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I lost a Benchmade nitrous stryker last fall. Still pisses me off when I think aboout it. Thank's for reminding me.
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For everyday use, I usually carry a knife I don't much care for. I never seem to lose them. If I do, it's no big loss.
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Thank you Gentlemen, and Lady, for all your help and suggestions. I will be acquiring two pocket knives for my son, one for everyday, and one for dressier occasions. I plan to stop tomorrow afternoon at a Cabela's in Gonzales, LA to see what they have to offer there, and if they have the everyday one I want. If not I will order online.
Lynn One little question, Lynn. Is the name Gonzales a French name? Absolument 
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I have had my new buck 271 pocket knife just short of a week, lost it last night somehow. WTF? I'm 40 fuggin years old, not 9!! Grr!!  I've got a little buck lancer at home that I carried for 20 years, it's not lost... seriously... 5 days? 5 days is all it took me to lose a new knife?  Blame it on your kids. Thats what mom always did, thats what I'm going to do. 
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Time to face the facts I guess...
Trace your steps.
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Something clever here.
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Time to face the facts I guess...
Trace your steps. Too bad my steps are covered up with snow...  metal detector would be handy right now.
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Dave,
Don't feel bad, I lost an AL MAR custom folder a cupple years back.
Dang near cried over that one!
Virgil B. Don't they have a no questions asked, 100% replacement guarantee in case it's ever lost?
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Buck did that back in the 70's for a while.
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Buck did that back in the 70's for a while.
I thought it was Schrade.
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Traditionally the men in my family have carried pocket knives. My brother has my father's knife. My son has hopes in hell of his Father ever passing his down to him, and he knows it. He has mentioned buying one several times over the last little bit, so, I was wondering, does anyone have an recommendations as to a good brand/type of pocket knife I could buy for him ?
Thanks,
Lynn As a Soldier I normally carried two (or three knives when in the field); for convenience a small Stockman for penknife duties and early on a Leatherman Multi-tool, later a SOG multi-tool. When in the field I carried an issue bayonet in a scabbard (when issued a rifle as an EM or junior officer) and later a "fighting knife" (bayonet type knife) when standard issue became a sidearm. He probably has a good bayonet or fighting knife; get him a nice pocket knife, a Case or something similar.
One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others.
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You don't give his age so I will assume he is under 12. As a first knife a basic Victorinox Swiss Army Knife along the lines of the old boy scout knife would be hard to beat. It comines comfortable carrying size, versatility and functionality. As he spends time with it and see others using theirs for individual tasks he may perform his preferencs will develop.
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Buck did that back in the 70's for a while.
I thought it was Schrade. I remember all the older guys when I was a kid, they were buying 110 buck knives and sending in the waranty card stating 'lost" and getting a new one in the mail. it came to be known as the "2 for 1" erra where I grew up. Maybe Schrade did it too.
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You don't give his age so I will assume he is under 12. read a little deaper, the "boy" is in the Army.
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LOL, then go with Odessa's recommendation. As a young officer I carried a 6" sheath knife by Old Timer, but used my Old Timer stockman 95% of the time. Today I carry a small stockman and a basic Swiss Army everywhere. They make a nice pocket size combo with the stockman handling the fine stuff and the Victorinox taking the rough jobs and abuse. You don't give his age so I will assume he is under 12. read a little deaper, the "boy" is in the Army.
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Case, Benchmade, Buck and several others listed are good choices.
I've made quite a good friend in Nebraska who eats,,sleeps, and breathes fire department stuff. He was born with minor mental issues, and is an outstanding kid. We keep in constant contact, and I sent him a bunch of FD memorabilia,,,including my old helmet.
One day in the mail, I received a J.A. Henckels 2 bladed pocket knife from his Mother and Father. TOTALLY unexpected,,,and that has gone into my pocket every day since.
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Wow, looks like my spelling is off a bit today.. lol!! "deaper" nice one!! Oh well.
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I used to favor Spyderco for quick, easy one-hand opening and decent steel. My son actually already has two of my old Spydercos. I now favor the slightly more trim Kershaw Leek with the light G-10 handle, SpeedSafe assisted opening and S30V steel. I've had this for several years and have been very pleased with it. Here'a a link: http://www.kershawknives.com/productdetails.php?id=63&brand=kershaw
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Deaper Dave , gotta remember that one 
Phil
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Get him a SOG Flash II. He'll thank you much. I carry one in each pocket.
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