I would say they can take some rough use!
i would want them, if paired with a bigger knife.
like DFLE or something.
JMHO though.

and vic has shown they can be pretty good slicers with a good edge on them!

so I think they can do some pretty big work (and if you DO use the right technique you can take down small trees with them, using a baton... although I find it tiring) and split some pretty big logs and stuff, and I guess you could do finer everyday cutting chores too.
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