Benchmade for a kid

A few major points here.
A) He wants one knife in particular, which means he has absolutely did his research or absolutely did not.
B) A different knife will lead him to still want this one.
C) He may actually love a different knife, but this will always stay as a "what if".
D) Another knife may be a let down compounded by getting the "wrong knife from a knife person".

If he feels that the Adamas will be what he Really wants, then it would be a wise bet. That being said, if you can find out why he wants that model, you might be able to get him a better option that he hasn't thought of.
 
AlexT808 said:
I have a younger cousin (13) which has a interest in knives. His birthday is coming up in December. He wants to get a Benchmade Adamas. He has many knives and is very safe and knows how to use them properly. Would this be an appropriate gift? Or should I opt for something in the lower end which he already has.
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If you're ok with the purchase I'd say go for it. Like NJBillK NJBillK pointed out, he didn't request A knife, he requested an Adamas. If he found that he likely saw the others. You can get him a different one, but it's not going to carry the same impact upon receipt. Just clear the gift with Mom/Dad first.

He's a lucky kid. If ever a knife was meant for a lifetime of use, that's it.
 
Njbillk brings up valid points. If you get a different one he will probably still want the adamas. I have wanted a certain knife and purchased a different one but still ended up buying the wanted one. I would get the knife requested. This may be a good opportunity to teach him the value of a better quality knife.
 
I imagine he would be happiest with that particular knife, but I don't know many 13yr olds who have earned or appreciate a gift that nice. I'm sure there are exceptions. Too many spoiled teens these days... Just one opinion. I'd get him a kit and make him build a knife. Still an awesome gift but it builds knowledge and self respect, instead of entitelment.
 
Hazmatt fabrication said:
I imagine he would be happiest with that particular knife, but I don't know many 13yr olds who have earned or appreciate a gift that nice. I'm sure there are exceptions. Too many spoiled teens these days... Just one opinion. I'd get him a kit and make him build a knife. Still an awesome gift but it builds knowledge and self respect, instead of entitelment.
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He likes it for the edge retention and the lock strength. He wants to bring it on boy scout trips. He did lots of research prior.
 
If he has shown he is responsible with the use and care of Knives get the one he requested.
If mom and dad are cool with it, of course!

If you do decide to get one for him, make sure to get the color combo he likes best......black blade etc.
Sounds like a pretty good kid and I’d LOVE to see his face when he opens the gift!!
Joe

PS......he has to be the only 13 year old who even knows what an Adamas is!! Really cool kid.
 
I don't see why it would be a problem, as long as you're comfortable spending this much on a knife when kids tend to lose them.

Now I never got exactly what I wanted as a kid and I got over it, mostly because I didn't know crap as a kid and a lot of stuff I wanted wasn't worth having.

Like Bill said, you might want to find out exactly why he wants it because there may be an even better option out there for him.
 
AlexT808 said:
He likes it for the edge retention and the lock strength. He wants to bring it on boy scout trips. He did lots of research prior.
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Than another option could be the 810, which is available in M4 and M390, as well as a few other alloys.

Same lock, upgraded alloys, different handle. The handle slimness of the 810 (compared to an Adamas) might be a benefit.
 
You stated that he has many knives, is very safe and knows how to use them.

So get him the one he wants. There's certainly nothing wrong with his selection. Wish I had one when I was in the Boy Scouts.

I was the only kid with a Camillus Marine Combat knife though.
 
Great but very expensive gift.

Sounds like he has done his research. I personally would only buy it for him if he will truly appreciate it and understands that it is a very expensive knife than should last him a lifetime if he respects it and takes care of it.

I agree about spoiled teens as per the post above (I am guilty of spoiling my 2 boys to a certain extent), but if that’s not the case and the parents are cool with it, why not. At least he will likely appreciate it more than a Best Buy, Amazon or Bass Pro GC....
 
I say just go with the Adamas even if there are better options since he expressed interest in that particular knife. Plus it's basically a tank which would be a great choice for a 13 year old boy, haha. When I was 13 I was throwing my folders into the ground or into some trees(nothing as nice as an Adamas, though).
 
McFeeli said:
I say just go with the Adamas even if there are better options since he expressed interest in that particular knife. Plus it's basically a tank which would be a great choice for a 13 year old boy, haha. When I was 13 I was throwing my folders into the ground or into some trees(nothing as nice as an Adamas, though).
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Ditto. Had a Buck 110 and a Schrade Scrimshaw that may as well have been ninja stars. Also had a SW Dagger that must've been made of melted down paper clips. Would dull on green wood. I'd have killed for something like an Adamas at 13.
 
AlexT808 said:
He likes it for the edge retention and the lock strength. He wants to bring it on boy scout trips. He did lots of research prior.
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Sounds like a knowledgeable kid. Would a knife like the Adamas be okay with the Boy Scouts? IIRC, I read somewhere that the Boy Scouts have become restrictive about knives(?).

Jim
 
He is 13. Do you remember what it was like to be 13?



Get him the Adamas!


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Part of me says no because the principle of buying an inexperienced kid such a nice knife seems wrong - he could lose or damage it without knowing the real value of the tool. But then again... I've known some smart kids who certainly could appreciate such a gift. And if he took time to research it, maybe he's one of the latter.

Maybe make him go halfsies on it, use allowance or birthday money.
 
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