Need Recommendations for 5 Pocket Knives

tas237

tas237

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Hey, all.

As the title says, I need recommendations for 5 different pocket knives.

My mother-in-law is dying from pancreatic cancer. She’s in the final stages now, at home on hospice care.

She told me yesterday that she’d like to get a pocket knife for her son, & one for each of her grandsons (4).

Im looking to spend around $150-200 each. The one for her son could be a bit more. Also, they’d need to be safe for teenage boys. So, I’m thinking a locking knife and not a slip joint. Additionally, they must to be knives these boys won’t be afraid to carry daily when they’re not school-aged anymore. So, durable, quality daily carry knives & nothing too fancy.

She wants high-quality daily users and not showcase knives so they carry her gift every day & remember her.

One last thing, 2 of these boys lost their mother to breast cancer 4 years ago. Their mother gave them each a small Sebenza and had their names engraved in her handwriting on the titanium. So, no Sebenzas. I want to keep that gift separate and special.

What would you all recommend? I’m also fine with the same models if they can be found in different configurations, colors, or materials.

Thank you for any help.
 
I would start with the Benchmade or Gerber custom shop. Both can do custom laser engraving, text and images.
 
Do you know how fast they can get an order done?
I don’t think we have much time before she’s completely sedated. Maybe 2-3 weeks if we’re lucky.
 
I hated the PM2 for the longest time because it was “everybody’s favorite” knife. Stupid reason I know. I decided to carry one for a while and damn it, now it’s one of my favorite- most useful blades! I would recommend the pm2 or Pm3 in s30v


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I'd go with a Cruwear spyderco para 3 if you can find in your price range. Benchmade bugout is a good one as well. Light and could easily be carried daily with ease. You can easily find Spyderco Chaparral's in your price range. They are a great edc lockback as well. Good luck on your quest.
 
Consider the Buck 841 Sprint Pro in Burlap or Carbon Fiber, as long as none of them are left handed since the pocket clip isn't reversible. A great quality bearing flipper at a good price from a company that you know will be there to stand behind their products long into the future. Good looking and hard working knife that will age well as they grow.
 
Culprit99 said:
Consider the Buck 841 Sprint Pro in Burlap or Carbon Fiber, as long as none of them are left handed since the pocket clip isn't reversible. A great quality bearing flipper at a good price from a company that you know will be there to stand behind their products long into the future. Good looking and hard working knife that will age well as they grow.
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We do have one lefty, but still a good recommendation.
 
First of all, thank you for being a help to these children in what is a very difficult time. You are a good man

my recommendation may be slightly different from others.

for something more traditional, so to speak more “heirloom“, I would recommend either a Case tribal lock (for a locking knife) or the more recently released Remington bullet knife. The Remington bullet knife is as classic as it gets and (in the recently released version) is made by Great Eastern Cutlery. It is an outstanding knife. It is a slip joint but teenagers have been managing with slip joints for decades and I don’t feel that it’s inherently dangerous. I had my first slip joint when I was eight years old and I’ve managed to keep all of my fingers.

Just a suggestion as traditional knife will always be “traditional“ and they can be carried throughout a lifetime. Case and Great Eastern Cutlery are both made in USA and also have lifetime warranties

good luck in whatever you choose and Godspeed

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I would also recommend the Spyderco PM2 with the now standard steel s45vn blade. Very useful, high quality knives. Ambidextrous, if that matters.
 
whp said:
I would also recommend the Spyderco PM2 with the now standard steel s45vn blade. Very useful, high quality knives. Ambidextrous, if that matters.
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Discussion for another thread - PM2 is great but I would disagree that it is ambidextrous.
 
So sad. Very kind thought of her, and a huge F cancer! Smoke and prayers for her and your family.

In the price range you are at, I'd consider Benchmade 940 lineup, Spyderco para2, or Protech tr3 if autos are ok.
 
Culprit99 said:
Consider the Buck 841 Sprint Pro in Burlap or Carbon Fiber, as long as none of them are left handed since the pocket clip isn't reversible. A great quality bearing flipper at a good price from a company that you know will be there to stand behind their products long into the future. Good looking and hard working knife that will age well as they grow.
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YES..
I Just bought one in Burlap Micarter at Smokey Mt Knife works. $109.
Really nice knife made by Iconic Buck Knives.

If you want value and non Usa made….Civivi6BF69696-A9D0-4D7E-939E-282A9A2DF916.jpeg
 
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