Excellent design
I bought mine in 2002 for Buck's 100 year anniversary and it's still my favorite knife for gutting and skinning deer. The rubberized grip material makes it very easy to hold securely even when wet. The blade takes a very good edge and it's easy to sharpen when necessary. The gut hook came sharp and it struggled on its maiden voyage but I gave it a quick sharpening and it's like a razor now. I highly recommend this knife to anyone who's looking for a knife like this. I love this knife so much it's what I recommend to my own family members.
BeoBear