Thanks for the thoughts folks,

Andy, I'll see if I can find that pig sticker you're talking about and post it tonight. In the meantime, the stag handled Bagwell bowie featured with a panther sheath on PC's website is the system I carry regularly.

I no longer carry folders with sd in mind.

http://pantherconcealment.com/knife-sheaths.html

Top picture on the right.

Nice blades, Mr Brown.

That's the one,

Thanks Sheepdog

Hmmm ... I think there might be a Bowie in my future.

Any suggestions for a good starter knife that won't break the bank?

These are nice for the buck.

http://www.amazon.com/KA-BAR-Marine-...tactical+knife

You can get the U.S. Army Kabar a bit cheaper:

http://www.amazon.com/KA-BAR-KNIVES-.../dp/B0015NDRP6

Same knife, just different stampings.

I bought an Army Kabar to use as a utility knife. I used it as a trowel to dig up dandelions in the front yard. Even digging in rocky soil did not damage the edge.