Top is kind of a vague term. Personally, I try to look at what you get for the price you pay. With that in mind, and in no particular order:
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight S110V. I don't think you can get much more knife for your money.
Buck 830 Marksman. Tremendous number of features, very strong lock, good steel and bearing pivot flipper for under $90 is pretty frickin' great.
Kizer 4403. I know they're new and somewhat unproven, I know they're made in China, and I know there have already been some controversies, but a titanium framelock with good ergos, smooth pivot and a very nice S35VN blade with a very interesting grind for under or around $100 is just too good to ignore.
Spyderco Stretch. This narrowly beats out the Para 2 on my list. Maybe the best Spyderco Slicer I own, fantastic ergonomics and available in a few different blade steels. If the Para 2 was still easily available I might switch it out here.
H&K Axis 14715. Tough, smooth, nice, simple ergonomics and a very good blade steel. Before the change in MAP I would have stuck the 710 here.
ZT 0200. Sub in the 0350 if you like knives a bit smaller, but the 0200 is just an elegant beast. Big, smooth and completely solid.
Fox/Citadel Deimos. If you dig huge folders give this one a try. Exceptionally comfortable handle and a lot of bang for your buck.
Kershaw Blur. If you have one, you know. If you don't, go buy one.
Cold Steel Tuff Lite series. From a company best known for over-the-top antics, these are simple, strong and utterly practical.
Hogue EX-01. Yeah, you pay a fair amount considering the materials you get, but this is a tough, refined folder with a butter smooth pivot and spectacular build quality.
