Need help chosing a gift.

Bob W. Thanks for the questions, I am still new to this forum stuff.
Here goes:
I would lean more towards a modern design since my uncle is late 40's.
A lock of some sort is needed.
No bone handles, wood would work, or anything else.
About 3" or less closed for in-pocket carry.
Under 75 dollars is what I am shooting for. 50 or less is great.
 
USA made under 40.00, under 3.00 closed, no bone, assisted opening, sharp, different finishes and blade styles.

Kershaw Chive.

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How about a SAK with alox scales? They are slim and pocketable, inexpensive but good, and come in a huge variety.
 
I would lean more towards a modern design since my uncle is late 40's.
A lock of some sort is needed.
No bone handles, wood would work, or anything else.
About 3" or less closed for in-pocket carry.
Under 75 dollars is what I am shooting for. 50 or less is great.
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Here are some Kershaw knives that fit your requirements. Old-school lockbacks, with modern styling, wood handles, and right at your price range. http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_type/folding/locking/kershaw_wild_turkey.html
 
Bolt said:
Bob W. Thanks for the questions, I am still new to this forum stuff.
Here goes:
I would lean more towards a modern design since my uncle is late 40's.
A lock of some sort is needed.
Under 75 dollars is what I am shooting for. 50 or less is great.
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I think you are making a mistake to require some "sort of lock"
If it is to be used as general purpose pocket knife he would more
appreciate the versatility of several types of blades.
I think it can be assumed that general purpose knifes arent
going to see the heavy duty work that requires a locked blade.

Good old Stockmen, Congress or Sows Belly etc multiblade slip joints
give the most mileage for "gentlemenly activities" .
 
Thank you all for your suggestions, I will be making a choice here in a few days.

Thanks again for all of your help.
 
Let me suggest that as your 'young' uncle is already carrying a design he picked out himself, and one that he enjoys carrying, that a quality knife in the same style would have the best chance of meeting his needs.
If you can ask him without giving away any secrets about your gift, try and find out what he likes about his current knife and what he would change.
Then your search will be much easier.
There is no point in getting him a traditional two or three blade slip-joint if he really likes the locking blade. If he likes a one-handed opener rather than nail-nicks and two handed opening, the same goes.
If he hates the serrations, or loves them, then you have clear pointers to what will be well received.
It is really good that you are taking notice of him, and looking to get something that he would like to receive, rather than something you want to give.
There are many, many options. Just stay with a quality company, and when you have only a couple of options left, I'm sure all here will be happy to give specific opinions based on real comparisons.
Greg
 
If on a budget, I would recommend the Spyderco endura with wave. Those can be had online for around 60 bucks. The waveless version is around 50 online. You can probably find it even cheaper. You can't go wrong with any BM, especially the griptilian.
 
F3X said:
USA made under 40.00, under 3.00 closed, no bone, assisted opening, sharp, different finishes and blade styles.

Kershaw Chive.

K1600BR.jpg
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Now you've given me an idea thanks:thumbup:

Never considered one of these but I've got to get one as a pre-Christmas treat:D
 
I think one of the best bargains out there is a Kershaw Vapor II.
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Then you might consider a Buck 112.
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