The uses for special outdoor knives are almost limitless. Here are a few of the most common applications:
Woodworking: chopping wood, cutting branches, making shavings for a fire, building simple structures (e.g., shelter, traps).
Food preparation: dressing game, filleting fish, cutting vegetables, making cooking tools.
Self-defense: in extreme situations, a knife can be used for self-defense.
Repairs: cutting cords, working with leather, performing small equipment repairs.
Survival: in an emergency, a knife can be used to make tools, signal, or gather materials.