Some good recommendations. Also would throw into the ring:
SYKCO 311. About 3.5" blade, 3/16" thick, Saber/convex ground 52100 steel, Res C handles. Very robust knife in a small package yet has an awesome handle. The handle being rubber is super comfy even in high pressure cuts. Plus its supposed to be super chem/heat resistant. This one has been with me for quite some time now. Its the kinda knife that you wouldnt have to be afraid of hurting, and its the right size to have with you all the time. I thinned mine out quite a bit to a lean convex(which I highly recommend). Edge came thick enough to slice up bricks, so it had to happen... I guess you could almost call it "bomb proof." This knife could be pushed to do whatever you want it to.
Spyderco Moran. Almost 4" blade, 1/8" thick, Full Flat ground VG10, FRN and Kraton handle, Bolatron sheath with G-Clip... Very nice knife. Have only had mine since after Christmas, but its a definite keeper. Mine is the trailing point/upswept tip version. The knife is thinly ground and is a very nice slicer. It does great carving and food prep. Big enough knife to handle whatever, in a small enough package you could have it on you whenever. The thing is ridiculously light too, and the handle is very awesome in use. Has a large finger choil/ricasso area you can choke up on if that is your thing. I am not a huge fan of finger choils, but the ratios are good enough on this knife where it doesnt matter. Picked it up cause I wanted a light, thin, low maintenance type EDC fixed blade. Couldnt be happier.
Also there is the KA-BAR Becker BK11-14-24. All awesome blades in either 1095cv, or the 24 in D2. These are highly regarded and fairly common just flat out excellent blades. Really enough said... Cant go wrong for the price... Again knives that you could have on you all the time, that can do a lot of work.... also hiding back there is my BK15, lol quickest pic I could find of the 14. Mines been modded a bit which is another great thing about the Beckers... They are an awesome platform for experimentation and modification.
There are so many great options out there, KA-BAR Snody knives in S35V, Cold steel is coming out with their Pendleton Hunter line and their Master Hunter in CPM3V. Fallkniven's F1, S1, WM1, and H1 Etc etc just to name a few. Also there are so many great custom makers on this forum that could make you exactly what your looking for... Todd Hunt of TMhunt Custom Knives, James Terrio Custom Knives, and Daizee here on the forums. SO many awesome makers! Hope this helps in some way shape or form. Happy hunting!
