You're swimming in good choices. But piece of advice, gift it with a sharpener! That's the difference between an okay knife and a great knife.

https://www.amazon.com/ChefsChoice-Sharpener-Serrated-Straight-Abrasives/dp/B001KZH3ZE/

I use and recommend this one; I got it at TJ Maxx a decade ago and it's held up and performed nicely.

You can't go wrong with a Wusthoff Classic, but my mother's surprise favorite is the now-discontinued Schmitt Bros. "The One", which is shaped like some kind of ungodly kitchen machete, has enough tip weight to chop with, and has glorious ergonomics. If you find one for sale and don't gift it, let me know so I can buy a spare...