Well, you can use it for whatever you want, but I made one like this for my mom and she loves the ease of use when getting meat off the bone. Aldo's AEB-L in .011" thick stock, flat ground and then sent to Peter's for the HT (Rc 60). Blue G10 scales, red liners and stainless pins secured with G Flex. No sheath. 8" OAL, 4" blade. Price includes shipping in the US (HI & PR included) via USPS Priority, Paypal net or gift to me; Int'l customers contact me first for a quote. Beckerheads & Ka-Bar Krew get a 10% discount! 65$