Recommendation? Entry Level Fixed Blade?

I'd encourage you to get yourself a Mora Companion knife.
It will do most anything you need.
Use it for awhile, see what you like and don't like about it, and go from there.

It's a great knife for the money, under $20-30, and later on in life you'll still have and use it.
They are extremely popular for a reason, and a great way to introduce yourself to a fixed blade knife.
....and not buy something you're gonna regret in the future.
 
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If you're open to a synthetic handle and a plastic sheath (leather is also available, but plastic will keep the price down), consider the Peltonen M95 Ranger Knife from Finland (in Finnish it's called Sissipuukko). It has the narrower profile you seem to like but is thick enough to do heavy work, including some prying.

The Zieg said:
Since it arrived on the 10th I have been putting the M95 Sissipuukko through a lot of work. At some point I may try to remove the Teflon coating, but no rush.

Feb 10:

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Today:

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It is still unbelievably sharp after batonning kindling for the outdoor fireplace, cutting a lot of baling twine, opening feed bags, butchering a chicken, breaking down several cardboard boxes, and chopping a lot of apples. I have only stropped it a few times. I love this knife!

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On a budget, I would buy again my Ruike Hornet in 14c28N for EDC and a Hultafors GK for a (literal) beater.
 
There are dozens of knives that would be a good choice and asking for recommendations here can be a bit like throwing a steak into a hungry pack of dogs, because of the passion people here have for knives. What it comes down to is what your budget is, how big your hands are, what you plan to use your knife for (general camp knife, working with wood, or camp kitchen stuff), and how far away from the parking lot your camping is (multi-day hikes make you want lighter unless you're headed to a long term camp to stay at). As much as I prefer my more expensive fixed blades, most people most of the time don't need anything more in the outdoors than what they can get from a Morakniv Heavy Duty Companion.

 
Grohmann #1 or #3. I have had the #3 in my daily pack for many years and use it for everything from skinning, game processing, to utility. Many will think it is too small, but check out this video

Otherwise, I agree with some of the others. Stay away from big zombie killer knives from unknown makers. Look for “camp knives” or mid sized all around knives like the SRK ESSE, or Buck 105 or 119 etc.
 
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Grohmann #1 or #3. I have had the #3 in my daily pack for many years and use it for everything from skinning, game processing, to utility. Many will think it is too small, but check out this video

Otherwise, I agree with some of the others. Stay away from big zombie killer knives from unknown makers. Look for “camp knives” or mid sized all around knives like the SRK ESSE, or Buck 105 or 119 etc.
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I'm a big fan of Grohmann knives. The Grohmann No.1 (carbon steel version) is a well designed camp or game knife. It's also light enough that you aren't going to start resenting it after carrying it in a pack on a multiple day hike.
 
My first suggestion was going to be the Green River 4215 fish knife, by Dexter-Russell, followed by a Mora Companion, both economically priced. Since you seem to be looking for something bigger, look at the Skrama 200 from Varusteleka, with almost 8 inches of blade. Their Jakkaripuuko 140 might suit you as well. The Peltonen Sissipuukko Is another Finnish knife in 80CrV2, like the Varustelekas, that I like.
 
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