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General advice about the use and or selection of Big Knives for outdoor use. When I talk about big knives I mean all blades over 7 inches in length. Beginner campers will find this informative I hope, and those who might be just considering buying a big knife for outdoor pursuits. The selection of a knife should be partly based on the environment you plan to use the knife in, not just the end application. For example: a knife with an exposed tang may not be so good for environmental conditions where the temperatures are below zero. Or a knife made of a non "stainless steel" may not be so good for conditions where one can not readily keep their blades dry all the time. Regardless of these things, Big knives generally excel (depending on the actual blade geometry) at cutting Big Things and lightweight chopping tasks. The more serious chopping tasks should be relegated to the use of hatchets, axes or machete type tools. Learning all the ways you can use your big knife is key to getting the most from it.