I just talked to the owner of cold steel again.Are you looking at the SRK,or the larger 71/2"Bushranger?AndyO is more familiar with this blade.Since your in AZ,I can't see much use for a larger blade.Wacking up a suquaro wont supply water and the only danger from two or four footed threats better handled by a firearm.The bigger blades are clumsier for refined work and very tiring for all this clearcutting and cardoor impaling .Thats a lot of carbohydrates lost in a survival situation!<br><br>