So...why was the 119 designed so big?

For skinning I don't use a 6". But for quartering, boning and processing the cuts I like using it. DM

Yep, try using the 102 for "quartering, boning and processing" a mule deer or elk! However, I believe the 119 is a Fighting Knife as much as anything. About 40 years ago, I was carring one for most of my Army field time and loved it. On a different note, I'm starting to take a real liking to the 117 Brahma...
 
If you believe that the 119 is too big,then regrind the blade.

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drei, I like using a 4" trailing point or drop point skinner with good positioned belly. Even used this for quartering the Mule deer and bull elk. It will get this part done but a 6" does it better. DM
 
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Back in the day, after field stripping, the edibles didn't go into a $1,000 Yeti sitting in the back of the $55,000 dually. Large @$$ slabs of meat being processed at camp or on the homestead. For large fish and skin on, I favor a Ulu.
 
OH, no Roman Legion for me, LOL. I bought that 'thing' not realizing just how big it was and only 'cause it says Colt and was reasonably priced. Preston
 
Preston, if your tired of that Colt getting in your way, you can send it to me....I'll pay the shipping....Ha!Ha!Ha!

Nice Knives Preston...
 
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