Thanks for the feedback, all, I believe I've got my answer.
To clarify - no, I'm not looking for a suspension corrected fork. The frame I'm working with was built up fully rigid. So that clears up that.

To drag it out a bit more - does anyone have a favorite 26" non-suspension corrected fork they'd recommend? Lots of eyelets, including mid-blade, a near requisite. Hoping to run with a porteur rack as everyday kit and add a tubus tara when actually touring on it. Could go rim or disc brake. 1-1/8" steerer. I've got a steepish headtube angle, not perfect but pretty good considering it's a 90s conversion project. I'm planning on a Surly LHT fork at present, unless someone has a good suggestion for other.