RE: What type of knife do you use?
I've used a Coleman/Western Stainless Skinner for almost 25 years now! For a cheap knife it has served well! Holds a good edge and feels good in the hand, and is still as good as the day I bought it.
As far as pocket knives go, I love Case and Buck too, but for a hunting knife, I just can't seem to retire the old Coleman!