i was on the same boat a few months ago. I've plalyed with khukuris beautifully forged by the 'kaami' in our village back home; so these cheap knock-offs sold online couldn't persuade me. although there are some good ones you can buy online, they are wayy overpriced. so instead of a khukuri, this is what i carry when I go camping:

this is not me btw, the picture is one of the customer images from Amazon and the knife is called Timber Rattler Western Outlaw Bowie Knife. I'd recommend this or similar bowie knives, good quality and cheap as well.