Fishsak Loc: Vancouver BC

This is my first post. I have received fishingstage for about a year. I live in Vancouver BC and Salmon fished all my life. I have been a fly fisherman for about the last 15 yrs fishing mostly in Sakinaw Lake for sea run cutthroat. My grandson has done really well in school and really wants a pocketknife for the lake. I’m looking for suggestions.
Thanks

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Haven't any clue what knife to tell you other then to let the stage know how old the grandson is. Keeping it out of his pocket accidently while in school or showing it off on the corner is a must these days.

To many wackos out there would have his hide for having a weapon of mast destruction. Knowing his age would help justify if he is ready for that responsibility.

Fishsak Loc: Vancouver BC

He is 11. He will not be taking it to school. It is for our cabin at the lake. His older brother got my old!!!!!!!cub scout pocket knife

charlykilo Loc: Garden Valley Ca

Swiss army?

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

LOL I got my first at age 8 in Cub Scouts as well . I wish I still had it to give to my grandson but it was lost somewhere back in the beginning of my 75years. Carried that everywhere including school . That said, a swiss army would be great and they still make Cub Scout blades.

Fishing Fool Loc: redding, ca

The swiss army knife is a good start. If you want a good quality knife get a Kershaw. Big five has them on sale for 22.00 and they retail for 49.00. I have several of them and they have open assist and lock blades. They are one of the hardest knives to sharpen as they have a good hard stainless blade. My butcher buddy said it is the hardest he has ever sharpened, but keeps as edge for a long time.

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

Kershaw is good. Buck also makes a good pocket knife. Look for the one that's made in USA not china. https://www.amazon.com/Buck-Knives-Stockman-Three-Folding/dp/B00AU6AZUO/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=buck+371+made+in+usa&qid=1576363192&sr=8-1
Very nice knife. Rosewood handle and made in US. If he doesn't lose it, it will last him a lifetime. I'll bet if you look around you can find it for less than on Amazon.

Rob March Loc: Baltimore md.

I like the old timer series of knives. Ive had mine since 1986 and carry it everyday .

greenfrog Loc: Central NJ

Another vote for the swiss army knife. fisherman.

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

What is BIG FIVE

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

Schrade Old Timer and Uncle Henry used to be damn fine knives. In 2004 I believe they sold out to somebody who transferred their manufacturing to China and from what I've read the knives have not been the same quality since. So beware and check to see where it's made. USA made knives are pricier than their Chinese competition, as well they should be IMHO. Buck sells knives made both in the US and in China.

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

And while we're on the topic, instead of a knife, have you considered getting him a nice multi-tool like the leatherman? It's got a couple of knives (serrated and not) plus a bunch of other goodies like pliers and such. I carry mine when I'm fishing and I don't know how I got by before I had it.

Smokypig Loc: Cheyenne, wyoming

Almost everyone I know has a swiss army knife in a drawer somewhere. Too bulky. Case, buck, Kershaw and several others are quality. Sierra trading post used to have a good selection. Randal knives are very good, but very expensive.

Ron620DVS Loc: Guntersville Alabama

I chime in with a vote for the swiss army knife...He will be able to have it for life and be able to cherish it...

J.R. Sloan Loc: Inland Northwest (WA, OR, ID)

Here's just a suggestion I have used with some of my umpteen male grandkids over the years.
My experience is that unless it's otherwise cherished, the first jackknife will likely get lost, broken opening a rusty can or lost overboard.
On the other hand, nearly every neighborhood has a pawnshop or used-stuff store that ('way in the back someplace) has a box that serves as a home for all the lost and misplaced jackknives that ever toured that neighborhood or its old-guys' tool collections.
Go there, with the kid, and pick out a couple of the knives that need some work to restore (they'll only cost a few bucks in restorable condition).
Then go by your hardware store and buy a whetstone and a couple of sheets of wet-ot-dry sanding paper, starting at about 400 grit all the way to 1000 grit.
Then, offer to give your kid a lifetime knife supply, if only he'll spend the time with you to put these first two knives into condition so he's got his very own, with his own work in the tool.
Here's my bet: if you go through rust removal, shaping, sharpening and polishing the blades on a couple knives that he can keep at the cabin or in his dresser at home, he'll NEVER lose or misplace that tool, because it's not just a gift: it's something you shared with him and will mean a lifetime of valued, important ideas.