Help me find a fixed blade...

[shotgunner11]

Another vote for the RAT RC4.

 

[bcornelis]

Some good suggestion here. I would also look at some some of the customs available on the knife makers forum and a some knives such as a Dozier Master Hunter.

 

[iamtoast]

I think if you are spending a lot of time near the ocean you might want to stick to fully coated carbon steel blades or go with something stainless. Either way you will still have to be somewhat diligent about cleaning and wiping with oil etc.

On the Hairy Carry, I wish it were SR101 too...

 

[monsterdog]

+1 on the RAT RC-4 http://www.ratcutlery.com/rc-4.htm

I really personally like the Spyderco Hossum Woodlander (6 3/32" blade), can be had for under your $200 limit http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=248

The last has a recurve edge with a convex bevel, so that may count against it.

It also has siblings with different length blades.

Dayhiker (4 3/4") http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=249
Forager (7 1/2") http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=247
Forester (9 1/8") http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=246

 

[readyaimcut]

this is what your looking for... hands down! www.fehrmanknives.com/pm.htm

 

[gazz98]

Check out Landi knives. You can get a 4.25 inch blade starting at $95 + additional options. Looks like lead time would be a few weeks, not 6 months.

I've been looking into his work. Looks fantastic.

http://landiknives.com/

Check out the other custom threads. Many are ready to go as listed.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=754