Fixed blade, open cary knifes.
Hunter
I carry this model in the woods but have often thought it would make a terrific daily knife. It is very high quality and maintains an edge very well. If I were to daily carry it I would modify the sheath to mount it horizontally across the small of my back attached to my belt. The sheath on my knife does not have a snap strap retainer but it is “fitted” to the knife and is a interference fit. They make other models that would probably be more carry friendly.
Boker makes a fine knife. I dont own one yet but my cousin bought the "urban trapper" for his wife and it is VERY nice.
Horizontal (scout) style is my preferred method of carrying a fixed blade but it is by far the least common sheath configuration and left hand scout carry is basically non existent.
I may start looking into custom sheath makers.
I lile the idea of a soft rubber handle?
Its not a sexy knife but it looks like it knows how to work.
Morakniv Companion Heavy Duty - Camping Fixed Blade | Black + Orange
This is the only 60-40 blade i have seen so far. I have a love / hate relationship with kydex sheaths. When im out on the boat, paddleboarding, camping or swimming i carry a small light fixed blade in a kydex sheath and it dose well in the water but its not the most comfortable to wear all day
ESEE Knives ESEE-3MIL-S-BLK Knife Black G-10 & MOLLE Back (3.88" Black Serr) - Blade HQ
This one seems to be the winner as far as lookimg nice, sturdy, not too expensive.
Bradford Knives Guardian3 Fixed Blade G-Wood (False Edge/N690/Nimbus) - Blade HQ
This one i like the fine tip for getting under zip ties and digging out metal slivers. I also enjoy the "fancy" look of the wood handle.
I am a bit worried that its going back to a knife not suited to hard use and may be a bit too delicate?
Bark River Donnybrook Fixed Blade Knife Burgundy Canvas Micarta (3.75" Satin) - Blade HQ
This one meets just about each aspect except it is jist a bit to tactical looking and the tip point sucks. It sure looks like it can take a beating tho.
Extrema Ratio Defender Fixed Blade Knife Black Forprene (4" Black) - Blade HQ
All these knifes were just plucked off blade hq. Now i think I will go to each companys website and look over their catalog.
Looks lile no matter what i buy, Im gonna have to have the sheath custom made.
Thanks for all the input and ideas. If you got any more ideas please let me know.