Using the CS Maurader with the, stone scrape finish and REAL SABER GRIND, is pretty decent for a large ss knife. I use it for tacti-camp tasks, food prep, and light batoning a bit. (Kindling making). It has good cutting curve that is slices nicely as well. (UNDER AUTO CURRECT CURSE!) I use it for light to medium tasks usually. Aus 8 is good enough for most general tasks, most other heavy tasks I suggest a tougher steel or an axe or hatchet. Heavy as in twisted logs and such. But one of the most important tool I learned to have is a saw with spare saw blades!