The battle horse looks great but is scandi ground,
I know very little about the custom knife world but I imagine it takes time and is costly. I may go down that rabbit hole in the future, but not at this time. Certainly something to think about, thank you.
Interesting knife, but might be too big for pocket carry.
You want something reeeaaally inexpensive that carries wonderfully, get a A.G. Russell Woodswalker.
Super easy to maintain, and available with a leather pocket sheath that is a work of art all its own.
Like around $20 or so.
Also there is the small BuckLite Max. It doesn't have a leather sheath, but it carries very nicely in the one it does have.
Or a custom piece.
I do sharpen and maintain my knives. I have a spyderco bow River in the mail (budget knife).
I do not like carrying a knife on my belt, I don't know why, I just don't. I prefer it in my pocket, backpack or fanny pack depending on how light I am traveling.
the bow river is going to do exactly what you want I think... you'll be surprized at how well it does for what you've described ; )
I know it's sacrilege on bf to suggest 'not' buying another knife, but there you go
I'll second this. That bird and trout looks like their Trilium pairing knife. I've had one for years now and it is a fantastic little knife.Since you're located in Canada... What about one of the awesome locally made knives by North Arm or something? Maybe something like the Lynx or Bird and Trout?
I purchased one of their Kermode fillet knives for my little brother and he is in love with it. CNC milled stainless S35VN steel and phenomenal fit and finish. I also picked up a Spyderco Bow River for my father in-law so that he has a knife when he's on the river and he seems to enjoy it also. Great knife for the price.
(all pictures from NorthArmKnives.com)