I`m also a fan of small fixed blade pocket knives, that`s why I ordered these from some german makers: (Our american forums makers will also do them, for sure! 
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Blade silversteel, forged by Armin Drumm, knife made with Oosik scales by Heiko Dörr.
Total length of 5.28" cutting edge of 2.36" feels very good in hand!
or this cutie by german Murat Klein (M.Klein at BF)
right side at the bottom, made of Balbach leo damascus (of the barrel of german armour "Leopard") and G10 scales (will be changed for desert ironwood scales right now! )
total length 11,4 cm, (4.9") blade length (tip to bolsters) of 5 cm (~2")
Both of them are within of your estimated price range.
Just ask one of the american makers to make you one at your desire!?
)Blade silversteel, forged by Armin Drumm, knife made with Oosik scales by Heiko Dörr.
Total length of 5.28" cutting edge of 2.36" feels very good in hand!
or this cutie by german Murat Klein (M.Klein at BF)
right side at the bottom, made of Balbach leo damascus (of the barrel of german armour "Leopard") and G10 scales (will be changed for desert ironwood scales right now!
)total length 11,4 cm, (4.9") blade length (tip to bolsters) of 5 cm (~2")
Both of them are within of your estimated price range.
Just ask one of the american makers to make you one at your desire!?