BEST first Spyderco for my son
- patrickbateman
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BEST first Spyderco for my son
At what age firstly do you think my son should get his first knife? (I'm thinking at least in grade 6). How bout yours?
And of course, it will be a Spydie, so WHICH spydie is most suited for their first one?
Thanks, I'm sure this will get a lot of responses!
And of course, it will be a Spydie, so WHICH spydie is most suited for their first one?
Thanks, I'm sure this will get a lot of responses!
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My son's first knife was a Delica 3 trainer. He could practice opening and closing the knife without me worrying about him getting cut. Now that he is 10 and has demonstrated good knife handling skills, he has a Byrd Robin, several cheap multi-tools, a small Cutco, and some other stuff I cleared out of my knife case to make room for more Spydies.
I vote for a trainer if the kiddo is really young.
I vote for a trainer if the kiddo is really young.
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Dragonfly C28PBK
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Delica C11PBK
Ladybug 3 LBK3P
Any of these would be great in my opinion.
Native C41PBK
Delica C11PBK
Ladybug 3 LBK3P
Any of these would be great in my opinion.
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I have bought and engraved a Pink D4 for each one of my daughters and a Blue ZDP D4 for my son. My eldest daughter has used her Pink D4 under supervision and I will be introducing the others to their knives soon as well.
Personally I think the very small knives might not be as safe as a medium sized one due to the need for slightly more accurate and fine motor skills. Too large and the blade might be unweildy. So I settled on a medium sized ones for my kids. When they get older they can use my other dozens of blades - or bloody well get their own :p :D
I will most likely choose something a little bit more elegant for them when they leave school.
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Dragonfly
Jester
Cricket
I have bought and engraved a Pink D4 for each one of my daughters and a Blue ZDP D4 for my son. My eldest daughter has used her Pink D4 under supervision and I will be introducing the others to their knives soon as well.
Personally I think the very small knives might not be as safe as a medium sized one due to the need for slightly more accurate and fine motor skills. Too large and the blade might be unweildy. So I settled on a medium sized ones for my kids. When they get older they can use my other dozens of blades - or bloody well get their own :p :D
I will most likely choose something a little bit more elegant for them when they leave school.
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I think I was 10 or so with a very dull swiss army knife. Prob 4-6th grade is a good idea. Good to teach him not to bring it to school quick as well
My pick would probably be a plane edge cricket. Cute and no a real distinct point. Good for utility stuff and doesn't have the strong self-close that a back lock has *snap + fingers*
My pick would probably be a plane edge cricket. Cute and no a real distinct point. Good for utility stuff and doesn't have the strong self-close that a back lock has *snap + fingers*
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Thanks, but I'm looking for a knife for sure...I remember my grandfather buying me and my brother a swiss army type knife when we were young and I thought it was the coolest thing...DMgangl wrote:Spyderench. My first knife was in a cheap $5 multi tool from walmart. It was cheap but it started it all. It would be a great first knife that will start 2 of men's greatest addictions Knives and Tools.
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It's just that now I love spydies, and a lot of the tools on the swiss are kind of useless (or not used often), I was leaning towards a folder...
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Endura 4 Foliage Green CE
Lum Foliage Green PE
Paramilitary CAMO w/black PE
UKPK S30V Foliage Green
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- patrickbateman
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CombatGrappler wrote:My son's first knife was a Delica 3 trainer. He could practice opening and closing the knife without me worrying about him getting cut. Now that he is 10 and has demonstrated good knife handling skills, he has a Byrd Robin, several cheap multi-tools, a small Cutco, and some other stuff I cleared out of my knife case to make room for more Spydies.
I vote for a trainer if the kiddo is really young.
I can see my wife now saying what the **** did I get a 'fake' knife for, whats the point? I kinda agree...it would be good for a day or so, and then BORING to him and me!
But a spydie blade is scary too....he's not ready yet, but appreciate the reply.
