Chrstmas Gifts

[JAS97]

I got these two scout knives for my two sons for Christmas. After getting them in hand I am having second thoughts about it. Do you think they would settle for a swiss army knife?

They look so good with my other bones

Who do think the makers are? Only stamping is 'Made in USA'

[doglegg]

Joshua, those two were most likely made for Sears by Camillus. Both very fine old knives. How old are your sons? Maybe both a Made in USA and a Swiss. I would love to see a pic of the one with the wide bail with all the blades open. Does it have a Philips screwdriver as one of the blades?

[jerryd6818]

Just my opinion but I think it depends on how old they are. 20's and under I would probably give them a SAK. 40's and older, the knives you showed might be more appropriate. Unless you're a mind reader, anything is a shot in the dark. Good luck.

[JAS97]

Boys are young - really just saying that to be funny. These knives will be handed to them when their much older. Just a nice start to their collection.

Doglegg, pictures your requested:

[treefarmer]

Floyd, I think we all have thoughts/questions about letting go of knives for gifts, even when purchased specifically for an individual. I've never knowingly bought a junk/trash knife for a gift and it always seems to come to mind, what will the recipient do with this knife?
Y'all will do the right thing!
Treefarmer

[doglegg]

Boys are young - really just saying that to be funny. These knives will be handed to them when their much older. Just a nice start to their collection.

Doglegg, pictures your requested:

That is a 10th Mountain Division knife from WW2 isn't it. What a treasure and it look to be in great shape as well. A very desirable knife. Congrats on owning it.

[Mumbleypeg]

When I’m gifting a knife to a youngster I always keep in mind that the younger they are the more likely it is they will lose it. I’ll give them a good usable knife, but not one that’s worth much (how much is a subjective). If they’re under 18 I always ask their parents if giving them a knife is permissible. I teach them how to safely use and care for a knife. I used to teach “Totin’ chip” to Boy Scouts , which is a good tutorial for any knife user - you can find the requirements on line, but here’s a good starting point. https://scoutsmarts.com/totin-chip-guide/

Ken

[eveled]

For using go with a SAK. If they are older and collectors give them the bone knives.

The USA made Camillus Demo knives are good users too.