I'm jumping in this a bit late but for what it's worth you might consider knives of two other makers.
Knives of Alaska http://www.knivesofalaska.com/store.asp offers the 'Bush Camp', a stout knife suitable for 'survival' and utility purposes.

Grohmann Knives http://www.grohmannknives.com/pages/outdoor.html are from Canada and they enjoy a good reputation to the best of my knowledge.
Models #3 & #4 are popular knives for utility outdoor use.

I believe you can purchase directly from either manufacturer or find their knives at select retailers.

Good luck.