I might have found a solution...
The Becker BK16 "Short Becker Drop Point" has a 4-3/8" x 0.165" blade and removable (screwed on) scales.
The blade profile is similar to what I want (a little less belly than I'd prefer, but it has a good up-sweep for skinning).
I was thinking that yesturday actually..easy to pop those scales right off. I have the 15 (trailing point) and love it! One of my better knife buys this year...
Could always take the scales off one of the esse's too...I kinda figure rowen's heat trt is likley better than kabars...add- ooops didn't see that next post...my bad.
