My first busse purchase and, regretfully, my first busse sold. And now they are much more costly. It certainly would be a great large camp knife. I feel 5.5" might be on the largish size for carving and many of other suggested uses. I enjoy the ss5 le but find it a bit of overkill, if you can find a ss4, or similar, it might be idea for you.

the 911 when it eventually arrives will compliment the ss5 and a swamp warden will cover most tasks. I am anxious for the be nmfsh though.