LeeninVa1 is correct in his knife sharpening advice. The only thing I'd like to add is if you are in the woods taking care of game such as elk, you'll probably need to resharpen before you're completely done. I use a carbide knife sharpner for that, it'll put an edge back on your knife in seconds, I always carry one in my pack, it's pricless for such jobs as this. It costs about 10 dollars. If you need more info on them email me at [email protected] elknut1.

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