Spyderco Delica or Endura. The Delica is smaller and I like it better, but if you prefer a larger knife, the Endura would be the way to go. Someone has an Endura for sale on here with the full serrated blade if that's to your liking.
I'm looking to purchase a knife sharpening system and I'm looking hard at the Ken Onion Work Sharp. Anyone out there have one and can give me a real world opinion of one as far as if it works well, doesn't destroy good blades, doesn't eat belts at an unreasonable rate etc... Also considering the...
Benchmade warranty service is outstanding! I have called and had pocket clips sent at no charge and have used the LifeSharp service once with great results.
I love my Benchmades, but about all they'll have at your price point are Grips and Mini Grips, but I never could warm up to the handle material.
I'd say get a Spyderco Delica or Endura then take the GF/wife to dinner with the change out of your hundred. Well made, decent steel and will last...