boy's first knife suggestion

I would suggest getting him a lockback. A case mini copperlock might be just the ticket. I cut the crap out of my thumb when a blade closed on it as a kid. I still have the scar to remind me to stick with locking blades.

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My own first knife was an Imperial Kamp King. May I suggest an Alox handled Victorinox Soldier or even more cool, a Farmer (it has a saw)? If he's like any other 8 year old he'll be very pleased.
 
I say a Victorinox sak,recruit,tinker etc.Some thing with out to many blades.As others have said,Vic has great quality control,great prices,and great products.

If it has to be US made,I'd go for a case or buck stockman.
 
If you are looking for U.S. made, I would say go with a CASE medium stockman, small texas jack, small stockman, peanut, or pen. Either one of these should be a good size for a first knife, and some of them can be had in Carbon blades as well as SS.

If it doesn't have to be U.S. made, SAK's are always a good choice as so many have already pointed out.
 
I have girls but the same philosophy applies to my nephews.

A SAK is a great way to learn both an appreciation and respect for what pocket knives are, and as they show they are responsible with it then things progress.

Also, the first time learning how to really sharpen a knife should be a rite of passage.
 
I'd recommend the new Case JR. Scout. Kind of pricey for a kids first knife but it is American made and is the classic Camp/Scout knife design only slightly smaller at 3 3/8" closed. I think a Scout type knife is very versatile and great for kids because they going to be prying stuff with it and using it as a screwdriver anyway (at least I did, and my dad chewed me out for using a knife as a screwdriver). I have the Case Bros. Antique Bone version and really like it.

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Jamie
 
Well, first let me say thanks to everyone, your input has definitely got me thinking about not only the knife but the reasons behind my thoughts.

When I was a child I had no concept of tradition, it was only do as your told or do as you please. Your ideas on what HE might like and what HE might want to do with the knife seemed to slip right by me. :o

So, after much re-considerartion, the answer will be a new SAK hunter with the cool built in tools for my pal.

....and maybe a Kentucky Bluegrass peanut for 'ol DAD ;)

You guys have been great.
 
cmd said:
I have girls but the same philosophy applies to my nephews.

A SAK is a great way to learn both an appreciation and respect for what pocket knives are, and as they show they are responsible with it then things progress.

Also, the first time learning how to really sharpen a knife should be a rite of passage.
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But why not encourage your girls to like knives too? Lots do:thumbup:
 
willgoy said:
But why not encourage your girls to like knives too? Lots do:thumbup:
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Darn right, its all in how they were raised. Our daughter, granddaughter, and niece are all knife carriers. Mostly small sak's that have a little sissors and nailfile.
 
jackknife said:
Darn right, its all in how they were raised. Our daughter, granddaughter, and niece are all knife carriers. Mostly small sak's that have a little sissors and nailfile.
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My 18 month old girl is currently obsessed with the outdoors, motorcycles, cars, trucks, and farm tractors. She's starting off right, and knives shouldn't be far behind! She likes girl stuff too, though.
 
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