Gerber is really the best buy for the money. Their steel is hard enough to hold an edge through 2-3 deer but easy to sharpen. They are mass produced but the bottom is that hard used knives will occasionally be misplaced and you will not need a second mortgage to replace a gerber. 90% of my gutting is done with a Gerber LST. Spend more money if it makes you feel better but Gerber is the best manufactured knife (IMO).

I have a Randall and have owned (and lost ) a Benchmade. Both of which arebeautiful blades but their prices are considerably higher and their performance is only equal toGerber.