Interesting thread. I carry a Cold Steel Recon Tanto. I am thinking of replacing it with the same thing though it is a little big. I have carried it for at least 2 years. I am very particular about the clip being on the opposite end from the blade when opened and I have fallen in love with the locking mechanism. Unfortunately, I can't find anything that fits the bill and I have been looking for a couple of months. Any other recommendations?
I took Michael's advice and picked up the aforementioned CRKT on ebay. Don't carry it alot yet, need a little training, but it goes with me some. For opening stuff other than guts, I carry an ols Spyderco Delica (plastic handle).
guess i'm the low-rent guy here... i carry a buck 110, sharpened on a lansky crock-stick setup, it shaved all the hair off the back of my hand and is good for gutting/skinning 1 hog before sharpening again (impressive if you've ever skinned a hog, that hog hair will dull a carbon knife quicker than most anything)