I have owned the CS SRK since they first came out and I find the knife very strong and easy to sharpen - a great knife. However I believe you will find the SRK to be either too big or too little for most survival tasks. I suggest you look into getting the CS kukri (or similar). These big blades are great for chopping, clearing, and defense. Also get a good folding hunter knife. My favorite is the Gerber Gator. This combo will allow you to take on a vast range of tasks.<br><br>