A reliable blade that keeps its edge is all you can ask for in a good knife, be it for shaving wood for tinder or slicing fruit. Morakniv blades are renowned for their edge retention and the Companion Heavy Duty Knife is only $12.66 right now on Amazon. That's about 33 percent off its usual price of around $19.

This fixed 4.1-inch blade is made of high carbon steel and it has a nice, non-slip ergonomic grip. Like most other Moraknivs, the Companion comes with a matching plastic sheath with belt loop.

For just over $12, you won't find a better knife that will take anything you throw at it.