My dad almost always has a knife on him - he turned 80 last week. I have bought him several. A couple years back on a whim I bought him an inexpensive Buck SS gentleman's folding knife - I don't remember the specific model. Or even the exact blade length. Probably something like a Buck College. The other day he mentioned he had lost the Buck SS knife. He had carried in his pocket to a retirement banquet (yea - even to a suit and tie affair - I said he always carries one) and thinks it fell out of his pocket in the parking lot when he pulled his handkerchief out. He said he used it to open his mail everyday and carried it to church etc. Said he should have had a lanyard on it - I don't think it had a hole but he thought it did (he is probably right since I don't remember much about it. My wife and I have already got him a nice X-mas gift but I would like to get him an inexpensive replacement.
I was thinking around a 2" blade folder, SS or other kind of dressy handle material (e.g. not black plastic), no clip - I think it makes it to think for is dress pants, but I think he would like a lanyard hole. Say less than $40. I like the Kershaw Chive looks/quality and size & it is USA made - but I am not sure at 80 he would really like the assist feature. I think it may kind of make him uncomfortable with that blade popping up so quick. I was thinking may be like a CRTK Pazoda 2 or Pazoda (but not sure about CRTK quality). I would sure like some recommendations/input - want to get something ordered in the next week or so.
I was thinking around a 2" blade folder, SS or other kind of dressy handle material (e.g. not black plastic), no clip - I think it makes it to think for is dress pants, but I think he would like a lanyard hole. Say less than $40. I like the Kershaw Chive looks/quality and size & it is USA made - but I am not sure at 80 he would really like the assist feature. I think it may kind of make him uncomfortable with that blade popping up so quick. I was thinking may be like a CRTK Pazoda 2 or Pazoda (but not sure about CRTK quality). I would sure like some recommendations/input - want to get something ordered in the next week or so.
