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Posted: 8/14/2014 1:18:33 PM EDT
My 14 y/o wants take after her Dad a have an edc pocket knife. She is a High school freshman this year (can't carry at school!) and feeling all grown' and responsible. I am trying to teach her the concept of 'Buy once, cry once'. She wants a pocket clip type fold out. Her main requirement is that has pink camo or the like.
 Did I mention she's 14 y/o? So I'm looking for a good quality knife that can keep an edge, wont break like a school back pack, and doesn't cost more than $80.-100. bucks (less $$ the better) It'll be 40/60 her 'savings 'and Dads. What brands and models does the hive recommend?
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Posted: 8/14/2014 1:35:59 PM EDT
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 Benchmade 556 Mini Griptilian
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Posted: 8/14/2014 1:39:08 PM EDT
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Pretty cool she's into knives. Your options might be limited if pink camo is a requirement though.
I'd suggest: Kershaw Leek *Assisted opening* $43.95, 3.0" blade length, Liner Lock and comes in pink among other colors. 
Spyderco delica $59.95, 2.5" blade length, lock back and comes in pink among other colors. 
Benchmade Mini Griptilian $89.25, 2.91" blade length axis lock and comes in pink among other colors. 
Pretty good range of knives, price, steel and lock wise from trusted manufactures. I happen to own all three. All will get the nod from the boys. (if they know anything about good knives that is) 
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Posted: 8/14/2014 2:02:14 PM EDT
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Maybe get her a Swiss Army before a "fighter"?
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Posted: 8/14/2014 2:04:54 PM EDT
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I was going to suggest a LEEK like above, I think it's about perfect for your needs.
Light, thin, pink. And I like the speedsafe assisted opening. Personally though, I wish Kershaw would redesign their clips to let it ride deeper in the pocket and not stick up quite as much. It's the same on many of their knives. |
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Posted: 8/14/2014 3:39:23 PM EDT
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Thanks for the replies. These look perfect. I bet she picks one tonight. I will run them past the 'Judge' tonight when she gets back from her friends house. I think she will go with the Spyderco or the Benchmade. But as soon as I think I know what they like, they go and change on me! Thanks again for the replies, much appreciated.
Oh - and she does have a (real) little swiss army knife that she clips to her backpack when allowable. Still has the toothpick in it! She wants a 'real knife' like mine, she says. She sees me using it all the time and wants her own. She best not be doin 'too' much fightin' wit it! Shes been responsible so far, as well as her 2 older sisters...sooo.... fingers crossed. I'll be sure to send out a AAR when she decides. ETA-I like the Leek, but she might poke some ones eye out! |
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Posted: 8/14/2014 6:51:05 PM EDT
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Nice.
Good luck. |
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Posted: 8/14/2014 11:07:08 PM EDT
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Kershaw Scallion, almost the same as the Leek but smaller. I still edc one in my waistband and whip it out for all my small cutting needs. You can get the rainbow one from kershawguy.com for $30. My wife carries a purple one and feels plenty comfortable with it.
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Posted: 8/14/2014 11:37:25 PM EDT
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Benchmade Pink Mini Griptiliian.
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Posted: 8/15/2014 12:20:17 AM EDT
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Benchmade mini grip.
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Posted: 8/15/2014 5:22:07 PM EDT
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+1 Benchmade Pink Mini Griptiliian.
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Posted: 8/16/2014 12:21:53 PM EDT
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Well, she made her decision. There was a bit of back and forth but she decided on the
Benchmade Mini Griptilian AXIS Lock Knife (2.91" Satin) 556-PNK She seems to really like it, enough to put up some of her allowance $$, Thanks again for the great advice and suggestions. Arfcom FTW! Cruising this forum makes me want to spend some $$ I don't have. There are some nice blades being made out there. A lot of talent on this forum. |
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Posted: 8/16/2014 11:52:46 PM EDT
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Nice choice! I guarantee it's the first of many more to come. It's a sickness.
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Posted: 8/19/2014 2:27:55 PM EDT
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I think it is totally cool that you daughter wants a knife and I hope the Mini Grip works great for her.
One other option not mentioned in this thread is the Rat 2, which is also available in pink. A truly excellent knife in the under $30 range. 
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Posted: 8/20/2014 9:37:03 PM EDT
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At a $20 or less price point there is the KA-Bar Bob Dozier hunter and Lite, etc.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 2:06:54 PM EDT
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I got my daughter a Spyderco Tenacious but I'm afraid it is a bit to big for her to carry. I may get her the dozier in pink to replace it.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 3:15:21 PM EDT
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Got my girl her first one this year at 13, and my sons this year at 11.
They basically use them to make sticks pointy to kill zombies. TXL |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:39:19 PM EDT
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How about an Opinel or SAK? Seems like a better first knife than a locking folder.
