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Posted: 8/22/2015 1:38:31 PM EDT
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I'm looking at getting my 9yo son his first pocket knife... A Buck 110 is probably too big. Of course money is a consideration but I'm not looking to go too cheap. Thanks. If you like Buck... Buck 55 (2 3/8" blade) - ~$35 @ Amazon 
Buck Bantam BBW (2 3/4" blade) - ~$22 @ Amazon 
This knife is available with a number of handle patterns - see (above) link for photos |
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Posted: 8/22/2015 2:08:01 PM EDT
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I would say something like a Case XX Stockman knife or a Victorinox "Swiss Army" knife.
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Posted: 8/22/2015 3:14:54 PM EDT
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I want something with a lock on it that he can operate... |
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Posted: 8/22/2015 3:26:59 PM EDT
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Check out the "Knives for Kids" program at Knivesshipfree...
Knives for Kids $10 for a Buck that they personalize with a laser engraving of your child's name... I got one for both of my kids for Easter earlier this year. Josh |
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Posted: 8/22/2015 3:32:43 PM EDT
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Any SAK.
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Posted: 8/22/2015 3:34:16 PM EDT
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If you like Buck... Buck 55 (2 3/8" blade) - ~$35 @ Amazon http://www.buckknives.com/images/products/hero/0055BRS-B.jpg Buck Bantam BBW (2 3/4" blade) - ~$22 @ Amazon http://www.buckknives.com/images/products/hero/0284CMS18-B.jpg This knife is available with a number of handle patterns - see (above) link for photos Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm looking at getting my 9yo son his first pocket knife... A Buck 110 is probably too big. Of course money is a consideration but I'm not looking to go too cheap. Thanks. If you like Buck... Buck 55 (2 3/8" blade) - ~$35 @ Amazon http://www.buckknives.com/images/products/hero/0055BRS-B.jpg Buck Bantam BBW (2 3/4" blade) - ~$22 @ Amazon http://www.buckknives.com/images/products/hero/0284CMS18-B.jpg This knife is available with a number of handle patterns - see (above) link for photos I came here to suggest the buck 55 as well. If he manages to hold onto it, it'll have enough class to still be a nice knife for him as an adult. |
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Posted: 8/22/2015 3:43:23 PM EDT
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I had thought about the Buck 55, may have to go check one out. While I had thought about a SAK, my daughter managed to cut herself pretty good with a knife that didn't lock so I was looking to prevent more stiches the second time around.
I like the Buck options, really would prefer a USA made knife. |
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Posted: 8/22/2015 4:12:18 PM EDT
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Let him pick it with your help. Explain the quality and why you like models chose by you. Or you pick one and let him pick one, buy both.
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Posted: 8/22/2015 7:04:26 PM EDT
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My kid is seven and does fine with a frame lock.
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Posted: 8/23/2015 6:28:39 PM EDT
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My kid is seven and does fine with a frame lock. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Mine has his own fixed blade and has used my frame lock Sebenza and Axis locked 940-1 |
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Posted: 8/23/2015 8:08:56 PM EDT
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Swiss Army knives make models with locking blades and they are great. But I think a nice Kershaw would be best. Inexpensive, well built, and warranted for life. Something like the Kershaw Leek for around $40.
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Posted: 8/23/2015 9:49:41 PM EDT
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When my son was 8 I started him off with cheap Spyderco knockoff from our junk drawer that was extremely dull. I told him if he still had the knife when he turned 9, I'd take him out let him pick a better knife. He guarded that POS knife like it was worth a million dollars for a whole year. When he turned 9 he picked out a little $30 Kershaw and loved it. He turned 10 this past June and I gave him a Kershaw Cryo II ($65). What he doesn't know is that there is a NIB ZT 0350 in my safe for his 11th birthday.
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Posted: 8/24/2015 8:14:06 PM EDT
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What about getting him a fixed blade?
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Posted: 8/24/2015 8:19:12 PM EDT
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Kershaw leek is what you seek
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Posted: 8/24/2015 9:14:26 PM EDT
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swiss army cadet is always a good one.
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Posted: 8/24/2015 10:12:27 PM EDT
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Kershaw leek is what you seek Too delicate for a kid, will break the tip guaranteed. Something along the lines of a cryo would be my choice. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 8/24/2015 10:45:57 PM EDT
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I know you asked about folders, and if you find one you like, great. I suggest looking at a Mora Companion. No locks or folding mechanisms to worry about, plenty of handle to hold onto, a good working blade, and you can get them for less than $20. I beat the crap out of mine and it's never let me down yet. I started each of my kids with one (in blaze orange to make it harder to lose) and they love them. Hell, for what they sell for get him a nice folder AND a Mora that he can be a little harder on while he learns responsible knife handling.
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Posted: 8/24/2015 11:10:17 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/25/2015 5:01:10 AM EDT
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I wouldn't buy anything that doesn't have a lock on it. I bought my son a Kershaw Leek. He wears it proudly in his pocket when we are out and about.
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Posted: 8/27/2015 10:43:00 PM EDT
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Another vote for a Swiss Army. If you get him a cool knife he will try to be cool with it. SA's are neat not cool.
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Posted: 11/3/2015 12:02:18 PM EDT
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A tad late to the game but listed below are the knives I bought over the years for my boy.
-age 5 Case #118 -age 6 Gerber Multi-Tool "Suspension" -age 7 Victorinox BSA Stay Glow Climber (glow in the dark swiss army knife) -age 8 Benchmade Mini Griptillian -age 9...not quite sure yet, possibly a fixed blade of some sort. |
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