That's kinda what I was thinking myself. I like a curved blade for skinning (especially light skinned critters) and for cleaning fish (especially buffalo). I bet it would take the backstrap out of a deer in a hurry. And even if it was a little large, I'd be able to show it off to everyone. If someone asked me what that huge bulge in my pocket was I just say, That's my ol' Tony Bose Cotton Sampler. Marvin still has a couple in his store and I think I'm gunna get the stag one.