I have had good luck with inexpensive knives over the years, many of which have seen industrial/trade use, been seeing the prices online and some are very expensive at hundreds if not thousands of dollars apiece and others for $10.00. I know with kitchen cutlery that the more expensive knives are better for daily kitchen duty. Been looking to add another combat or folder type one, thinking of around $20.00. As I don't use these much, if at all for combat, but want it as an option for home defense and their aesthetic appeal, is the price on the higher end ones a waste of money?

Thanks.