mild steel, sells for $36.00  and case for both Knife and steel available.  Hunters here in Hawaii for Boar, cattle, deer, goat, sheep love these Fried Herder Knives because they are Awesome Knives. All of them. Skinner, Cutlery, kitchen, fishing, filet etc.