First Fixed Under $40?

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My buddy is looking to get his boy his first fixed and is targeting $40... I am pretty sure he wants scales on the blade, so things like BK11 don't fit the bill as the scales are extra...

Any thoughts?
 
How old is the kid? How large of a blade are you looking for?

Off the top of my head in your criteria, Kabar TDI would work, as would the CRKT S.P.E.W., CRKT Minimalist, Gerber Profile
 
For a 12 year old, the Gerber all the way. Let him beat the hell out of it for 20 bucks. It's a decent blade and the kid will learn how to keep and use a knife.

The Gerber Freeman is also nice.
 
not sure if this fits your description but most moras are only 10-15 dollars. both carbon and stainless are easy to sharpen and can take quite the beating.
 
Check out the Gerber Big rock. Its around 30 and from what I have heard one heck of a value. I'll probably try to pick on up myself one of these days. Should be a good beginners blade.
 
Mora is a GREAT knife and they are very inexpensive and much sturdier than one would expect. Condor makes a lot of good stuff for a good price so they are worth looking at.
 
Mora all the way. Its cheap, but very reliable. And I also agree with Yo Mama (hehe) about letting him beat the hell out of a Gerber. But if you want great quality, and youre willing to spend maybe $10- $20 more than your price range, Ka Bars or a Buck 119 would work well.
 
Schrade sharpfinger, or the Kershaw Skinning knife, or field knife. Though I'd recommend the Skyline fixed blade. A little over 3" blade, you can get it in either orange, or black scales, and it's $30. And someone right now in the Kershaw subforum is cutting down a tree with one right now, so obviously it's pretty strong. Go here
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