Ontario RTAK II - Massive Chopper, Big Shortcomings

With its long, broad blade, good thickness, and flat grind, the Ontario RTAK II is one of the absolute best big chopping/splitting blades around. If wood processing is on the menu, and you can stand the weight and carrying issues, bring this giant. But if you have primarily smaller tasks to perform, you will disappointed with this knife. It can prove unwieldy and too large for most bushcraft and survival needs. Because it is such an amazing blade for wood processing, I still give it a 7/10. Just don't consider it your "do everything" survival knife. Bring a backup.