Multi-tool for a 9-yr old boy.

[WA Martin]

Yea, his granddad definitely would not be pleased if Michael grabbed his glasses with the hook. His father will not be pleased if he hooks his own glasses with the hook.

Dantor - I obviously don't get out enough. I wouldn't think to do most of your list with a hook on a SAK. Hopefully I would be clever enough to use it to help undo knots and such but I probably wouldn't think to use it as a clothes hanger.

I never has a SAK as a youth. I've always admired them from a gadget point of view and lusted after the Champ or whichever model it is with the 60-some odd tools.

My first knife was a Camp King. It was a lot of fun. But they aren't made anymore. I've looked at several versions of a scout knife but they are all way too expensive for this gift.

I should dig through my treasure box and find the one SAK I do have. At least I think it is a SAK. It has the red scales anyways. I must be a special edition of some sort since I've never seen the one tool on it on any other knife advertised. It has a telescopic pointer! I'f I do dig it out I'll try to post a pic.

 

[UffDa]

Don't forget to include a box of Band-Aids.

 

[WA Martin]

I might have an extra box from the Buck factory tour I took. On the strip they say "Official Buck Blade Tester - Guess that one was sharp!". Or something to that effect.

 

[Bill_H]

Nice choice! I'm sure he'll love it.

BTW, Target around here has Hikers for $25 and they come with a free Gardener (single blade w/nylon scales) that they call a Utility knife on the packaging. Wouldn't hurt to grab one to put away for a gift or have for yourself, and keep the Garderner either way
Many people like the Gardener as a dedicated whittler.

 

[mnblade]

I'd go with a Leatherman Kick.

They are inexpensive, have the basic tools, and they don't lock. Now, I'm all for safety, and I certainly don't WANT anyone to get hurt. However, some of the most memorable lessons in handling a knife/tool came from being momentarily careless and having it close on me giving me a painful (but extremely minor) reminder to watch what I was doing.

If used properly, the Kick blade will not close on him. If he gets in a hurry and doesn't fold the tool back up before he jams the blade into some wood or something, it might nips his knuckles enough to teach him Besides, the back spring on one of these tools isn't even as snappy as a SAK. He won't lose a finger

You can pick up a Kick for around $20, and it has everything a tinkering boy might need.

I totally agree. :thumbup:

 

[WA Martin]

Maybe he'll get one of those when he turns 12. If he learns to use this one.

It came in the mail yesterday. Sure looks nice. I may just have to get four or five for myself.

 

[Dantor]

It came in the mail yesterday. Sure looks nice. I may just have to get four or five for myself.

LOL! ahh ohh, Martin's got the SAK bug!

the good news is it's not as expensive as other addictions!

get us some pictures if you can

 

[JackNate]

I'm saving my worn down SAKs for my little boy. I was thinking of making one bladeless, then one into a "my first V-NOX". The bladeless would still be cool and handy, and let him feel a sense of ownership if I let him carry it around. Then he can use daddy's bladed one under supervision. At least thats my plan. It will be a while until he walks let alone use tools.

A mini screwdriver with exchangable bits would be good for a little guy too. Or a cool flashlight. Anything to give him the idea of being prepared and taking care of your tools.