Jeff
Purchased a cold steel fixed blade from Sports Authority of all places a couple years ago. It was on sale for around 30 bucks 75% off and figured it may be cheap junk but was pleasantly surprised. I worked in Cutlery World back in early 80"s when in school and Cold Steel was as good as it got, right up there with Henkel from Germany. This knife is awsome, keeps a sharp blade through about 5 deer then has to be sharpened on a stone. Look for the highest amount of carbon steel with some stainless, carbon is easy to sharpen and stainless is hardening agent.

Good Luck
Huck