Kershaw has a pretty solid reputation for making quality knives that are reasonably priced.

I had a Kershaw Leek once. The quality was good, but I decided I didn't want an assisted-opening knife and sold it.

I've had a few Emerson knives, ended up selling them. Partly because I switched to Spyderco Delicas which fit my needs better (slimmer, lighter, allowed for easy left-hand carry, got a bit wary of liner locks), but mostly because I needed the money more than I needed the knives. Otherwise I'd still have them, or at least one of them (I really liked my Mini-Commander).

I've thought about getting a Kershaw/Emerson. I still might, but my Delicas meet my needs/wants for a pocket knife so it's not exactly a high priority. But I'd have no problem getting one if I were interested.