Definitely try the Buck 112. I have bigger hands and I love the size. It's not to heavy on the hip either. I usually prefer wearing belt sheathes so I'm always on the lookout. Sometimes I'll even throw a Case Trapper in the Buck sheath. I figure they're both American Made so it's all good. I want to try a Buck Alpha Dorado, but I've yet to see one in a store. Without the rosewood handles, and with the nylon sheath I'm a little nervous about ordering that one....