This! +1

I've got to agree with Bruce and some of the others on the Mora -- even semi-supervised, he might drop it off a boat or dock. That doesn't mean to never give him something nicer, but I'd recommend starting him out more modestly. Of course, it's your call -- if you want to start him out with mudder-handled INFI, go ahead, but if something happens to it, that might push the "take care of nice things" talk toward being a bit heavier than it needs to be.

I agree with the sentiment, A good quality less expensive blade to begin with. As said earlier the most important thing is time together.

I think that something with a smaller handle would be good for a young boy. He will maintain better control of the blade if it fits him well, regardless of the maker. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

a mora sounds like a really good choice when you think about the possibilty of loosing the knife. it's still a nice enough blade that i think i want one myself. snag that for him and maybe something will come down the line from the yard that will suite him as he gets used to handling knives.

i don't think you can go wrong though... i used to tell parents all the time that the only way to go wrong is to not put anything there for your kid when you can.

Great advice. The collective wisdom of The Yard is an excellent resource. I can tell others have thought about this much more thoroughly than I have.

I'm leaning towards a less expensive blade that I would not mind losing, small enough for him to handle, but still solid.

Right now, the ratchet is at the top of the list because it is short, not pointed and a beater. I would not freak-out if he lost it.

And you guys are right, it's the spending time with him that matters most. That's why I'm considering giving him a blade. We've been in the outdoors quite a bit and he seems ready for his first blade.

Thanks again for all the input. This place rocks.

a nice inexpensive Pukko style knife is a greeat starter blade for a kid

I'm gonna have to check out these pukko and mora knives.

So, I let Isaac choose...


Just kidding.

K, that is a great pic! Warms my heart to no ends.

Thanks Sumo. He's a good kid.