Good fixed blade knife

[StretchNM]

I'd get a benchmade fixed griptillian before a Gator. I have the fixed Gator and it's just Ok. I like my folding griptillian better. That HK is nice too.

I forgot about the fixed Griptilian. Another good one to consider....

 

[whetrock]

I'm pretty fond of my helle safari I believe it can be had for around 80 or 90 bucks it's no hard use knife but should hold up well to medium use and some very light batoning.

 

[1066vik]

Buck, Kabar, Becker, Ontario -- all offer several models in the 4-6" range well under $80.
Becker BK2 already mentioned
Ontario FF17
Buck 119 or alpha hunter
kabar "usmc" short
Benchmade Rant
any of a variety of Moras & other Scandinavian knives.

 

[kfgk14]

Step up a few greenbacks for an ESEE.
You will love it.