I'm sure most people who put down large, high-quality outdoor knives don't carry their own tools into the wilderness. It's easy to bring all kinds of tools if someone or something (vehicle, horse, etc.) carries the weight for you. When people have to do this work themselves most quickly realize the value of a big knife, especially with a usable finger choil, that can do everything: from chopping wood to processing game to food prep, while minimizing weight and bulk as much as possible. I'd prefer an axe or hatchet over a large knife for chopping wood, but wouldn't want to carry the extra weight and bulk for long, and sure wouldn't want to use one to clean a fish or for other delicate camp chores.