I am trying to get some more information from him as far as that goes. I would say Less than $100, he currently uses a Buck 110. So I would think something similar just with a decent steel. I sharpened his Buck and he was able to skin his deer, and his Elk with it and not have any problems. But after I told him if he had a better knife he could go a lot farther he asked for my assistance. I will update it with more information as I get its.
Also what is everyones experience with the 420HC, or 440c?