Best first knife for a son? #asknostr
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I would think that the only thing better than getting your first knife from your dad would be making your first knife with your dad.
I was looking at that after I noted my question. There's some cool stuff on there. I might look at kits similar to recommendations if I go that route.
We got the OPINEL Outdoor Junior No. 07 for both our girls.
How old?
Currently 5, probably looking at 6 or 7 depending on how he matures.
How about no knife then? Too random mind at that age.
Tho with 8 to 10 i‘d suggest a swiss army knife. Could be useful for handy skills.
Depending on his mindset and development of course.
And a small one for starters also.
knife kits dot com.
One you build together.
Swiss Army. You can turn a short conversation about a knife into “look at all the tools and what it can do.” Your heart will swell the first time you see him pull it out to turn a screw or saw a branch. Not the best knife, but the best tool for a beginner.
how old is he?
Currently 5. Planning to wait until 6 or 7, maybe later depending on how responsible he is with things.
Maybe get him a simple but high quality swiss knife and teach him to be careful and carve wood.
Here are some options.
Hard to beat a swiss army knife. Classic design, lots of cool factor with the extra tools. Perhaps a model like the Recruit.
https://www.victorinox.com/en-US/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Medium-Pocket-Knives/Recruit/p/0.2503
Downside to the Swiss Army knife is that it's a slip joint and could close on fingers.
A small fixed blade won't have that problem. Simple, more durable, easy to clean and sharpen. Something like the Becker Remora.
https://www.kabar.com/p/BK13CP
Or you could go with a locking folder, but sometimes the lock mechanism is too stiff for smaller hands to depress.
https://www.buckknives.com/product/110-slim-select-knife/?sku=0110ORS2-B
My EDC is a Buck bantam 285 that I've had for 9+ years. It's a good knife.