What makes For A Good First Knife?

[Bob Denman]

BTW he still keeps an old pocket knife he received from our father. It always just sits on his desk. He got mad at me when I asked to sharpen it. He said he does not use that knife to cut anything ever. He is afraid if he uses it it will disappear or break.

With his track record: I understand his fear.
It sounds as if he needs an intervention!

 

[Leo Greer]

Civivi Praxis. It’s a hard worker that can really be appreciated for it’s superior quality over something you buy at Academy.

The Civivi Wyvern is a little weirder but also a viable choice. And it has a super slicey hollow ground D2 blade.

If you wanted to get him something a little nicer, both WE and Kizer can put in some work, but I’d personally go with a Kizer Vanguard something due to price, and the fact that not everyone will immediately appreciate the extra $40-$60.

Actually, the Begleiter with canvas micarta could be a great choice…

 

[Leo Greer]

Oops, just realized how old this thread is.