After your original post, I went back through the catalogue and identified several models that might work just fine for this.

Looking for what might be desirable features that would come standard without having to pay for options or using up the five-option limit.

The Combat Companion Full Tang comes in Stainless with Wrist Thong already. Black Micarta standard. Border Patrol handle standard. The standard Double Hilt could be ordered as a Single Hilt (if that is the personal preference) at no extra charge. The only "chargeable option would be Saw Teeth if wanted.

It is not over large for your purposes, and it looks like your thinking is trending in the same way!

Larry