Columbia River Knife and Tool (CRKT) makes great knives for reasonable prices. I have their Mirage (out of production now) and am on my second Mt. Shasta (an indestructible 2.5" folder, 'cause you can't carry anything longer in Chicago). You should be able to get a nice one for under $50 and may be able to pick up a couple on eBay for around there. Depends on what size and type steel you're looking for. www.crkt.com The A.G. Russell site lists them, too.