My Son's First Knife

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bonusmarple

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My oldest son, who is 8, will be starting 3rd grade this year. This is the year he will be a Bear in Cub Scouts and will be eligible for his whittler's chip. I promised him if he did well in school last year I would take him to buy his first knife. He could pick any of the Case knives in the shop short of the Tony Bose. I don't even have one of those :)

So he did well and with school around the corner, I took him to the store. He picked a Splitback Whittler in SS. You can google "C6487 Case “William Russell Case” Chestnut Bone Splitback Whittler" to see the knife he picked.

I am impressed at his choice. This is a very nice knife with no wobble or other issues. He is quite proud to have a knife like the ones I have. So far the knife and him are inseparable. I sharpened the main blade for him today.
 
Nice that's a great looking model there!! Swell center, how could anyone resist !
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Bet you got that over at Turner's. ;). I hope Mr. Pope is doing well.

That's a great pattern. I've got one like it in the Case Brothers variety. Great size and shape for carry and a nice assortment of blades. Plus they're pretty.
 
Great story! I love my first knife memories and I guarantee he will cherish this one.
You can't go wrong with a nice, new case knife.
Have some bandaids ready too.
 
You son has terrific taste in knives! That knife was part of a limited run in 2007 - I have the Barlow from the series and they are perfectly fitted, elegant knives. Congratulations to the young man! OH
 
bonusmarple said:
He picked a Splitback Whittler in SS. You can google "C6487 Case “William Russell Case” Chestnut Bone Splitback Whittler" to see the knife he picked.
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Why, I did just that, and found this image:

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Good going, Dad! :thumbup:

~ P.
 
jc57 said:
Bet you got that over at Turner's. ;). I hope Mr. Pope is doing well.

That's a great pattern. I've got one like it in the Case Brothers variety. Great size and shape for carry and a nice assortment of blades. Plus they're pretty.
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Yep, we got it at Turner's. Everyone is doing fine!
 
Old Hunter said:
You son has terrific taste in knives! That knife was part of a limited run in 2007 - I have the Barlow from the series and they are perfectly fitted, elegant knives. Congratulations to the young man! OH
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The knife has great snap on all blades, no rub, and no wobble. The grinds were good as well. I was happy and he was happy. He has good taste!
 
Great story, I can relate this is the 1st knife my Dad gave me, a Schrade Uncle Herny Trapper he gave it to me 40 years ago
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What a great story. I remember receiving my first knife, like I'm sure we all do. After all, it was responsible for the habit I carry around with me today. It's a proud moment for any parent when a child earns that first knife, and his will last him a lifetime! Well done!
 
Your son has really good taste. I would like to have one of those myself. It wil make a fine edc/whittling buddy..
Jim
 
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