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The Japanese Knife Company is often quoted. I bought the cheap Nakiri - https://japaneseknifecompany.com/product/jkc-sushi-nakiri-170mm/
That meets your price range. I've had it for five years now. I love it. I use it all the time. I bitterly regret not buying a nicer looking one, and the handle falls off occasionally. Don't buy it as a present for someone.
Other people will be along with more positive suggestions, sometimes involving TKMaxx, and you might as well get in first before all the last minute shoppers do.
any recommendations for good quality general purpose kitchen knife (6-7 inch blade) for circa £50.
its an Xmas gift request. Are any of the Japanese blades for this price actually any good?