There is no such thing as a beginner knife

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This is a term I have seen often, and it is ridiculous, there is absolutely no such thing as a beginner's knife. Knives do not have learning curves, they are one of the simplest tools in existence. A knife does not require an experienced veteran expert to use while another knife is for the "beginners." There might be an inexpensive knife or an expensive knife, but there is no such thing as a skill hierarchy with knives, such a thing is a fallacy. It's laughable.
 
Sure. But I also think it’s fair that there are “entry level” knives for those entering into collecting, or who are just delving into facets of the hobby for which they are not familiar, whether it be a certain brand, or the benefits/disadvantages of materials or functions specific to certain models that they may not be aware of.
 
I think you've pretty wildly misunderstood the concept.
A. Knife skills are absolutely a thing and there are definitely some knives that are better to use as a beginner to help develop those skills, both for safety and so as not to damage the tool involved.

B. Many in this community recommend beginner knives to potential enthusiasts because if you drop $500 on a knife before you're sure that it's a hobby you enjoy you probably just wasted about $400-$450, whereas $50-100 will buy a nice knife that will be useful even if collecting isn't for you.
 
cbl3 said:
This is a term I have seen often, and it is ridiculous, there is absolutely no such thing as a beginner's knife. Knives do not have learning curves, they are one of the simplest tools in existence. A knife does not require an experienced veteran expert to use while another knife is for the "beginners." There might be an inexpensive knife or an expensive knife, but there is no such thing as a skill hierarchy with knives, such a thing is a fallacy. It's laughable.
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There actually are models made for youths' first knife , that have rounded / blunt tips .

Some knives are more challenging to handle than others .

I don't see getting overwrought on the topic .
 
Sure, why not learn to sharpen and maintain a knife with a $150 Benchmade or Spyderco? Heck, get yourself a $500 Sebenza or $900 Shirogorov. No need to ruin a <$50 Kershaw or Byrd or Rat 1 when you can waste much much more with your undeveloped skills. Forget the forgiving 8CrMoV and AUS-8, skip right to CPM-M4 and S-90V!
 
One post, and it's to try & start an argument.

Banned member sneaking back?
 
cbl3 said:
This is a term I have seen often, and it is ridiculous, there is absolutely no such thing as a beginner's knife. Knives do not have learning curves, they are one of the simplest tools in existence. A knife does not require an experienced veteran expert to use while another knife is for the "beginners." There might be an inexpensive knife or an expensive knife, but there is no such thing as a skill hierarchy with knives, such a thing is a fallacy. It's laughable.
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Well..a knife with a guard is more begginer friendly then one without such as the mora line..who has one with and without.

A crk may not be a great choice for a first knife if they are younger ..who may lose or abuse it in ways the knife isn't intended for.

I think there is a case that beginners may not have a logical skill with a knife even if anyone can use a knife.
 
I tend to stick to locking blades for youngsters first knife over a slip joint. I know millions of folks had a slip joint as their first knife and it is important to teach them how to properly use a knife (cutting technique, don't pry, etc.) but kids can lose focus and be irresponsible so I stick with a locking blade as a "beginning blade". I just think it might cut down on some cut fingers in the long run. Yes, I understand cut fingers are a learning lesson too. I've posted this similar stance on previous posts and people I know will disagree.

I also think it is important to get a smaller knife for a smaller hand if the beginner in question is a youngster.
 
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