I have been scouring the web for days without hitting on the knife that screams out "BUY ME, I AM PERFECT FOR YOU!", so I'd like to enlist the help of the knife loonies here on WB.
I'm looking for a fixed blade, quality steel, ~3inch blade, relatively lightweight (>4oz including sheath), half serrated, half straight blade, for under $40. It would also give it a real boost if it was made in the USA, or at least if the steel was. This may just be too much to ask, but I'm encouraged by finding blades that are ALMOST what I want, such as these:
http://www.knifeworks.com/crktcrawfo...dexsheath.aspx
http://www.knifecenter.com/item/KABK...eck-knife-with
http://www.bladehq.com/item--Ka-Bar-...ng-Fixed--9089
http://www2.knifecenter.com/item/SWHRT4N/smith-
One other really important feature to me is the ability to mount the sheath/knife on my belt. I've found that a lot of the descriptions of the knife don't give a detailed over view of the sheath specs, which leaves me wondering.
This knife will be carried on my AT thru-hike, but I am not interested in having a discussion on why I should use a razor blade instead. Just wanna see if there is a standout fixed blade w/i my range, and if not - I'll consider some folders. Thanks a bunch ya'll,
Rowan