I agree with xploridaho. +1 for Buck knives. I have used one since 1980 and it has never failed me. Mine has a rubber handle and fixed blade. It's not beautiful but it works, it holds an edge and it has never broken even though I have abused it some. I think they cost about $60 now.

KC

Wind in my hair, Sun on my face, I gazed at the wide open spaces, And I was at home.