Fixed Blade Knife Recommendation

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Looking for a good fixed blade knife. I plan on carrying it while hunting/wandering around in the woods. I would like the blade length to be around 5" and the cost close to $50. I have narrowed my knife choices down to a few, I would like some feedback from those who have used these knives.
Buck 102 Woodsman
Kabar Short USMC
Gerber Strongarm
Buck Vanguard
Some sort of 5ish" blade Becker. Haven't done a lot of research on these.

I have a couple Mora's which are terrific but I want something with more character. Thanks for any feedback!
 
Would its primary use be for dressing game? If so, you may want to go with stainless.

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Buck Vanguard would be my choice especially the Cabelas Alaskan Wildlife version in S30V which costs a bit more.
 
I had the KaBar short, I liked the knife overall, but I wouldn't use it for hard use, I just don't trust rat tail tangs. I loved the sheath 10X more then the knife, I really liked the nylon belt loop, very comfortable and secure. You might consider the Schrade line of fixed blades if you haven't already. I got my eye on the SCHF42, some people might not like them because they are "cheap" knives, but I got a couple and like them.
 
I hunt on private property so as soon as I get a deer I take it to the shop and clean it, I use my Mora's for that task.

If I can find a vanguard S30V on sale I would probably spring for it.

I'll check out the shrade line.

Thanks for the suggestions
 
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