I know the OP went with a Benchmade knife but I thought I'd put these out there in case others are looking as well. The Dozier knives from Kabar are a real bargen, tough, sharp and good quality steel . I found them online for considerably less than the MSRP.


Here are two models with 3.6" blades, one with a thumbstud and one with a hole, both are ambidextrous.


https://www.kabar.com/product/productDetail.do?productNumber=4070&mode=category&categoryId=1,2,3,7&categoryName=Hunting/Sporting

https://www.kabar.com/product/productDetail.do?productNumber=4071&mode=category&categoryId=1,2,3,7&categoryName=Hunting/Sporting


I have a 3" blade model that I Found for $19.00 at a local store.

https://www.kabar.com/product/productDetail.do?productNumber=4065