iSnipe, in the past i have always done my own processing. We would hack our steaks with one of those hammer looking jobs, which is ok. This year my wife wanted me to try a processor so we could get our steak tenderized, so I did. I had him tenderize all he could and hamburger for the rest. I was very impressed with the tenderized steak. It was probably 3/4 inch but yet still very tender. We really liked it. But the problem is, it cost $60. I dont want to spend that much for every deer we kill.