Boy Scout knife

[KFU]

I don't know if this is the right place so please move if necessary. Im looking for a Boy Scout knife for my 7 year old thats starting in the scouts. I have an older yellow handled =mperial but would like to find something smaller with nicer scales. Any suggestions or is anyone willing to sell or trade one? Are there new knives available?

 

[Skunk Ape]

Colonial is the new official maker but you can find good deals on the 'bay for any of the older ones, Utica, Ulster, etc...

 

[WA Martin]

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[Voltron]

How about a Swiss Army Knife? A basic one, like a Sportsman or a Recruit? These make PERFECT Boyscout knives, are easy to find, are about as good a quality knife as you'll find, and are inexpensive.

 

[SAKsRCool]

Perhaps a single bladed lockback would be a better choice just until he learns not to stab things. And they're easier for small uncoordinated fingers to open and close since there's minimal spring tension. Gerber makes a couple in the 3 to 3.5" closed range for less than $20.
Then he can move up to a good Swiss Army knife with more gadgets on it. I was in the scouts for 5 years with a Victorinox Huntsman and used the blades, saw, scissors and can opener on trips. The screwdrivers come in handy in an urban setting.
adam

 

[Harayasu]

I've never been in the scouts, but as a young boy I spent a lot of time outdoors with my friends; fishing, making shelters and fires, that kind of stuff. All I had back then was a Swiss army knife that my parents gave me.

In my opinion any of those basic Swiss army knives would be an excellent choice for a boy scout. They can be bought brand new or second hand, are inexpensive, widely available and very common.