>>1220548Get a Ka-Bar Becker in the length that suits you. Best knife I've ever owned. Abused my 9 brutally for years. Excellent metallurgy. The largest model is still under a hundred bucks.
Also, don't be a twat and strip the epoxy coating. It's a good feature that protects it from rust. You can smooth it out with a fine-grit sandpaper if you don't like the texture.
