Manual flippers that would hold up to a beating for under $200... How about:
JYD2.2
ZT 0200
ZT 0350 (remove the torsion bar to make it a manual)
ZT 0560 (blem)
Buck Large Vantage Pro
The Benchmade 300SN looks interesting too, but I've never handled one. Same with the Spyderco Southard (although you did say you didn't care for those). The CRKT M21 Big Dog knives may also be of interest (I've not handled those either). If you're open to some of the Chinese brands, the Enlan EL-01 might be worth checking out too.