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How to talk mom into letting me get a spyderco I'm 13

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zerkom122 said:
Yeah I know but I want a pocket knife and not a kitchen knife the pocket knife might not see food prep. Hopefully it won't because I'm not a good cook and I don't like to cook primarily because I can't make anything thanks for pointing it out though.
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so you want a pocket knife? what would you specifically use the knife for?
 
cards94 said:
at 13, nothing.
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That sort of logic is silly. How do you know he doesn't live in a rural area or participate in outdoor activities? Maybe he needs to cut hay bales, open bags, cut strings, shave the hair on his left arm or any of the other myriad things you do with a pocket knife. I carried a pocket knife at 13. Hell, my grandpa gave me my first knife when I was 7 or 8, although it was a Barlow.

To the op, as others have said, have a frank discussion with your mother. Be respectful and listen to what she has to say, address her concerns. Show her the knives you're interested in and explain to her your reasons for needing it. But remember, she is your mother and you are 13. If she decides that your wants are not warranted, that's her call and you'll have to abide by it. And you may have to do a little proving before she'll give you what you want. You said you leave the knife she had a problem with at your dad's house? Does that imply that he is ok with you having knives? If so, maybe include him in the talk with your mom as his word may carry more weight.
 
Bigfatts, exactly. I know adults who dont carry knives and have asked me what I need to carry one for. Point being you dont need a reason to convince anyone why you want to carry a knife in the first place. There was a time in America when everyone even boys carried knives. Times have changed... And Cards94 is a perfect example.

Why do you carry knives Cards94?
 
Bigfatts said:
That sort of logic is silly. How do you know he doesn't live in a rural area or participate in outdoor activities? Maybe he needs to cut hay bales, open bags, cut strings, shave the hair on his left arm or any of the other myriad things you do with a pocket knife. I carried a pocket knife at 13. Hell, my grandpa gave me my first knife when I was 7 or 8, although it was a Barlow.

To the op, as others have said, have a frank discussion with your mother. Be respectful and listen to what she has to say, address her concerns. Show her the knives you're interested in and explain to her your reasons for needing it. But remember, she is your mother and you are 13. If she decides that your wants are not warranted, that's her call and you'll have to abide by it. And you may have to do a little proving before she'll give you what you want. You said you leave the knife she had a problem with at your dad's house? Does that imply that he is ok with you having knives? If so, maybe include him in the talk with your mom as his word may carry more weight.
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Yeah he's ok with me having knives he feels like I can handle it. Not that I'm bagging on my mom or anything but she's pretty over protective. Yeah I probably would have to use it for shaving to because it's coming probably by next year or end of summer.
 
I find it most honorable that you are on the forums!!! I think it's great you are into knives... but truthfully it's mom rules and she ruled NO. she will come around though you just have to show her you can be responsible. owning a knife a 13 is not weird to me but if i was your parent it would draw up some question to as if you were ready.
 
Have your mom come on here and state her case and then we'll consider both arguments and make a ruling.
 
cards94 said:
at 13, nothing.
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So you're telling me, that at age 13, you never had to open mail? Boxes? You never whittled? 13 years of age is a nice time to have a knife IMO, as long as that 13 year old is responsible.
 
jjjeschke said:
I find it most honorable that you are on the forums!!! I think it's great you are into knives... but truthfully it's mom rules and she ruled NO. she will come around though you just have to show her you can be responsible. owning a knife a 13 is not weird to me but if i was your parent it would draw up some question to as if you were ready.
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it would draw up a question as to what exactly you will be using the knife for? are you working somewhere or fishing?
 
cards94 said:
what would a 13 year old like yourself use a spyderco for?
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To cut things, duh.
Heathen619 said:
13 knife
16 car
18 vote for the leader of the free world
21 drink
Seems about right to me
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Oh don't forget, 35 for president.

OP, I agree with others recommendations for a Delica. In fact if you could get your mom to give you permission I would be willing to give you one. Send me an email, you explain the deal with your mom, and we'll go from there.

Ah one more very important thing. You have to convince her you won't cause any sort of trouble with it, ie. take it to school, use it as a weapon, accidentally hurt yourself, etc. So explain to her how you plan on using it, let her know you're a member here and have been learning about how to safely use & handle knives, but most of all make sure she knows you want this to become a hobby and that you have great interest in it.

If she says no, don't go behind her back and get one anyways, just try to prove your responsibility to her and she'll probably come around.
 
Heck a few years ago when i was 13 i made my first knife. Just sounds like your mom is strict and wants you to stay out of trouble. It was kind of hard convincing my mom that I am responsible enough to handle knives and such. But since your parents live in different places, you could just get and keep the spyderco at your dads :rolleyes:
 
I can't even remember when I got my first knife. 8 years old or so.

Anyone who does not know what a 13 year old would need with a pocket knife does not remember being 13!

For cutting stuff. Sticks, cardboard, rope, whittling toy swords....etc.

Shoot, at 13 I was camping, hiking, canoeing.

By 13 I already had folders and fixed blade hunting knives, and owned firearms.........GASP! I went hunting, and rode a motorcycle...........Amazing that I am still alive.
 
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