For many years, I used a classic Buck 110 folder. Strong, reasonably priced and holds a great edge. it just always felt clumsy in the hand though, and bulky. Still a great knife. It was replaced by a relatively inexpensive 3 inch fixed blade drop point I made from a kit. It needs more frequent sharpening, but will get through a deer, With a lanyard, I never worry about having to set it down during the gutting process, and mauevers easy. I still pack it, but it was replaced by Schrade Sharp Finger. Very ergonomic, has my lanyard, compact and holds a great edge. Mine is I think only the 3 inch or so blade. I also don't like the replaceable razor blade knifes...too flimsy for my taste.
It is easy to get too big a knife, and use it for what you want it for... a deer hunting / gutting knife, is never used for whittling, dinner, etc. Keep its edge for what it was intended.