If the Izula is too much of a stretch above her budget, how about a Eskabar .
I agree with chris in mo's post above about the necker but she might like it better without the bottle opener handle.
Small money for a quality blade and she can personalize it with paracord.
I agree with chris in mo's post above about the necker but she might like it better without the bottle opener handle.

Small money for a quality blade and she can personalize it with paracord.