As mentioned already I have to go with the Mora line of knives. They are very affordable and take an edge very well. I always seem to have one in my pack, garage, tackle box etc.
My daughters first fixed blade was the Mora scout model and she still uses it. She was actually trying to carve a spoon with it two days ago.
I also bought two more and gave them to a couple of kids I know when they first got their hunting licenses a few years back.
