Good all-around blade. Easy to carry on the belt because of its small size. Length is short enough not to be cumbersome but long enough to do many camp chores and even field dressing game. It may be too big for dove or squirrel but not overly so. I have thicker knives that I have used successfully for kitchen prep so that should not be a problem unless you are a Sushi Chef. Convexing the edge would take care of that concern. The coating is not rough enough to cause me any problems and it can be stripped if necessary. And the best part is that the 411 has Mudder handles!