I tend to use a locking folder with a 3" to 3 3/4 " blade usually with synthetic handles. I have a western of the same series assavage 99s but with a slightly larger single clip point. I have a gerber w drop point . I also have a large boker plus sod buster w lock back that I tend to carry and I just acquired a kershaw injection 3.5 that will probably go this year . I'm a knife slut and have a box full. There are a lot of good knives out there for not much $ . The little kershaw was under $15 and its a good sturdy knife that sharpens wicked sharp.