What knife will you pass down?

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Me being young (18) with my life ahead of me with no kids currently, it only creeps into my head what knife will i pass down to my child. I haven't came upon the knife that is my favorite, or that i think would be a nice introduction to the hobby for a future child. I've seen threads on the past referencing a knife that the OP would give to their child (ex: the gentleman that cut his new born's umbilical cord with his manix 2.) now after a little rambling; what knife will you pass down? Is it a stock knife, or something custom( you modded it, or had it made to spec.) does it have history to it(sentimental value), or just something you think the child that would receive it would get the most utility out of it? Pictures of said knife would be nice for us other members to see the knife you talk about, but if that isn't possible text about it will suffice.
 
Jastab said:
My son is getting my entire collection of knives, guns and tools.
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That's what I was thinking. If I had to chose one it would be the SAK my dad gave me. And It would also have to be the fixed blade my grandpa gave me. If it had to be one of my modern knives... Probably the Spyderco Gayle Bradley.
 
Cute kid. Knife is fine, too.

My gift list has, at last count, lots of nice relatives and friends; from Swat cops to office-jocks; from kids to college students to mothers. I am hoping to convert those folks who don't know the daily utility of a blade. And don't forget to gift our deployed military...please!
For me, a last fun fling. I highly recommend it.
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My sons are 25 and 21 years old. When they were young I bought each of them their first knife ( both fixed blades ). They still have the knives. I have bought them both knives for special occasions over the years and have helped them get a good start on their own collection. I have several knives that were my dads and will pass those down to them in the future and leave them both an excellent gun and knife collection to remember me by.
 
Every time I think about being cheap with a gun or a knife, I think about my kids. Will they have the same freedom that I have? Will it be to late?
So I get the more expensive and better quality item, knowing it has to last a while.
 
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You would not believe his technique. He's only 2.

I have an first edition cold steel tanto that I used to compete with when I was younger. It means alot to me, and has won me 6 first place trophies.

I also have a matching pair of kyle Hanson knives. I'd like to give him the 3.5", and I'll have the 6" for camping. Or if he wants the 6" that's cool too.
He will surely end up with all of my collection.

Besides that, he's got his pick of customs, sebenzas, etc.
 
My collection of edged weapons and tools will be distributed amongst family/close friends.
 
All of 'em! But your question made me immediately think of this one in particular - Northwoods Ivory Norfolk Whittler:

 
I have told my wife specific knives that go to certain people if I croak. For example my daughter gets an annual sebenza from her birthday. Here are the ones I told her specifically about other then the one mentioned:

Dozier folding hunter
Emerson cqc7
1999 annual sebenza

All my other knives will be given to family on a first come first serve basis!
 
ALL of them..and everything else..dead is dead as far as stuff goes.

Actually I like giving heirlooms while living....my family including kids, brothers, a SIL and couple of nephews have and will continue to receive a knife or firearm when or if I decide to give them one. I have also given firearms to hunting/shooting partners. I'm talking responsible, mature adults here.

They can enjoy them now and I enjoy giving them ..inheritances are fine however enjoying a gift while the giver is alive seems to be appreciated.

Best.
 
I don't have kids so won't be passing any knives down. They'll end up in some box somewhere.
 
I have thought about this. The thing is it seems that times have changed. Getting Grandad's knife was special because he only had the one or two, they were carried by him almost continuously, (Maybe every time he went hunting, etc.)

Nowadays, most people on here at least, own many knives. It becomes a question of what makes an inherited knife special. Is it a special remembrance of someone when it never came out of the safe but to get cleaned and fondled less than once a year? Is it special when the shelf is full of 75 other knives and the one you get has four nearly identical brothers that just have different steel, handles, etc? I considered buying heirloom quality knives for my son, but didn't. Will people use knives when they invent pocket lightsabers? Will my favorite be legal for him to carry? I have tried to back up and try to think of things differently. He'll get everything anyways, I try to give him pleasant memories while I'm still here. (Hopefully a long time to go yet!)

Kids will think of you and remember you by things like that old threadbare hat he always wore to cut grass, not by a multi hundred dollar treasure that stayed in the safe.

Grizz
 
Obviously you'll give it to those who would appreciate it the most.
My dad is that way with the guns. We have already implicitly "laid claim" to certain guns of his, just based on what we used to shoot the most as kids or when we go shooting with him. Like some of mine are his VP9, Marlin 30-30, 870, Sig 220, and his old S&W 22.
As for knives. He really isn't into them...at all. So any knives that we would get are the wal-mart brands that I've never really cared for.


But what would I pass down? Probably my ESEE and Winkler. However, they will have seen some heavy use (hopefully) by the time that I kick the bucket. I'd love to pass down my SOCOM Delta and Leatherman Surge. But at the rate I use it (and temporarily lose it) that might not happen or that they'll just be really busted up tools.
 
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