Cricket SS PE
Endura 4 Foliage Green CE
Lum Foliage Green PE
Paramilitary CAMO w/black PE
UKPK S30V Foliage Green
:D:D
Endura 4 Foliage Green CE
Lum Foliage Green PE
Paramilitary CAMO w/black PE
UKPK S30V Foliage Green
:D:D
- patrickbateman
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I agree with you on little knives and fine motor skills...good point...my SS cricket in my guy's hands I cringe at right now....I think a medium sized one is the right way to go....ozspyder wrote:Ladybug
Delica 4
Dragonfly
Jester
Cricket
I have bought and engraved a Pink D4 for each one of my daughters and a Blue ZDP D4 for my son. My eldest daughter has used her Pink D4 under supervision and I will be introducing the others to their knives soon as well.
Personally I think the very small knives might not be as safe as a medium sized one due to the need for slightly more accurate and fine motor skills. Too large and the blade might be unweildy. So I settled on a medium sized ones for my kids. When they get older they can use my other dozens of blades - or bloody well get their own :p :D
I will most likely choose something a little bit more elegant for them when they leave school.
Love all of the suggestions though, I have many to look at on google images!
Cricket SS PE
Endura 4 Foliage Green CE
Lum Foliage Green PE
Paramilitary CAMO w/black PE
UKPK S30V Foliage Green
:D:D
Endura 4 Foliage Green CE
Lum Foliage Green PE
Paramilitary CAMO w/black PE
UKPK S30V Foliage Green
:D:D
- patrickbateman
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Honestly, I wouldn't start him off with a Spydie. I know you may take that as blasphemy but in my opinion, Spyderco knives come far too sharp out of the box for a young kid.
I would start your son out with a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. The blades are very useful and sharp enough to perform. In addition, you son will gain an appreciation for the knife as a TOOL rather than a cool toy. The addition of other tools along with a knife will emphasize that association. Look into getting him a Vic Cadet. It's light, cheap, slim, nice-looking and very functional.
I would start your son out with a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. The blades are very useful and sharp enough to perform. In addition, you son will gain an appreciation for the knife as a TOOL rather than a cool toy. The addition of other tools along with a knife will emphasize that association. Look into getting him a Vic Cadet. It's light, cheap, slim, nice-looking and very functional.
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D1omedes wrote:Honestly, I wouldn't start him off with a Spydie. I know you may take that as blasphemy but in my opinion, Spyderco knives come far too sharp out of the box for a young kid.
I would start your son out with a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. The blades are very useful and sharp enough to perform. In addition, you son will gain an appreciation for the knife as a TOOL rather than a cool toy. The addition of other tools along with a knife will emphasize that association. Look into getting him a Vic Cadet. It's light, cheap, slim, nice-looking and very functional.
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My first spydie was a merlin when I was 12. A few cuts and a few stitches got me to respect it. Sometimes experience is the best teacher, but do like the idea of a trainer for your son.
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Well, as much as I LOVE Spydies, I gotta agree with D1omedes and thebestnoobcake on that. I especially agree with the 'tool association' idea. With regard to age, of course his maturity level would dictate that, but I got my first knife at 9 years old. I acquired a nice Z-shaped scar on my thumb that same year... :rolleyes:D1omedes wrote:Honestly, I wouldn't start him off with a Spydie. I know you may take that as blasphemy but in my opinion, Spyderco knives come far too sharp out of the box for a young kid.
I would start your son out with a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. The blades are very useful and sharp enough to perform. In addition, you son will gain an appreciation for the knife as a TOOL rather than a cool toy. The addition of other tools along with a knife will emphasize that association. Look into getting him a Vic Cadet. It's light, cheap, slim, nice-looking and very functional.
My son is rocking an SAK. Its great. I wanted to buy him a Laybug, but I found the added tweezers and scissors better suited to his curious mind. Ladybug is a great choice, along with the D'fly.
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i vote for a wouter combo, a ladybug with a SAK Classic attached
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Orange G10 Wharnie Urban 064v
Blue/grey Waved Delica 4 (gifted to my close friend who is headed to Anapolis)
Black FRN Jester Ghetto Wave
ATS-55 SS harpy in full spyder edge!(loved, and then gifted to a Plebe at annapolis)
Carbon Fiber KIWI
Manix2CE 064v Ghetto Wave
SSSE Cricket
Delica4 full SE Ghetto Wave
May your food be rich, your knives be honed, your women be sweet, and your good friends stoned.