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Thanks for the description. I would stick to your guns on your choice for the time being. I might carry a small paring knife (a Vic and <$10) or a Mora with me if you actually cook in the woods and a small folding saw. My SAK stays regardless. My cooking could barely be called cooking in the woods or at a camp site. But I will be thinking about options.I need an all around blade for outdoor use. Processing wood for fires, use with ferro rod, prep food, use for defense as a last resort. I am in CT and the climate here is damp....that’s why I was looking at stainless options. I do like the ESEE 6 but it isn’t stainless and doesn’t like a ferro rod. I basically want a bushcraft in stainless that can take a beating and will work with fire steel. A good sheath wouldn’t hurt either.
Consider a knife made with Cruwear steel. I have the Bark River Wilderness Explorer (5.75" blade) and it would work perfectly for you. But it is certainly more expensive. I would look at knives with the profile of the Condor Bushlore in general. (Used that example simply because I have one.) Rust is generally not a problem with carbon steel if you just pay a little attention to housekeeping. Maybe keep a couple Remoil wipes with you.