WCKNIVES.COM and i have been working together to create knives to be used by people in the bushcraft community.this new knife design called the masterwoodsman blackbird is the latest in the quest for the perfect bushcraft / woodsmans knife. The knife is full tang with a 90 deg spine for fire prep work.the handles are of a new handle material called sure touch. this is made from thin layers of g-10 micarta and a rubber material. to make field use easy the blade is made from aebl stainless to prevent rust..william collins owner and master of wcknives has created a signature grind for his knives called the woodsmans grind.This gives a kukri like versatility to the knife with a curved belly for draw cuts.a well centered tip for making bushcraft projects such as fireboard bow drill sets..just in front of the handle is a section of the edge that is very useful in cutting and wood carving. the sweet spot of the blade is a dream for cutting meat in food prep. the 90 deg spine is perfect for shaving wood to be used in building campfires and processing kindling.or striking a ferro rod for lighting a campfire.A survival knife would be a good use for this knife as well its features would serve will in that rol or a bug out bag knife..