I like the Becker BK-7. Not so expensive that I'd be affraid to use it. I also like the Camillus USAF PSK as a real beater knife. It comes in handy for jobs that'd be considered abuse on most other knives, lol. I also have a Khukuri that I bought just recently and will put through some paces someday when I can get away with my pack for a weekend. Swiss Army Knives (with a saw) are excellent for many of the jobs you'll encounter in a survival situation. I might have one coming for Christmas that's a German military issue utility knife that has a great saw on it. Havn't layed my hands on one yet, but I hear it's a good carry and they aren't real expensive. If you're in the North woods, you might consider a good ax.