I agree with Widget. The Mora knives do most of what you want or need to do. The price is right, and they are lighter than many folding knives. Because of the weight, I have one in the bottom of my day pack all the time. I like them for food preparation, since they are easier to clean than a folding knife. My favorite is the Frosts of Sweden 760 (Orange-Orange) that you can purchase from Ragnar (http://www.ragweedforge.com/SwedishKnifeCatalog.html). I use a file to square the back of the blade so I can use it to strike a spark from a firesteel.