So I am looking for a new knife for my plate carrier, I was thinking about the gerber lmf infantry 2 but after reading the reviews i think I might be better off with another choice. Would anyone have any suggestions
Well I always recommend Strider fixed blades for everything, they make the best knives in the business and will take anything you can throw at it. If this is for military use you can contact Strider directly and they will give you a discount as well. Average price for their fixed blades is between $250-$400
Becker, TOPS, ESEE, Scrapyard...between these four brands, you will have close to 200 options that will not break the bank. All of these brands will be USA manufactured, use good quality materials, and come with life time warranties.
How about a Benchmade Adamas fixed blade? It is in your price range, a Benchmade (although I have no idea whether that's a good thing or not anymore), and exudes tacticalness.