I'll second RMD. The size is perfect for most of the tasks you mentioned N2S.
711 is somewhat thick and might be a bit awkward for food prep and carving, but would make a breeze of the other tasks on your list. But if you considered a 2 knife combo you could consider 711 and Rodent Solution/Swamp Warden/Scrapivore.
I'm putting the Warden ahead of the Scrapivore because I personally find it a lot more comfy and the ergos are more appealing to me .
And just because I can, i talk of the knives because I have them:
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And 711 at work
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