Anything by K &M has my stamp of approval. I've got a K&M mic stand that I've had for around 4/5 years now and it has to be the one item of my gear that I'm not previous with. It has knocks and missing finish all over it but every tightener and clasp has remained perfect and holds the mic at whatever position you want without the slow droop you get with others.
I think I paid just short of £30 for it and it's been used regularly.
Fellow band members have purchased other makes ( Quiklok, Stagg etc ) but my old trusty has out-lasted all of them and still works as it should.