Son's first fixed blade ? ?

I would recomend the Frosts red handled (carbon blade) clipper. These are great using knives and very inexpensive, less than $15.00. I would also recommend getting something a nicer and putting it up for him until he is ready. This is what I have done for my boys.

Tom
 
I would recommend and second the notion of all the great benifiets of 'LarryS's' suggestion in including ones Son in the quest for his first sheath knife. This would be a fine oppertunity to teach, as well as all the Father and Son bonding that you BOTH will be deriving out of it!..

.. Over the coarse of the kids and I hunting up the multiple options for they're first fixed, and the eventual choice of the Marbles Woodcrafts that we decided on, the cost came up in conversation constantly with all the pros & cons concerning quality of steel, handle material, upkeep, ease of sharpening, uses, and the like. Therefore, if you do include the young lad in the choices at hand, you can add the 'value of a dollar' lesson to all the other benefits of having him be a big part of the process... Great Stuff!
Fun Thread! [Thanks Ron]

Abundant Blessings,
AFE~
 
My first fixed blade was a Buck Pathfinder. They can be had for around $30. A classic.

Another low cost (<$25) fixed blade that is one of my favorites, and a great choice for a first fixed blade, is the Schrade "Old Timer" Sharpfinger.
 
Thanks for all the great replies, I think I will sit down with My son, Ryan and we will make the choice together. It will be a great learning experience, and some more father-son bonding time. Thanks again for the suggestions. :D
 
sunnyd said:
What did they {K~7's} set you back w/out the etch I mean??
Anthony,
The K-7 goes for $185 and the acid etching was and probably still is part of the deal -- it looks great. I bought my K-1 at the same time -- these were knives that BoB D. took to the "Blade" Convention in Atlanta and didn't sell, so there was no 11 month wait. I called the day after they got back and Wendy talked me thru the available inventory and set it all up. They're great folks to do business with.
 
I think a Marbles knife is the ticket. I would want to ensure that my son's first straight knife is not too tactical looking especially if he is only 10 years of age. No pun intened!

Also, the cost of knife is a great way to teach a youngin about finance's
 
ras said:
Anthony,
The K-7 goes for $185 and the acid etching was and probably still is part of the deal -- it looks great. I bought my K-1 at the same time -- these were knives that BoB D. took to the "Blade" Convention in Atlanta and didn't sell, so there was no 11 month wait. I called the day after they got back and Wendy talked me thru the available inventory and set it all up. They're great folks to do business with.
Thanks ras! Great Info! I am going to contact them via email this weekend to inquie on the same. I was supposed to attend the Blade Show a month ago in June this year and ended up getting pressured into takeing on 'just another' work project from a client that conflicted with dates of the show... Just another reason[i was to have picked up a nice little 'treeman' skinner that i missed as well] that I wish I had went to the show.. dab~nabit!
 
A Swedish Frosts/Mora would be a good start- or maybe an Anza- That way it won't hurt so bad if/when it gets lost. I assume he's an exceptionally responsible guy (otherwise he wouldn't be up for a FB), but folks at that age do tend to lose things.
 
When my son turned 8 I gave him a Cold Steel Mini Pendalton Hunter.It is small enough for him to handle and will last forever.Holds a great edge too.At about $30.00 it won't break the bank.He is now 10 and owns 3 customs,Chris Reeves,Blackjack,and many other production blades.You may get something started if your not careful.
 
Another vote for looking at the inexpensive Scandinavian knives at ragweed forge -- great steel for the $$$ whether you choose stainless or carbon. Another idea (or maybe the next step after your son has gotten used to a factory fixed blade) is to buy some blades (also avlble from ragweed forge), mount them in handles you make yourselves, then practice some basic leathercraft & make a sheath. This is a really satisfying craft project. All the best,

Andrew
 
As said the scandinavian knives are *optimal*. They inherited thousands years of tradition of outdoors living and metal craft, this is not to question. Consider the layered Mora's, or a nice finnish Puuko, you will not be disappointed. They are excellent for wood work as well as for hunting and fishing.
 
I justed order my son the Speider from Helle Knives. Thanks for all the help. :D
 
I think you made a very nice choice. It should work well, it has a nice sheath, and it also has a mature look that your boy can take pride in.
 
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