Recommendation on folder for little old lady

I second Peter's advise on a Victorinox Alox Classic. The scissors should be useful as much as the pen knife.

God bless your grandma for having such a nice grandson. I am almost 43 and my grandma has been gone for eight years and I still think of her very often and miss her greatly. I think she will appreciate anything you get her since it is the thought that counts.
 
Have you entertained the possiblities of an unfolding knife ie fixed blade? Something like an AG Russell Woodswalker. Then she wouldn't have the problem of having a hard time opening or closing the knife. Plus, folding knive have better grips.

God Bless
 
I know you did not mention this, but think about a Swiss Army Knife. Would be more than a blade for her. Easy to open and use. Small enough to be comfortable in a purse, big enough to do just about any job she will come across. There are so many to choose from, I am sure you would find one that would be perfect for her.

Bill
 
I think all the suggestions are good. But, at 79, easy open is a must. So, please when you hear my suggestion it is truly with regards to her age, Arthritis maybe? My suggestion would not be a traditional but a Spyderco, the Hole in the blade is Huge it can be gripped by pinching it or with the thumb. And it does not have to be some Huge folder, ubber tactical, How about a Spyderco Kiwi MOP/Abalone. I bet she would love it and it's in your price range.

http://newgraham.com/store/product/3513/%23Spyderco-Kiwi-MOP-Abalone-SC75MOPA/
 
I think you had it right the first time. Get something from Benchmade with an axis lock. I’d suggest the mini rittergrip from Aeromedix. You can get it with black, yellow, or orange handles, and the blade is 2.88” long. It costs $107.00, which is just over your spending limit.
 
Spyderco dragonfly sounds like a good knife, Small but userbig, easy to open and fold together and a good slicer geometry on the blade. Also the fallkniven U2 comes to mind. SAK waiter is a small but userbig knife with aditional combitool. Mabye also a letherman micra could be a thing to think about for a gift like that. I have given my grandpa 2 knifesduring the years. EKA 38 wood and Eka 311. Hes now 96 and has diffikultys handeling them because the blades go deep into handle and the springs is strong.

Bosse
 
Since this discussion has moved beyond the scope of the "Traditional Knives" forum we'll move it over to the "General Knife Discussion" area...
 
Spyderco Delica...It's not too large,it's easy to open & close.They come in a few different colors.They are under $100.You can find one with VG-10 or ZDP-189.

Just saying,it's what I would get my grandmother if either one where still alive.

Good luck :)


[edited to add] If you want to get something more elegant,why not go with a Kopa?There are so many different handle materials,from exotic to wood & they're as easy to use as any Spyderco.
 
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I think your average senior would have some difficulties opening a knife with a nail nick and a stiff spring. Therefore I don't think a traditional slipjoint or SAK is a good choice here.

I think the Spyderhole would probably be the easiest opening method for aging fingers.

So there are various Spydercos to choose from, or a few Benchmade models that have the opening hole.

Of course there is always the Kershaw ET :D;)
 
I'm feeling spyderco Centofante 3. A not uber tacticle knife, nice spyderhole, good steel, plus well its a spyderco and most of us know what that entails ;)
 
In this situation I recommend the Spyderco Urban slip-joint with orange handle scales and wharncliffe blade.

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I don't think she would want something assisted unless she is very comfortable around knives. I think the Delica and Urban would be good suggestions, and i think slipjoint knives with a nail-slot would be annoying. What about a Boker subcom?
 
I'm not sure an AO would be a problem; depends on how well her hands are doing. That said, perhaps a Kershaw Chive with a lanyard. Of course, you could look into one of Michael Morris' FB Mini Profilers; drop point or Wharncliffe. Of course, John Kiedaisch makes some wonderful little FBs, like the Mini Kephart or the Tin Knife.

Greg
 
thank you all for your help. I have decided to go with a spyderco kopa. I will let you know what she thinks after she has had it for a while. Jackknife you were dead on!
 
The downside to most assisted knives is that they are often quite a bit harder to close.
 
I think it's unlikely that she would find something with a nail nick easy to open or would want to do it one handed. Additionally, it needs to be easy to close. My youngish wife often borrows whatever knife I have in my pocket and hands it back to me to close.

The Spyderco urban seems like the best choice mentioned. A white FRN Delica would be a good choice as well.
 
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