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Speaking of budget knives, here's an Opinel. I've been seeing these things in camping, backpacking, and outdoor magazines & catalogs for years, but never paid much attention to them until recently. I have three of them now. A #6, 7, & 8.

They've been making these things for over 130 years. You can get them with either stainless or carbon blades. They consist of a wooden handle, blade, a pin to hold them together, and a lock ring to hold it open or closed. They're super light weight. You hardly know they're in your pocked & they come in 12 sizes, with #8 being the most popular. The one shown is a #7 & cost $16. If you bend the blade, straighten it with a pair of pliers. Break it or lose it? Just get another one. They're cheap, and there's nothing fancy about them. They just do a hell of a good job of cutting stuff.

I have been seeing them a lot too!  I just might have to add one or 3 to the collection!