For those of you interesed in sharpening things, check out this link
http://www2.fwi.com/~krumy/scary/copyof.htm

Lot's of good suggestions here. Just to add that I like a serrated blade and a conventional one in a two bladed folder.

I too have some carbon steel blades made locally and they hold an edge really well but none are folders.

The two bladed folders I have are made by Coleman. I have no idea if they are better or worse than other SS knives.

stubblejumper had your answer ...

The Gerber Gator folding lockblade is available with ATS34 steel for under $60US. Plain, or combination serrated blade. Models G6064 and G6065.

http://www.knifestuff.com/gerber/gator/gator.htm

I personally prefer a fixed blade knife for skinning work. They are much easier to clean. I have a couple of Dozier skinners with D2 steel that like very much, though they are more expensive than your budget would allow.

[ 09-01-2003, 02:29: Message edited by: wayne nish ]

I carry a Case sheath knife with a 3" blade,but I gut out most of my deer with a Buck 307 which has 3 blades. When I get home to skin a deer I can almost finish up with the Buck.
Fuzz

For an over the counter lock blade, Buck is hard to beat. You will have to sharpen it though. A good steel will go a long way between stone sharpenings. Cutting through ribs will dull a knife pretty quick. Try a small saw for the bone and such.