Yeah, I use cold-steel for a lot
I have one, which is a locking foldingknife called Voyager, which I've had for years. I have abused that knife as much as you can abuse a knife, and it is still one of my best. For instance, I use it to split wood, by bashing on the top with a piece of wood (Failing that, stone) Of course over the years some dents have developed in the back, but the lock and joint are as good as ever. Because that particular knife is also quite thick, I have gotten away with using it as a lever at times. A very all-round abuse-tool knife...
The other cold steel I have used over the past years is the masterhunter. A very great knife, though I wish not to abuse it too much! But more for regular carving, skinning and butchering, and other less-demanding chores.
Then I use Opinel for fine carvingwork.
Though, I regularly go on "knife-only" earthliving-trips, when I will only bring the MasterHunter from Cold-Steel.
This, combined with the sharpeningset I mentioned Earlier from Razor-Edge Systems, is ideal in the field. Because of the guides, you can even sharpen your knife razorsharp while walking. Last weekend actually I demonstrated the power of Cold Steel and Razor e=Edge combined by shaving my face with my Master Hunter.
Anthonio
"Survival of the fittest, is very true. We humans have an advantage though! This advantage is skill and knowledge."