The first thing you'll notice about this knife is the length of its blade. Eight inches of shining Swedish steel allows you to play Crocodile Dundee, stick feral pigs and dogs, or use leverage to split wood. Aside from being a formidable weapon, this tool is an excellent addition to your kit if you have the occasion to quarter and butcher particularly large critters like moose and elk. You'll find the long blade tracks well for steaks and won't need much sharpening. This is a fast, light blade and is easy to use and carry, -it doesn't have much heft for chopping. Made in Sweden and designed for instant and frequent deployment from a rigid Nordic-style sheath.