Chris,

I appreciate your descriptions of how a knife might be used in a survival situation. I know a lot of people read this forum and knowing what the knife needs to do will help them when they are ready to buy a knife to keep in their day pack.

I was thinking of posting a laundry list of knife tasks but I like your approach better. <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Can anyone explain the value of a wide blade?

Thanks!