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RedWolfHowlin

RedWolfHowlin

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for my soon to be teenage son??

Yea, my oldest becomes the ripe young age of 13 this weekend..... :cool: hard to believe he is growing up so fast. Being a scout and all, I had thought of a BAIII or an ABA but I am now wondering if a different knife might better suit him..... maybe a little bit bigger for more all around survival..... thought I would wait till he was a little older for a bigger knife but am now contemplating this at the last hour.

Thoughts, suggestions, insights, experience welcome.

Thanks in advance. :thumbup:
Ron

P.S. Yea, this little wolf is a little anxious and nervous about parenting a teenager. He is a great kid though and a wonderful son. :)
 
i think a gw would be good for a scout, should be able to perform most of his tasks and wont break the bank.

however, i rec'd my first buck hunter around his age, so im not against a larger blade for a teenager.

how about a batac? only problem is the wait.
 
RHW,

To be honest I think either of those two will be fine. Good size for younger hands. Save one of those HOGSJTLE for his 16th. Maybe add a piggyback sheath for a GW.
 
Thanks for the thoughts. I have a couple GW's and am just not sure/confident of the handle for a secure, safe grip during use on this sweet little blade. I tend to think the handle style of the BAIII/ABA allows for a firmer and more secure grip..... more hand coverage and nice index finger protection.

I am wondering if one of the Bascis might be a good choice with the different handle material.

As for the SJTACLE's, I am saving those for later as you advice (Briggz)..... but the regular SJTAC with thinner blade might be a possibility.
 
GW, ABA, AD, MS would all be good choices.

For a kid just starting out you want to give him the "Mora of Busses" if you'll excuse the oxymoron ;)
 
Morimotom, I was thinking of the Basic 5 which I did not see any on the exchange. Thanks for the heads up though. :thumbup:

Kraz, I had thought of the AD and MS (just couldn't come across a Leaner Meaner though and not sure I want to give up my lonely LMS..... the regular MS or MrS might be a little too thick for the use at this age). The AD is definitely a sweet little blade. Thanks. :thumbup:
 
(Forgive my blasphemy) I have seen some great looking Scrapyards on the exchange lately. Excellent knife that won't break the bank, just my humble opinion.
 
I would give him something to big to carry around concealed.
Kids will always be tempted to take it out of the house!
My 13 year old got a Gransfors and Bruks Hunting Axe for Xmas.
 
Send me the BAIII, ABA, and a HOGSJT LE... I'll put them thru the paces and let you know. :D :D :p

I would think the BAIII is a perfect choice... you can upgrade him to a larger blade in a couple of years.
 
I'd go with the ABA, or something in the mean street family (Meaner, Leaner Meaner, Street Scrapper). Something from Scrapyard or the Swamp might be better - get two in case one "disappears" - left somewhere, knocked into a lake, etc.

Depends a little bit on his size/strength. Any of the 4" busses could be used to build a shelter, but a FBM might be a little much to chop with for very long, not to mention haul around.

I'm not sure where you are, but keep in mind that fixed blades may not be looked on favorably in the BSA. They're not technically banned, but many units don't allow them. If your local troop is OK with it, or your outside the US, sheath knives may be fine. That doesn't mean don't get him one - just that he may not be able to take it on scout events.

Awesome present idea.
 
I don't think you can go wrong any way you choose. Probably the old style satin jack would be a great all arounder. Either that or a Mud Razor. In addition to the great choices you already have.....
 
IMO, the ABA is better of the two. Most adults wouldn't really consider them too small!
Heck, most scout, AFAIK just carry folders.
The reason I suggest the ABA, is because it will probably be easier for him to sharpen, since it's thinner. It would also my personal preference, since I generally prefer thinner blades on my smaller knives.
 
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