Originally Posted by Cynosure

Interesting thread.

Okay, let's assume you're stuck on a deserted island, like Tom Hank's character in Castaway. You open up one of those FedEx boxes, and out slides a knife.

Which knife would you want it to be? Remember, this will be your ONLY tool, for your duration on the island (which will be 1 to 2 years). At least, the only tool that you don't have to craft for yourself.

To make it harder, let's assume the knife costs $100 or less, retail.