Recommendation? A knife for a Christening present

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I've thought (and the parents think it's a nice idea) to get my God son a pen knife for a Christening present and then, when he's old enough, show him how to use it. Kind of a gift and a bonding opportunity in the future.

I'd like a knife that won't rust between now and then (10 years). Basic, simple / timeless design, ~3" (I guess), non-threatening to look at.

Although they live in the UK, I think locking makes sense. It's safer and it wouldn't be EDC anyway.

I've thought about:

Opinel INOX Ebony (rust prone?)

Opinel No. 8 Black Oak

Manly Wasp (not locking)
https://www.heinnie.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=manly+wasp

Ladybug (not quite the classy aesthetic)

Svord Peasant Knife Wood (current favorite but a little cheap. Rust-prone?) https://www.heinnie.com/svord-peasant-knife-wood

Victorinox Spartan Wood (less knifey but great in every other category)

Maserin Scout Olive handle (non-locking)
https://www.heinnie.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=maserin+scout

Magnum Damascus Quince Wood
https://www.heinnie.com/magnum-damascus-quince-wood - too cheap for damascus?

Arthur Wright Lambsfoot Stag Workback
https://www.heinnie.com/arthur-wright-lambsfoot-stag-workback-right-hand - Looks the part. A bit special. No lock. Mixed reviews.



Thoughts, opinions, suggestions; all welcome.


Thanks
 
That Manly Wasp in Red is really nice.

Maybe the Buck Duke or Squire models.

The Antonini Old Bear is a little nicer than the Opinels in my opinion.

The Case Copperlocks are nice mid sized patterns.
 
I would go with a Buck 112.

It is a classic, that he can keep for the rest of his life.

I have had mine 30 years now, and it is still my favorite folder. By a large margin.
 
drastard said:
I've thought (and the parents think it's a nice idea) to get my God son a pen knife for a Christening present ....
I'd like a knife that won't rust between now and then (10 years). Basic, simple / timeless design, ~3" (I guess),....they live in the UK,.....
Thoughts, opinions, suggestions; all welcome.
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Here's my thought.
Things could change especially with kids
and the growing issues with knives in the UK.
Here's my opinion.
Go micro. More utility, something whith less primary focus on the blade.
My suggestion.
https://www.victorinox.com/global/e...mall-Pocket-Knives/MiniChamp-Alox/p/0.6381.26
Its near idiot-proof.
Imho, some parts of it will surely outlast the life span of its original owner.
Besides, as a micro package its far too cute
if not already liked for being a timetested victorinox marvel in some way,
hope that helps.
 
Most likely wildly inappropriate, being an automatic, and given the criteria you've clearly stated, but ProTech does make 'The Godson'.



The Lionsteel Opera knives would probably make for a better choice for a Christening.

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Well I was gonna suggest a full MKT Praetorian Ti, but then I saw UK.

I would go slip joint like the Buck solo slip or a vintage Browning of your choosing.
 
spydy does make a non-locking 'uk penknife'

cts-bd1 is fairly nice steel
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but the Maserin Scout Olivewood really is more of a classic gentleman knife...
(I know you said you could go locking, but I'd expect no knife laws will change in 10 years, and I'd like to know he could use it EDC when he's old enough)
 
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In my family it used to be a small italian made 2-blade penknife with sterling covers, a bail & chain to put it on your key chain. It was engraved on one side with initials and the other with the birthdate. You got them in jewelery stores.
 
How many coins do you have to spend? Budget is always a factor. Personally I would go with a custom engraved Buck 112. Or maybe an SKBlades Micarta Buck.
 
They make plastic swiss army knives you could teach him knife safety much earlier and that's probably what will be allowed in the UK by then.
 
I just don't know...there are just so darned many yrs before he's old enuf....
I have enuf problems trying to come up with h.s. graduation gifts...18 yrs down the line.
 
The Alox Mini Champ makes sense I suppose. Until his country bans them too.

It'll definitely stand the test of time, and always be useful.
 
Thanks all. Some interesting knives to think about. I'll reply back when I've made a purchase.

I'm undecided as to whether this should turn out to be an EDC or not. As we can't predict the future I guess that erring on the side of caution could be good. I could go for safer (locking) but it not be ok for EDC. By then there might be no such thing.

I don't have a budget as such but the Lionsteel are beyond it.
 
I've always felt that traditional knives make nice gifts, especially for someone's first knife. They are classic designs, generally not too expensive, and very handsome. A smaller Buck might be nice if you want a locking blade, otherwise a traditional slipjoint with a nice handle material would be a good choice. Or even an SAK - lots of options there, including Alox. All good choices, and good "learning/teaching" knives when the time comes.
 
I'm fond of the Magnum Damascus you posted. Its masculine and mature. I feel it has a look to it a child could even appreciate.

I also wanted to put my two cents in on how important it is to gift a child s knife and teach them to respect it

All my fathers guns were loaded and around the house. His knives were not hidden or kept Away. He taught me those were HIS and not MINE. I would never have touched them. EVERY weekend he would show me a knife and sit me at the table and let me hold it and you better believe I was careful.

But that may have been a different time and place and world then. Ethier way bravo for the gift idea
 
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