Agreed Warren. A trailing point or an upswept blade design gives you more cutting/skinning edge with each and every stroke/swipe! Bo's favorite blade design was the trailing point and one of my "go-to's" is a #3-5".
I only entitled this thread "drop or upswept" to see everyone's preferences. I (this is "me"..personally) find a Model #19 way too bulky and not refined enough to do proper "anything" (on whitetails) compared to a trailing point, skinning blade or a drop point. Just me...Please...no crucifixions here!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris
PS: I also carry a knife in a day back but carry one on me whenever I am "going" in the woods!...CCS
Photo below: Trailing point example *Model #3*