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If your in the military you can pick up a Strider SNG for a little over $200 rather than $400. They are as tough as they come for folder. Watch the field use tests of the Strider sng on youtube from GunSmoke16610, it is 4 part video.
Good multitool I.E. Leatherman wave, any of the knives on your list will work for a " rock " knife (beating/prying rocks). The multitool is the one you'll really use...
What do you guys think of the DPX2.0 vs Benchmade 275? I know it isn't out yet but sure seems cool.
Cold Steel recon 1, well under your budget and tough as nails.
Plus one. Doc does a lot for the military and his knives are BAD ASS. Very Affordable for a custom too...Just get in touch with doc shiffer. He makes folders that are bomb and bullet proof