Hunting Knife For Gift - Recommendation
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From: Candor
18-Apr-21
If you guys have any recommendations for a folding hunting knife - I have a young man, whom I coached in baseball for years, that just received his Eagle Scout. I would like to get him a folding hunting knife on which I will have his initials engraved (preferably on the handle). I would like to keep the cost below $150 on the knife.
Any thoughts?
From: JohnMC
18-Apr-21
If it has to be a folder this might be tough. If not find a local knife maker in your area to make him a custom knife. Those can get to be a lot more expensive than $150 but I’d think that could also be a do able budget.
From: maxracx
18-Apr-21
Cold Steel makes some higher end USA made folding knives.
From: Blood
18-Apr-21
I like the Alaskan guide knives from cabelas. Wood handle, keeps a great edge. Good luck and that’s a great thing you’re doing.
From: DanaC
18-Apr-21
I believe Buck offers engraving services. A model 500 'Duke' would be nice.
From: W8N4RUT
18-Apr-21
benchmade. fantastic quality and they have some great choices in hunting blades
From: Heat
18-Apr-21
Buck 110 Custom Shop with Antler Scales and Drop Point S30V blade, can get the engraving as well. A 110 is hard to beat for a hunting heirloom type knife.
From: milnrick
18-Apr-21
Look at an Uncle Henry "Bear Paw" lock back. I've been toting one since 1978 and it still hold an razor sharp edge.
From: JLeMieux
18-Apr-21
Not as fancy as a lot of those others but I bought a Case Trapper for my dad and had his initials engraved at the local jewelry store. I got the yellow handle just to give it a classic feel.
They have a lot of options these days.
From: Rancher
18-Apr-21
You can't beat a buck 110 folder,easy to sharpen,and if he doesn't loose it,it will last longer than he will.
From: PECO
18-Apr-21
Another vote for the Buck 110 folder. You can get it custom and be way under budget.
From: Royboy
19-Apr-21
Benchmade
From: DiRTY MiKE
19-Apr-21
Benchmade
From: hybridbowman
19-Apr-21
A Cold steel AD 10 is the best for the money : you can find it below 150$ and for that price you get a thick sv35 steel razor sharp , a locking mechanism bomb proof (tri ad lock) and a comfortable g10 handle strong steel pocket clip that doesn’t t slip etc... That beast can last a lifetime.
From: Bou'bound
19-Apr-21
engraved buck 110.
From: xtroutx
19-Apr-21
Cold steel, most jewelry stores do engraving.
From: Supernaut
19-Apr-21
Hard to beat a Buck 110.
From: Grey Ghost
19-Apr-21
Spyderco Native with S110V steel. It's more of a daily carry folder, and a little out of your budget, but he'll love it and never have to buy another pocket knife again, if he doesn't lose it.
Matt
From: Jaquomo
19-Apr-21
Another vote for the Buck 110. It's an American classic, like Scouting (used to be, before wokeness infected it).
From: Boris
19-Apr-21
Silver Stag out of Blaine, Washington
From: altitude sick
19-Apr-21
Perhaps a Camillus Eagle Scout Knife. If you can find one.
From: Habitat
19-Apr-21
Check out Buck knives web site you can build a custom knife and get a discount
From: Habitat
19-Apr-21
Buck even has a licensed Boy Scout knife,you can find the complete site by googling Buck 110
From: KY EyeBow
19-Apr-21
I found a local custom knife maker in my state and had my son's initials engraved on the handle for his 16th Birthday. It is very nice and will last his lifetime provided it doesn't get lost. Kudos to you for doing that for your young friend!! It was a bit more expensive than what you listed but you have very good suggestions above.
From: JohnMC
19-Apr-21
JohnMC's Link
Here are two knives that actually made for eagle scouts.
From: JohnMC
19-Apr-21
JohnMC's Link
# 2
From: JohnMC
19-Apr-21
JohnMC's Link
I found a third one.
From: LBshooter
19-Apr-21
I think whatever knife you give will make the point. It's the thought of the gift which will carry the meaning, not the brand. All knives mentioned are good quality blades, pick what you like and run with it.
From: LBshooter
19-Apr-21
I think whatever knife you give will make the point. It's the thought of the gift which will carry the meaning, not the brand. All knives mentioned are good quality blades, pick what you like and run with it.
From: Wild Bill
19-Apr-21
Buck 110 Slim Pro, not too heavy and a beautiful knife.
From: Candor
22-Apr-21
Thank you all for the suggestions. I got some sorting to do to figure out what might serve him best.
From: boobowmen
23-Apr-21
I have given all my kids a Buck 110. It is the first knife I ever had and I still use it today 47yrs later. It is amazing to see the difference in the blades from years of sharpening.
From: JohnMC
23-Apr-21
Let us know what you go with
From: Wildan2
26-Apr-21
Benchmade ,lifetime knife for sure.
