Given my occupation, what's a hard use knife around $50 that can withstand the work?

Cant go wrong with a ka-bar it will probably last the next few years you can get one pretty cheap if you go to the Amazon rainforest
 
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The OP's specific mission profile begs for a fixed blade. I am a Becker fan and especially like the BK-15 which fits into his budget. In fact, for just a tad over $50, I would recommend a Mora Heavy Duty Companion and a Becker BK-15, or BK 11 or BK 14 depending on the exact size blade that's needed and whether or not neck carry is desired.

Also, within the budget would be some of the Schrade Extreme Survival fixed blades, also leaving enough left over for a Mora Heavy Duty Companion which, in case you couldn't tell, I also highly recommend.
 
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Pry with a Buck 110 (or Schrade Uncle Henry LB7 or Old Timer OT7/OT8) or use one as a screwdriver, and you WILL break the tip.
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I'd second that. I love my 110, but it's a knife and only a knife, hence I keep my Vic Explorer handy. If you can appreciate the compactness the 110 is great. In your situation though, I wouldn't even consider a folder. Plenty of knives in your price range, if you run with Mora you could get 2 or 3, keeping one on your belt and the others in your pack for back up.Assuming you won't get into town for 3 months, back up blades are good to have.
 
Might I suggest this: http://www.hultafors.com/products/cutting/knives/craftsmans-knives/heavy-duty-knife-gk/ Can be had for under $12.00 on ebay from an English company and that includes shipping (it's free).
It comes very sharp and it's easy to keep that way. Ample sized handle will easily accommodate gloved hands.
Be sure to check out their other specialty knives/tool while your on their web site.
I have the GK and can attest it's one tough knife.
 
From NZ, where sheep outnumber people 10-1
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Svord Economy Farmers 5"
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or the pricier Deluxe General Purpose 6"
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made for shepherds.

If the handles are too thin for a Wyoming winter, wrap with bicycle handlebar tape & fix withm duct tape at each end.
As for prying, us your fencing pliers.

Cheapest versions Svord Kiwi Range
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Kiwi General Purpose 6 polypropylene

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Kiwi General Outdoors 4 3/4 polypropylene

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Kiwi Curved Skinner 6 polypropylene

Don't forget your hoof trimming tools
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& for prying & barbecues, a hatchet.
 
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Mora Bushcraft Black or Becker Kabar BK16, but I absolutely wouldn't pry with a knife. Especially if I was a long way from home and counting on that knife.
 
People say they won't pry with a knife. Until they are walking across a bridge in the woods at a creek that was made for model A cars to cross many years ago and their foot slips between two logs. You'll be pretty excited at that point you have a knife strong enough to pry.
 
Another vote here for the Hultafors GK. It is a Mora Craftsman on steroids. You could buy two of them for $30 on Amazon.
 
At that price point I don't think you can beat the Glock knives for super rugged use.
Bring along a good light sharpener (Accusharp, etc.) and some type of protective oil/lube, they will rust fairly quickly.
After all, we're not talking about a Sebenza here and a carbide pull through sharpener should at least get it back to a decent cutting level.
Also, I've noticed that the newer Glock knives come much sharper than the older ones. Those older ones could not cut worth a damn out of the box.
 
I don't have one, but know many people that do, moras are great value for money and pretty much the best fixed blade you can get at any price. For $50 you can get at least 2 or 3 so you have some backups just in case. Have a good time out there and good luck. : )
 
Schrade SCHF31 is a great knife for the price. Made a couple mods to the sheath, ferro rod loop coming soon.
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