Recommendation? Looking for several knives to keep in packs, bags, vehicles, etc.

[Drop bear]

I have a crkt siwi. Which is American made.

It is a cool smaller knife that is very thick. If that feature is important.

 

[David Mary]

Hey everyone, new to Blade Forum and new to knife collecting as well. I'm looking for several knives to keep in various work bags, packs, vehicles, etc. I think I would like to stick with fixed blades, something smallish because I have larger blades for dedicated purposes. These knives would just be for backup or general use. It has to be something made in the USA. I don't want something ridiculously expensive, but I also don't want something cheap either. I don't mind to spend good money on a quality item, just something not outrageous. Let's hear and see what everyone recommends!

These will be made in , but using steel I bought from, and had waterjet cut and heat treated by businesses in . Most (probably 80% or more) of the money I spend on knife making stuff goes to the USA, 15% Canada, and the rest overseas. I pay all kinds of customs fees to be able to support USA distributors and service providers, because I like the products and services they provide, and the people I deal with. It's not only about business, but relationships.

 

[FlyingAnvils]

I find USA Oldtimers everywhere garage sales and flea marketsfixed and slipjoints for my truck.
I keep Victranox in my cars and cycle

I'm unfortunately not a frequenter of yard/garage sales. Just don't have the free time to stop by all of them to see if perhaps there something I'm looking for.