RE: Anyone recommend a good knife?
I second your vote for Knives of Alaska. For the price you are talking about, you can get a game set of a cleaver and skinner. They are worth every penny. I had the Yukon and used it last season. i sold it to buy a custom knife, and am now missing it more than ever. i will be picking up another one here shortly.
Check out Ebay for these knives. You don' t have to buy retail and you can get a really good deal on them. Knives of Alaska will sharpen their knives for free too.
Matt