So I went ahead and made one of my own to try out. Its made out of 0-1 tool steel, cocobolo,water buffalo, and black & white ebony. I have been carving on sticks all day with it and it still has a hair popping edge! look funny with a bald arm though. I didnt know if I would like the heavy angle of the bevel but it seems to have some advantages when carving. Whats your favorite kind of knife for bushcraft-- ect?