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My son who is 13 has had a few knives,mostly folders,he's been bugging me to get him a decent fixed blade,can anyone point me in the right direction as far as which one to look at for him? I'm not wanting any customs and not wanting to spend a whole lot on his first fixed,say $50 and under.Thanks
 
you can get a becker bk15 from coyleoutdoors for ~$54 shipped IIRC

they are that price about everywhere, but I mention that seller because he's got a great rep over on the becker forum and he's a site dealer so mentioning him is kosher
 
For the money, a mora bushcraft black would be the way to go. Well designed grippy hande, blade isn't too thick or too long. But definitely sharp.

Additionally, if you're outdoors with him practicing bushcraft type stuff, it strikes a fire steel very well and can process wood. Also look at the Mora Heavy Duty Companion. Even cheaper and still a great starter fixed blade.
 
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Mora Bushcraft Black is a great choice.

Honestly though, looking back on how many knives and multitools I broke and lost at that age in the scouts, I would get him a Mora no 1. They are great slicers and will be easy for him to learn to sharpen on. Also affordable enough you can buy three and keep two in reserve for when he loses or destroys one.

Think about the crap a 13 year old will be doing with it...I used to try to throw my knives into a tree.

When he is a little older and has proven he can care for a knife properly, then you buy him the knife he will keep forever and cherish because it came from dad.
 
collim1 said:
Mora Bushcraft Black is a great choice.

Honestly though, looking back on how many knives and multitools I broke and lost at that age in the scouts, I would get him a Mora no 1. They are great slicers and will be easy for him to learn to sharpen on. Also affordable enough you can buy three and keep two in reserve for when he loses or destroys one.

Think about the crap a 13 year old will be doing with it...I used to try to throw my knives into a tree.

When he is a little older and has proven he can care for a knife properly, then you buy him the knife he will keep forever and cherish because it came from dad.
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Weren't we all throwing them into trees at that age?
Mora or Condor.
 
Schrade has some new stuff for 2015 that is inexpensive and from the reviews I have seen on youtube, pretty nicely made considering the price point.

Richbat said:
My son who is 13 has had a few knives,mostly folders,he's been bugging me to get him a decent fixed blade,can anyone point me in the right direction as far as which one to look at for him? I'm not wanting any customs and not wanting to spend a whole lot on his first fixed,say $50 and under.Thanks
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I didn't have a fixed blade until I bought one myself at 18. Make him get a job.;)

Funny...it was throwing knife.:D
 
Buck 102 or 105. That's a starter knife for a lot of young uns that'll serve well for a long time.
 
13? I'd go with a smaller Buck, Schrade or Mora if you must. The knife will eventually be abused and likely lost. A 13 year old has no need for an overboard expensive knife that DAD can take pride in. Primary for the child right now is learning.

Just a general comment and NOT aimed in any manner at a soul participating in this thread---my observations of some parents who can't wait to get a fine knife into their kid's hand by junior high school is akin to the beauty pageant mothers who would perfume their daughter at 3, pierce her ears for jewelry at 4, have her in full makeup and lipstick at age 5, posing in glamour shots by 6 and a tramp-stamp by second grade, All mainly for MOMMY'S enjoyment...because mommy never quite cut the social mustard.

IMO, it can be creepy; something very disturbing about it. Trying to live their personal fantasies through the kid.​

Blade education should be the only incentive for allowing a young kid a fixed blade to carry, not mommy or daddy's enjoyment and novelty at having a child warrior/hunter.

Strictly my own thoughts......
 
Just to offer a viable alternative, consider the Boker magnum elk hunter.

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It's a great full tang knife at the price point. I have one myself, and it's really great value. It's also really sturdy, and the guard will offer increased safety while not getting in the way too much. It also comes with a decent leather sheath. It might need some sharpening once it arrives though, but you can't have everything at that price point.
 
This looks like a fun knife package - knife, firesteel and flashlight all in one!

http://www.amazon.com/BlizeTec-Survival-Fixed-Blade-Knife/dp/B00ODPB1AQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425090294&sr=8-1&keywords=BlizeTec+Survival+Fixed+Blade+Knife

It's out of 420 stainless steel, so it will take a little longer to rust if it gets left outside or lost or _____.

There are some great suggestions on here so far, but honestly at 13 a Mora Companion is a great option under $50. I got a great deal so bought my kids ESEE Izulas and added the micarta scales and they love them.
 
EChoil said:
13? I'd go with a smaller Buck, Schrade or Mora if you must. The knife will eventually be abused and likely lost. A 13 year old has no need for an overboard expensive knife that DAD can take pride in. Primary for the child right now is learning.

Just a general comment and NOT aimed in any manner at a soul participating in this thread---my observations of some parents who can't wait to get a fine knife into their kid's hand by junior high school is akin to the beauty pageant mothers who would perfume their daughter at 3, pierce her ears for jewelry at 4, have her in full makeup and lipstick at age 5, posing in glamour shots by 6 and a tramp-stamp by second grade, All mainly for MOMMY'S enjoyment...because mommy never quite cut the social mustard.

IMO, it can be creepy; something very disturbing about it. Trying to live their personal fantasies through the kid.​

Blade education should be the only incentive for allowing a young kid a fixed blade to carry, not mommy or daddy's enjoyment and novelty at having a child warrior/hunter.

Strictly my own thoughts......
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I agree.

When I was that age I was doing a lot of lightweight backpacking and camping in the scouts. My Victorinox Tinker or Leatherman PST opened the foil packs of backpacking food and whittled hot dog sticks by the fire just fine. I never had a need for a fixed blade knife.
 
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