Suggestions for a gift knife under $200.00

[Cattaraugus225]

My son needs a pick-me-up, I want to send him a no occasion knife. About the only qualification is American Made. I have been searching all of the regular sites and come up with Benchmade Bug-out for my first choice unless someone comes up with a better solution. Help is appreciated.

 

[shane45-1911]

Is your son a knife guy?

 

[Cattaraugus225]

Is your son a knife guy?

He is not a knife collector, but he does appreciate a good blade. He will use a knife for daily carry and work.

 

[pholder]

Spyderco para3 or Buck custom shop 500 series . Rarely does the para3 leave my pocket

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]

does it have to be a folder?

Becker makes awesome knives under 200

 

[Wolverine666]

Off the top , Paramilitary2 , Yojimbo2 , Large or Small Griptilian and Manix2. These are all larger than the Bugout but not huge.

 

[Ruari]

If he likes them thicc, then have a look at the SOG SEAL XR.

 

[hhmoore]

A Hogue Deka is comparable in size, with g10 handles and better steel; and would be my choice over the bugout (*of note, the bugout had never appealed to me).
Also take a look at the Hogue Ritter, and some TRM offerings (I like the Atom; but the Neutron is pretty popular) - TRM might not be readily available.

 

[sgt1372]

Too many to mention and not enough criteria to offer a meaningful suggestion.

Just give your kid the knife you "think" he'd like and keep the receipt in case he doesn't and, if that's the case, then take him to the store (or the website) with you to let him pick out the one he wants.

 

[K.O.D.]

Can't go wrong with a Spyderco Para 2,3, Manix 2, or yojimbo 2.

 

[NG VI]

My son needs a pick-me-up, I want to send him a no occasion knife. About the only qualification is American Made. I have been searching all of the regular sites and come up with Benchmade Bug-out for my first choice unless someone comes up with a better solution. Help is appreciated.

 

[Boattale]

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not american made

 

[wouter1967]

I'd go for a (custom) Buck 110.
Who doesn't like them as a gift

 

[NG VI]

not american made

Sucks for the son then, doesn't it

 

[gazz98]

Sucks for the son then, doesn't it

No, it doesn't.

1. Is your son a *gear or tool* in general?

If he is, I might go for a pair of tools.
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/BU...e-g10-handles-cerakote-deep-carry-pocket-clip
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/LM...multi-tool-stainless-steel-black-nylon-sheath

If he doesn't like tools, maybe a USA made pocket flashlight? Drop the Rebar MT for a Surefire?
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SF...single-output-led-flashlight-black-600-lumens

2. Just a knife then ..
Another vote for the Hogue Deka.
https://usamadeblade.com/collection...stonewashed-20cv-blade?variant=43465840853205

 

[mrknife]

benchmade mini grip

 

[Boattale]

Nothing wrong with a bugout. When it comes to BM, I am a 940 fan. Just really like the unique design, how light and easy it carries and how much blade it gives for size and weight.

 

[Cattaraugus225]

benchmade mini grip

Of course that is a great suggestion, but he has both the mini and full size Griptillion.

 

[Cattaraugus225]

Sucks for the son then, doesn't it

It is not that bad....I know that there are some excellent knives made in China, but I would just rather support products made by Americans when I can.

Nothing wrong with a bugout. When it comes to BM, I am a 940 fan. Just really like the unique design, how light and easy it carries and how much blade it gives for size and weight.

I did look at the 940s but I just don't like the styling.

 

[Cattaraugus225]

does it have to be a folder?

Becker makes awesome knives under 200

Yep, I want the gift to be a folder that he will use every day. But thanks for the suggestion.