Standerd Knife LineUp for biginner

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Chicahiro Ishida

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How about thinking best set of knife,for biginner (your friend's 6 years old son)?
Let's talking about such items under $100, high performance
* Neck knife
* Pocket knife
* 3-4" one-hand folder
* MPT
* 4-5" hunting knife
* 5-7" fixed blade knife
* Larger Bowie or Khukri
* HandAx

I: some good Japanese Kiridasi with hand made kydex sheath, Victorinox souvenir, Spydreco endura, Swisstool, Falkniven F1, Back Nighthawk, ColdSteel Trailmaster, and Gerber sports Ax.

No price limit for bigginer, I give; Emerson La griffe , William Henry pocket knife, GT knife or Crisreeve Sevenza, Swisstool, Matrix Aida Loveless type drop hunter, Maddog A.T.A.K. or (If she or he like water play)Mittion MPK, Maddog or Randall, handax...

And I want some good 6"-7" fixed blade but not so hard; under 1/10" thick. I love thickblad fixed, but for cooking, we need sharp as kichen knife.
 
I wouldn't spend anywhere near $100 on ANY 6 year old. At that age, they're not going to appreciate what they really have. I would probably start a kid out on a cheap to good Victorinox or Multi-tool. Maybe your basic Buck/Shrade folding lock back. Just something where, if it gets lost or broken, it won't be that big a deal.
 
I think that a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife, ( one of the simpler models, like the tinker) is a perfect starting point for a beginner. They are useful and inexpensive, and as a non-locking knife, they teach you that safe knife handling is more important than a lock.
 
I would discourage you to buy your 6 year old any Bowies, Khukris or axes. Your child might get a very good bargaining position when it comes to weekly allowance... :D
 
I think the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Spartan or Tinker would be a good choice. I don't think I know any 6 year olds that have much use for a khukuri or an axe.
 
Ohayo!
I must agree with the others here. Get him a basic SAK or a lockback would be just fine. Save the good stuff for later (give him the axe and bowies after he gets a job, then he won't try to bargain for allowance)
 
Oh, Sorry!
I made mistake to confuse CHILD bigginer and ADULT bigginer.
And I would not say "for biginner" but only Standard lineup.

As you say, for child it is best that light SAK.
Hard knives are after basic training.
 
A SAK or small lock back are great for a kid's first knife.

For the adult beginner, I would suggest starting with a good quality folder. Neck knives, bowies and such will come into play as needs and desires develop.

Paul
 
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