Morakniv Basic 546 Stainless Steel knife, engraved with the Sacred Cedars Wilderness School emblem.  This knife is great for beginner's of all ages.  The finger guard, when compared to other knifes, is much longer and helps prevent little fingers from having accidents while learning how to use a knife.
 
This knife is made of stainless steel, making it durable and rust-resistant.  It holds an edge well when sharpened and doesn't require a lot of maintainence. The sheath has a built in belt clip and clicks when the knife is securely placed.  This helps to keep the knife from accidently falling out of its sheath during activities. 
 
Morakniv's corner the market on affordable and durable knifes.  I always keep one on hand.