zaitsev,

I have tried various bowie style knives over the years, Gerber etc Without a doubt the best and most versatile knife that I still own is a "Ka-bar" USMC knife used by the american military. The knife I have is an older knife that holds its edge well and is easy to maintain. I'm thinking that the newer knives are similar. I've used mine for bleeding animals right up to buffalo very effectively. (The skin on a buffalo can be a centimetre thick or more at the throat)

cheers and good hunting

Chris