My vote for a fishing knife for Florida and NO the shop won't make it and I usnderstand why.
Model 3-7" out of 3/16" stock
Model six grind
Thumb notches
Reduced nickel silver guard
Any spacer configuration
Finger grooved Micarta handle
Wrist thong
Waxed Sullivan's sheath or a kydex

Wishful thinking but it would work very well for our area.