Small fixed blade for general outdoor use

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I am hoping that I can get some suggestions on buying a new knife. I am looking for a small fixed blade knife, blade length somewhere between 2-3 inches with an overall length not too much bigger than 7". I intend to use it as daypacking knife and a general camp preparation knife. If this is the only knife I carried, it would also be good to have some bushcraft and survivability aspect. I would like the blade material to be a "super steel," something like cpm3v or 154CM. I currently own an ESEE Izula, which I like, but I was hoping to find something uncoated and oxidation resistant. I also have a GSO4.1, which I really love, but it is a little large for the more casual activities I have in mind. I would like to keep the cost below $200 if possible. It seems like there are a ton of options in BRKT, but I am not really sure which one to get and could use some advice. Also, if there are other manufactures other than BRKT which fulfill my requirements, I would be appreciative of the suggestions. Thanks!
 
Anza has some made of file or saw blades that are inexpensive and very effective cutters.

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Thanks for the suggestions! These are all great. I was previously only looking at Bark River. I was not ware of other options, which is why I asked for advice> :thumbup:
 
The BlackJack 155 is an outstanding buy. They are made by Bark River. 3'' blade , 154CM blade steel with a convex grind for around $55. Now that's hard to beat.
 
BRKT Ultralite Bushcrafter. The blade is a 1/4'' over 3'' but might be worth a look. Light and in 3V.

Overall Length: 7.4 Inches
Blade Length: 3.250 Inches
Blade Steel: CPM 3V @58-60RC
Blade Thickness: .090 Inch
Weight: 2.7 Ounces
 
If you like your Survive GSO 4.1 why not get a Survive GSO 3.5 in CPM 3v ? It's smaller and thinner by a fiar amount by the looks of it .
 
I was going to suggest a 3.5 as well. Its an awesome blade
 
I have the fallkniven juni and kolt. Both r great knives. Dpx hest II another solid performer.
 
I appreciate all of the suggestions. I think that I want to keep the OA length under 7", closer to something like my izula in size. If I start going too large, I am afraid I would have a hard time finding a distinct niche for this compared to my GSO 4.1.
 
I personally use a Kershaw skyline fixed blade with a kydex sheath, its great for food work and any small-medium camp work. I also have a small Blind Horse Knife.
 
Another vote for the Bradford G3. You'll have an M390 blade and a choice of leather or kydex sheaths (or both, if you want). Other than the Bradford, I'd suggest going with something from BRKT.
 
There are a lot of bladesmiths out there, that can make your idea of a perfect knife come to life. I designed this one several years ago. Blade is S30V, three inches long, Camel Bone scales.
It's about as perfect as I could come up with, and I wear it often. Sheath is a pancake by Larry Parsons.
 
The Blackjack 155 is a good suggestion, however IMO would be better with out the almost sharp swedge.
Hang out in the custom fixed blade forum some great makers here.
 
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