Best folder for Pops

[midnight flyer]

^^^This. Got my Dad a 55 and he loves it. It’s the first knife I’ve ever given him that he carries consistently. He’s never without it and uses it so much I’ve already had to sharpen it a few times.



Got it from DLT and had the blade engraved.

Good on ya @AntDog !! Excellent, and you bring the point even further home with the "in hand" shot. The engraving, though... my Dad was so uncomfortable with things like that he probably wouldn't have carried it. I would have been stuck with "World's Greatest Dad" or something like that. You did a good thing. When they get to be that age and they are in that stage of life there isn't much that you can give them that has any real impact. Good job.

 

[GIRLYmann]

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With or without a pocket clip ...
Is there such an animal that exists out there?

Mariner​

Replacement Blade and Parts Available​

How to open the Christy Knife​

Sliding blade pocket knife instructions​

Hold knife in right hand - button in front - with left thumb - slide button down toward you in same direction as arrow - then slide blade forward. It will lock in 3 open positions as well as closed. After a few times you will be able to easily operate the Christy knife with one hand.

so this feature makes it
a single handed
thumb sliding
3-position button
locking pocket knife.

 

[DocT]

The Spyderco Delica. Nuff said. Larger handle, short blade. Easy opening. I take the clips off of mine.

 

[MyBestLife07]

I really do appreciate everyone's honest and sincere posts........ some GREAT recommendations here that are priceless to me and my family! - Thank You

 

[HDEdges]

I haven't read all the responses, but I purchased my dad (mid 70's) a Spyderco Chaparral with the maple handles. Has the more traditional handle material, simple to open and close, and can be clipped or slipped in the pocket. The only down side I would say is that it could be a little wide in the pocket. But the XHP steel is excellent, and so is the fit & finish. It has replaced a hunt series BM for him as his favorite knife. Carries it every day.

 

[OrangeBlueOrangeBlue]

Florida is The Freedom State.

If you have your CCW permit, you're free to carry whatever you want in your pocket. If not, you're relying on the "common pocketknife" exception to the definition of a "weapon," which is governed by case law and AG opinions. 4-inch blade or less is generally okay. There is no prohibition on automatics, but I'm not optimistic about how an argument that an auto is "common" would fare in court (at least in front of the judges I practiced in front of).

 

[CVamberbonehead]

I am going to second the Buck 55 or a small fixed blade like a Hess Whitetail or a Buck 102.

 

[jackknife]

Mariner​

Replacement Blade and Parts Available​

How to open the Christy Knife​

Sliding blade pocket knife instructions​

Hold knife in right hand - button in front - with left thumb - slide button down toward you in same direction as arrow - then slide blade forward. It will lock in 3 open positions as well as closed. After a few times you will be able to easily operate the Christy knife with one hand.

so this feature makes it
a single handed
thumb sliding
3-position button
locking pocket knife.

THIS!

My dad carried one the last 20 years of his life due to arthritis. I've had one for about 50 years, and now as an old fart, I carry it a lot more now. It handles all I need in a urban/suburban life, and it is a great every day cutting tool. Hand made in a one man shop in the U.S.A. by the same family since the beginning.

 

[MyBestLife07]

Just a follow up / in case anybody finds themselves in a similar situation...

I bought the Christy to test - - nope / not even close to confident in the feel of this.
Makes a half decent letter opener on my desktop though.

I bought and gifted the Spyderco Chaparral / maple birds eye - with engraved blade / / just a beautiful knife!

Unfortunately, the back lock was too hard to depress, and pops has a hard time closing the knife.
Therefore, most confidence is lost that this was the best gift.

Result:
I ended up getting him a Benchmade Mini Griptilian - - -
Not as attractive as the Chaparral for sure, but COMPLETELY functional - so it's a WIN...
Small, but easy to handle / easy to manipulate the mechanics / and sharp enough to get the job done.

 

[Ron Sabbagh]

Spyderco Lil Native Slip it

Small but easily deployed/grasped. No locks to mess with. Strong & practical.

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[catspa]

Florida is The Freedom State.

Actually, New Hampshire is. But it’s a lot colder than Florida, so nobody knows about it.

Parker

 

[hhmoore]

I've got to agree with the Buck recommendation...but my taste leans hard to the 501. The 112 is just too bulky, unless he's the type to carry a folding knife in a belt sheath.
I gave a DLT exclusive 501 (black micarta/S35Vn) to my 70 something year old stepfather

 

[Sharp Steel]

If you are leaning towards a folder, I would try giving him a lockback and have him see if it is difficult to open or close. Pressing with the thumb to disengage the lockback may be hard depending on the strength of the spring. My Axis lock Benchmade Griptillian is pretty easy to disengage the lock using equal pressure on both buttons with the thumb and index finger. Plus you are using two fingers to disengage.

 

[JLTX]

Great question! My dad is approx the same age. Over the past 2 years, I have purchased for him a Bugout, Para2 and Malibu. He carries the Bugout (535-3) everyday. Has been said here many times, the Bugout w Axis lock gives him super easy opening and closing. I think he traded the Para2 for cigars. The Malibu is ok by him, loves the auto button, but hates the blade shape. In his words, Bugout for the yuge win! YDMMV