I like a small fixed blade for a number of purposes. Gene Ingram makes some nice designs in small blades (from 1.5" up). Here is my Ingram family, the 2 small Pocket models, one with micarta scales and the other naked are real nice for a kit or pocket. The others range up to 4.5". His starting prices are in the $120 range so a very nicely made custom can be had for a very good value.



Ingram is also making a new model that is a bit bigger called an SLK. I have one on order. It will look like this:


Ingram photo