Microtech manual socom, it’s not assisted but it’s super smooth. Should be around $350 and they offer customs but for 3x the price but they look really good as a dress knife. This is what I consider my dress knife.
Best thing to do is find a martial arts school that trains with short blade. 1 hour classes once a week for 3-6 months. Also fitness boys and girls, just cause you got a knife doesn’t mean you’re gonna win. Chances are if it goes down to your knife, there will be a lot of physical activity...