The blade dimensions remind me a bit of a fallkniven s1. If memory serves me correctly the S1 has a 5" blade, .20" spine and is approximately 1" from edge to spine (maybe a bit taller.) The S1 is marketed as an all around survival/woods knife, and I'm thinking the war dog will be equally suitable for such tasks, granted the war dog sports better steel and potentially a better/more ergonomic handle.