The Vic Spartan, Opinel No. 6 or Case Sodbuster Jr. would all be solid choices. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 9:03:58 PM EDT
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How about an Opinel or SAK? Seems like a better first knife than a locking folder. The Vic Spartan, Opinel No. 6 or Case Sodbuster Jr. would all be solid choices. Why would any of those be better than a Benchmade Axis knife? They are cheaper but that's about it. |
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Posted: 8/22/2014 5:58:32 PM EDT
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Got my girl her first one this year at 12, and my sons this year at 11. They basically use them to make sticks pointy to kill zombies. TXL Speaking of zombies... my 12 y.o. daughter was given one of these cheap knives and promptly named it "Zombie". She temporarily misplaced it for a month or so. I assumed this would happen, so I started her on a cheap one: MTech in pink Now, she wants throwing knives. I'm going to refrain from discussing what my son wants. But, it does make me want to get into knife making. |
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Posted: 10/22/2014 9:18:37 AM EDT
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Speaking of zombies... my 12 y.o. daughter was given one of these cheap knives and promptly named it "Zombie". She temporarily misplaced it for a month or so. I assumed this would happen, so I started her on a cheap one: MTech in pink Now, she wants throwing knives. I'm going to refrain from discussing what my son wants. But, it does make me want to get into knife making. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Got my girl her first one this year at 12, and my sons this year at 11. They basically use them to make sticks pointy to kill zombies. TXL Speaking of zombies... my 12 y.o. daughter was given one of these cheap knives and promptly named it "Zombie". She temporarily misplaced it for a month or so. I assumed this would happen, so I started her on a cheap one: MTech in pink Now, she wants throwing knives. I'm going to refrain from discussing what my son wants. But, it does make me want to get into knife making. I pointed out the boot knives at Academy last week. Now, she wants one of those. She doesn't wear her boots to school and always has to consider whether she has "Zombie" in her purse before going onto campus. |
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Posted: 10/22/2014 11:57:15 AM EDT
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spyderco of a length you like. FRN.
Rat-2 |
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Posted: 10/22/2014 12:23:48 PM EDT
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I was going to recommend a vintage Imperial "Kamp-King", but a little late.
My first knife was a Imperial Jack Knife that was about 25-35 years old when I got it... LOL! Mark |
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Posted: 10/22/2014 5:15:54 PM EDT
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Why would any of those be better than a Benchmade Axis knife? They are cheaper but that's about it. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How about an Opinel or SAK? Seems like a better first knife than a locking folder. The Vic Spartan, Opinel No. 6 or Case Sodbuster Jr. would all be solid choices. Why would any of those be better than a Benchmade Axis knife? They are cheaper but that's about it. They wouldn't they'd be a big step down. |
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Posted: 10/22/2014 6:28:29 PM EDT
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kershaw cryo and now the cryo 2 are actually sweet little knives
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Posted: 10/22/2014 7:47:42 PM EDT
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They wouldn't they'd be a big step down. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How about an Opinel or SAK? Seems like a better first knife than a locking folder. The Vic Spartan, Opinel No. 6 or Case Sodbuster Jr. would all be solid choices. Why would any of those be better than a Benchmade Axis knife? They are cheaper but that's about it. They wouldn't they'd be a big step down. to be fair, it takes a bit of experience to appreciate them though. they aren't nearly as sexy as a benchmade. sure, those are great knives, good steel (in the opinel's case) or uesful (SAK), or (not sure what the deal with case is, probably good steel, never had one).....but they aren't appealing to someone who isn't experienced with knives like a benchmade folder is. |
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Posted: 10/22/2014 8:13:56 PM EDT
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to be fair, it takes a bit of experience to appreciate them though. they aren't nearly as sexy as a benchmade. sure, those are great knives, good steel (in the opinel's case) or uesful (SAK), or (not sure what the deal with case is, probably good steel, never had one).....but they aren't appealing to someone who isn't experienced with knives like a benchmade folder is. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How about an Opinel or SAK? Seems like a better first knife than a locking folder. The Vic Spartan, Opinel No. 6 or Case Sodbuster Jr. would all be solid choices. Why would any of those be better than a Benchmade Axis knife? They are cheaper but that's about it. They wouldn't they'd be a big step down. to be fair, it takes a bit of experience to appreciate them though. they aren't nearly as sexy as a benchmade. sure, those are great knives, good steel (in the opinel's case) or uesful (SAK), or (not sure what the deal with case is, probably good steel, never had one).....but they aren't appealing to someone who isn't experienced with knives like a benchmade folder is. I started on BSA knives, SAKs and that type of knife mostly as there wasn't anything better. Cheap utility knives, some gussied up a bit. Nowadays there are better options. Knife safety can be taught just the same without the drawback of the blade closing on your hand or having to touch up the blade often I'm thinking about a Benchmade Megumi for my son's first folder. He rocks an Izula when we go fishing |
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Posted: 10/22/2014 8:22:14 PM EDT
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Got my girl one for her 13th bday.
Nice Gerber dime. $20. Cost me 150 at er copy after she sliced her finger 
Oh well. Txl |
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