Knife Ideas for My Nephew

[Mick Boardman]

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Brisa Trooper
Carves like a Scandi, cuts like a saber, good purchase on the canvas scales wet or dry, 5/32 stock 80crv2 , 4.5 inch blade, quality heavy leather sheath. Perfect camp knife to pair with a hatchet or saw.

Definitely what I would choose, the other suggestions are also good, but for the price this can’t be beat.

 

[Jsega51]

I’d suggest a Mora 510 Companion to start out with for a fixed blade since he’s got a pocket knife already, they’re pretty maintenance free, the handle has a grippy texture to it for better control, they sharpen easy and come in a bunch of different color combos. Priced pretty cheap too so you aren’t dumping $200+ on a handmade fixed blade from the forum makers yet before finding out how he’s going to use it, abuse it, or maintain it.

 

[RPZIP]

I’d suggest a Mora 510 Companion to start out with for a fixed blade since he’s got a pocket knife already, they’re pretty maintenance free, the handle has a grippy texture to it for better control, they sharpen easy and come in a bunch of different color combos. Priced pretty cheap too so you aren’t dumping $200+ on a handmade fixed blade from the forum makers yet before finding out how he’s going to use it, abuse it, or maintain it.

Or lose it. I'm all for a DM custom on both counts, but I might go the with cheap chopper and a Mora as well. If he still has them when he makes Eagle - give him the customs

 

[scorpnsnake]

Im not sure if anybody mentioned David Mary yet. Incredible value and outstanding performance. All while looking great doung it. Oh and that taco sheath is legendary.

 

[Mr. Tettnanger]

Buck 110 Drop Point!

 

[Elgatodeacero]

You got a lot of fixed blade ideas, but I would recommend a nice Great Eastern Cutlery folder.

I have given them as gifts to young and old and everyone loves a GEC!

 

[RPZIP]

You got a lot of fixed blade ideas, but I would recommend a nice Great Eastern Cutlery folder.

I have given them as gifts to young and old and everyone loves a GEC!

Bear in mind he already has a SAK, we just don't know which one it is.

 

[jbib]

Someone had me design a blade for a boy scout earlier this year. I tried to come up with a design that would inspire adventure and confidence. Mix between a spear point and Kephart for the blade shape. Sorry, the pics aren't the best.

Made a matching ferro rod.

ATS34 steel, Hitatchi's version of 154CM. I don't make a lot of knives and I bought a lot of it from Niagara when 154CM got hard to find.

I make most of the handle material I use.

Sheath came out nice. Ferro rod holder was a bit of ostrich I had.

You're a show off! In other words outstanding work, Sir.

 

[jbib]

Hi Everyone,

I am considering getting some knives for my nephew. He is in his mid-teens and is a very outdoorsy type of person. I have spoken with his mother, and she has given her approval for me to move forward with this project.
At this point, he is heavily involved in scouting and is very close to earning his Eagle rank.

I do know that he owns a SAK, but I don't know which model. To the best of my knowledge, that is the only knife he owns. Any ideas or recommendations?

The first thing I'd recommend is a customized buck spitfire. The colors are up to you. But I would definitely have the engraving recognize his award of Eagle Scout Rank. It is a significant positive achievement. (and looks pretty darn good on a resume too!)

 

[norcalAF]

The first thing I'd recommend is a customized buck spitfire. The colors are up to you. But I would definitely have the engraving recognize his award of Eagle Scout Rank. It is a significant positive achievement. (and looks pretty darn good on a resume too!)

I concur (Eagle Scout here) it is over a decade of hard work and commitment. I was honored by my cousin and asked to speak at his Eagle ceremony, and it left my eyes a little misty. In case y'all didn't know, Eagle Scout will get you your first rank in any of the armed services if you join .