I'll keep mine simple - just looking for a Kephart or Arete preferably with oreo burlap or even a nice wood handle with white liners. If frustraded with my search I would settle for a Bushfinger or Ladyfinger. I trust the maker to put a good piece of steel between the handles :} It seems if most of the blades I see offered have A2 steel - don't know if that's for me or not. I collect folders and this would be my first fixed blade knife. I don't buy cheapos and I use 95% of what I buy, can't stand putting them in the safe and not using them. My favorite 3 are a Klotzli, a WmHenry and a Reeves that I kind of rotate for my EDC.
Any pointers on the blade material would be most appreciated. Just general use - cutting cacti arms for transplant, bushwhacking, teasing tarantulas and scorpions, cutting boxes, previously cotton bale sampling (doubt if I will be doing any more of that), etc. Thanks!