Mora knives have to be the best bang for the buck out there.
I picked up a 511 for my son's first "real" knife.I like the guard for the kiddo but it kinda gets in my way.
My favorite is the 510
https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Craftline-Allround-3-75-Inch-Carbon/dp/B00KIT3KR8
