Like others here, I think the Spartan SHF would be a good fit. They would be a the bottom of your price range. But they only come with thumbstuds. Your OP didn't specify a preference. Great "entry level" between all these mentioned. I personally love them and have several.
Take a good look at Curtiss when you're shopping and ready to buy. There are many dealers that have a good variety available. I think the "Large" fits your criteria, better than the "Medium". Any they mostly come with flippers and in Magnacut, titanium scales, etc. They check all the boxes in this situation. Definitely stout!
While I love AB iMambas and have several, in my opinion, they are not really "hard-use".
There are many great mentions for suggestions. However, many of the brands mentioned are few and far in between as far as being in stock. Spartans and Curtiss have plenty around.
Take a good look at Curtiss when you're shopping and ready to buy. There are many dealers that have a good variety available. I think the "Large" fits your criteria, better than the "Medium". Any they mostly come with flippers and in Magnacut, titanium scales, etc. They check all the boxes in this situation. Definitely stout!
While I love AB iMambas and have several, in my opinion, they are not really "hard-use".
There are many great mentions for suggestions. However, many of the brands mentioned are few and far in between as far as being in stock. Spartans and Curtiss have plenty around.