I have 2 Randalls that I have used quite a bit.

The first is a 6" No5. I have used it on deer, wild pigs, black bear, caribou, and elk.

The second is a Trout and Bird. It has the SS steel blade. I have used it on a lot of small game, several different birds, duck, dove quail, grouse, and deer and pigs.

You have to be careful when gutting a deer or pig with the Trout and Bird, as the sharpened back clip will cut the guts. But the sharpened back clip is great for disjointing bones on small game.

I find the Randall steel to be very good. I can tell little difference between the tool and the stainless steel as far as edge holding and ease of sharpening.

While Randalls do have a lot of Collector appeal, they are great using knives as well.

I have some others I have carried, but I have not actually cut any thing with them. ie a No 14, bought for "survival" and an 8" No1, bought as a Fighter.

I find all the Randalls to be very well balanced and they handle very good when you have to gut and butcher several animals in a single day.