Sounds like you got a keeper there! I don't know how big a knife you're talking about but I have had a Benchmade Vex for about 3 years and really like it. It's strong and robust and holds a really good edge. It's made in china but the quality control, at least on mine, is fantastic! I think I paid $39.00 for it.
Course you could always get her a Small Sebenza. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />