I've been carrying a Benchmade D2 Mel Pardue with serrations for about 15 years. Has been a sturdy knife with a good 90* spine for throwing sparks from a ferro rod. Has held up well with moderate weekly use.

Believe it cost around $75 back then.

Probably the closest model today is the 551SBK (which shows up now for $130 MSRP --ouch).
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