>>2352470>Chopping up sticks/branches for firewoodJust snap in half or over your knee, the best firewood is usually lying around and easy to break
>Clearing brushGo around it, if you're in really bad, then you'll need a machete, not a knife.
>Food prepMost food you'll bring to a hike wont need a knife, and the remainder that do are usually broken up with a spoon or fork
>Skinning animalslegitimate use, but most people here arent hunting
>Opening canned foodMost modern cans open up with a tab
We just dont really need knives. Outside of edge activities, you can plan 99% of you trips around ever having to use one.