Affordable, Forged Bushcraft knife

[jakeotter]

Hi I normally purchase or make stock removal knives. I recently got the itch to purchase a good forged knife, just for bush crafting, bumming around the woods, etc. I like ML knives and Guinea Hog forge but don't know any others. Not trying to break the bank either and stay as close to $200 as possible; I figured there would be a decent wait time too. Any good ideas?

 

[Joe58]

Maybe check with Alex Moore at Appalachian Knife Works. I've a couple from him and he does outstanding work. I especially like his "aged" look he can give them. Looks pretty nice I think.