Marzola, it sounds like you've got a good head on your shoulders. FI you're still looking to pick up annother SAK, I'll second the recommendation of the one-handed Trekker. It is a decent size too, yet it can be concealed easily in a pack. Whatever you decide to take, definitely weigh your functionality/concealability ratio.
Have you contacted the outfit directly with your questions and concerns? I guess I would try that. If they state they are going to have the group chip cutting tools out of stone on the first day, Then I wouldn't worry too much. I'd still pack teh one-hadned Trekker, though. I believe in a back-up plan.
If you contact the outfit and ask questions, try to come off as being casually curious, rather than as if you really know what you're talking about. Try to get as much supporting info out of them as you can while asking general questions. Try to plan your questions out in a way they don't put a red flag by your name before the trip even starts. If their smart, just the fact that you called will be enough for a red flag, but hey, that's the chance you take.
Also, ask if you can obtain references and/or contact info for others that have been through the same program/event. The more info you can get on the event, the better picture you'll be able to paint of what may actually go on. You could come across as this event being a big deal for you, and that you really ahven't done much camping, and are worried about being out int he 'wilderness,' etc.
And chances are, there may be at least one other person in your group that is asking themselves (or another knife forum
) the same question. Then again, you could be the 'oddball' of the group. If the latter is the case, do your best to blend in.
Good luck to you. Whatever happens, I'm sure it'll be an adventure of some sort. Good or bad, I'm sure you'll take something away from the experience.
Chris
