Gift to Son - please recommend.

AG Russell has some nice fixed blades in his production line-up. This one: http://www.agrussell.com/agrussell/ru-d500cq.html has classy looks for sure. I dont have this particular knife but I do have an AG Russell fixed blade and the quality is very good.

The knife I linked to is a tad over your budget, but he does have other sizes and different handle materials that should fall in your range.

They are great to speak with on the phone as they know what they are talking about. They will help you choose one that is just right. Good luck.
 
Originally posted by dylan_d
Excuse me, but I beat you all to it :D

Gene Ingram was mentioned and I agree there too. As a matter of fact, I believe that Gene Ingram trained under David Winston.
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My bad, Dylan--David's name kinda got lost in the rest of your post (I do read all previous posts before posting).

I do agree with the mention of Gene Ingram as well--haven't bought from him but check out that knife that Patryn linked to. That cow-bone handled knife is a beaut. I sat staring at it for a long time wondering if I should buy it or not. If it wasn't for my stupid cell phone bill I probably would have. :mad:
 
First off, let me suggest that you go for a fixed blade if you think that will work. You can get more for your money in a fixed blade than you can in a folder.

Second, I'm sorry to join the crowd that's trying to break your budget :eek: but I have to suggest one that's over your limit. Take a look at the Bob Dozier Modified Personal on A.G. Russell's site. Or check out his models at Dozier Knives. If you haven't heard of Bob Dozier do a search here and be prepared to read for a while. :) Nobody makes a more practical knife.

Third, if you aren't in a position to spend more I would second the previous recommendations that you look for a custom you can afford. There are some outstanding production knives available, but nothing is quite the same as a knife that was hand made for a particular person.

I hope you're both happy with whatever you end up buying!

--Bob Q
 
I don't think you can go wrong with anything from William Henry and they have a number of models in that range -- particularly in the Global series.
 
If your looking for a knife of real quality that is worth being passed down, I would look at a handmade fixed blade. Most will be a little above your price range, but your so close it will be well worth it. I can highly recomend Bob Doziers knives. I have a Straight Personal which is a small fixed blade, suitable for everyday carry and it was under $200 with Micarta handles. You can get wood handles from Bob as well for a small upcharge. The quality of his knives are very high and they are great using knives as well ( the best kind of knives to pass down are the ones that get used day in and day out by the person passing it down!!! ) I often carry my straight personal in the kydex sheath it came with as my only EDC blade.

Bob's website is www.dozierknives.com. Realize that there is a decent wait for custom orders from him, but you can often find Dozier knives instock at places like www.bladeart.com or www.knifeart.com. Also, AG Russell has a line of semi production knives from Dozier. The majority of the knife is contracted out, but Bob does the finishing and sheath making for it. Great knives, though they are about the same price as the fully handmade ones. The advantage is there is no wait time if your in a hurry (also, sometimes AG Russell will have handmade Doziers in stock, so give them a call too) I would rather have a true handmade knife for this purpose, but if time constraints don't allow it, I'm willing to bet the semi production ones from AG Russell have the same high quality that Bob's knives are known for.
 
I think the Benchmade 733-02 or 733-01 are beautiful and strong knives with wooden handles. They are limited editions - so they are already "special" knives. They would make great gifts.
 
i'm gonna go with bob dozier too:)
just got this one a week ago and it's really nice.$195
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Dozier are greats! very very great! But it will be a late present! I just ordered a model 9 and will have to wait 5 months before I can touch it! :grumpy:
but ok...it's sure worth waiting!
 
Rokukan
I think you have a pretty good idea of what you want to give to your son as a gift judgeing from your selections. The Paul Knife is very nice and I am sure he would like it. As mentioned above William Henry also makes a great folder in the price range you mentioned and you can't go wrong with either one. There are some great reccomendations from BF members but only you know what your son would like. It sounds like you want to give him a EDC (every day carry). That would be best served by a folder in most areas of the USA. I wish you good luck in makeing your decision and I know that whatever you decide your son will love it.:D
 
Try the Lone Wolf Loveless City knife. It's a non-locking folder. Classic design by a classic designer, about $100. Being a folder, w/o a complicated lock, it will last forever and be acceptable anywhere. Your son can carry it every day for the rest of his life.
 
The AG Russell knife above would be a good choice as would the semi-production modified personal Dozier at AG Russell. The Russell brand knife is premium stainless steel and will be a bit prettier and an excellent performer. The Dozier is made from D2 tool steel and will be a noticeably better performer. Both are also very well designed from a practical standpoint.
 
First and foremost, check out the exchange forum right here on bladeforums. There a lot of full and part time knifemakers listing stuff in there thats in your price range and well worth the money. You can get your son something one of a kind.
Secondly, I would also recommend A custom Buck 110 from Pete's Custom Knife Shop. http://www.buckknives.com/pcks/index-new.php
 
If you really want your son to cherish and remember your gift, give him your EDC.
Knives with character last forever.
 
I was thinking the same thing. I loved it when my dad bought me a new rifle, but I loved it even more when he gave me his pre-64 Winchester 88 in .308. It was the first centerfire rifle he ever bought back in the 60's. He gave it to me with a target he had punched a few holes in (with that rifle, obviously) and wrote a brief history of that rifle on the back of the target. It was pretty great.

-John
 
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