Youth Knife Suggestion

[207North]

I am looking for a fixed blade knife with a sub 3” blade for a youth hunting knife. Preferably with the handle on the small side.

I would like the steel to be decent but not a super steel.

What do you recommend?

 

[butcherboy]

Ironwill has a decent little knife. MKC speedgoat. I’m sure you can find a decent kids knife in Buck, etc.

 

[Steve300xcw]

mora makes a couple shorties

 

[Loper]

Buck 630 Pak Lite has a short blade length but I’m not sure if the skeletonized handle would be comfortable for a youth.

630 PakLite Hide Knife with Sheath - Buck® Knives OFFICIAL SITE

The 630 PakLite Hide Select hunting knife is designed for skinning but also makes a great all-purpose survival/outdoor knife. Includes a polypropylene sheath.

www.buckknives.com

 

[menhaden_man]

Amazon.com : OUTDOOR EDGE WildSkin - 4.0" Fixed Blade Gut-Hook Skinning Knife for Big Game Hunting with Camo Nylon Belt Sheath : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : OUTDOOR EDGE WildSkin - 4.0" Fixed Blade Gut-Hook Skinning Knife for Big Game Hunting with Camo Nylon Belt Sheath : Sports & Outdoors

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[Blind Squirrel]

 

[go4thegusto]

Tons of good ones out there so I will hold back on that.
However I would suggest a button type lock and not a liner lock. Liners can be a pain and a little unsafe for youth IMO.

 

[wesfromky]

ESEE Xancudo, Izula-II, or ESEE 3. If you want to drop bigger money, MKC x Meateater flattail.

 

[CAH]

Get him/her a knife that you would be proud to use at 50 years old. Knives are meant to be used for a long time and it is pretty cool to have your first knife.

 

[S-3 ranch]

Moraknifv or Hasforth $15 and the carbon steel ones are the best imo

 

[207North]

Get him/her a knife that you would be proud to use at 50 years old. Knives are meant to be used for a long time and it is pretty cool to have your first knife.

This will be a gift for his first deer, so this is definitely something being considered. Something that is nice, on the small side, and could be used when he is an adult.

ESEE Xancudo, Izula-II, or ESEE 3. If you want to drop bigger money, MKC x Meateater flattail.

Thanks for the suggestions! The Izula-II is what I had in mind when starting this.

 

[Steve300xcw]

I am looking for a fixed blade knife

I would suggest a button type lock and not a liner lock. Liners can be a pain and a little unsafe for youth IMO.

?

 

[kolky]

Benchmade Hidden Canyon Hunter is a great small hunting knife.

 

[yfarm]

I bought my 8 yr old son a westen look alike at kmart assuming he would lose it. At 41 he still has it and has used it to dress every deer,elk,nilgai,hog,ibex,oryx and big horn he has killed in his life. Don’t assume it will be lost.

 

[sndmn11]

Badger Knife – Knives of Alaska

Badger: The Ideal First Knife for Young Hunters The Badger is a specially designed hunting knife, perfect for young and first-time hunters. Crafted with safety, reliability, and ease of use in mind, the Badger introduces new hunters to the sport with a practical tool that supports confidence...

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Alpha Wolf – Knives of Alaska

The Alpha Wolf: A Sharp, Reliable Hunting Knife Built for the Field The Alpha Wolf is a high-performance hunting knife designed to meet the demands of serious hunters. With a full-tang construction, precision convex edge, and your choice of D2 tool steel or Magnacut, this blade is built for...

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Cub Bear – Knives of Alaska

The Cub Bear: Precision Caping Knife for Fine Detail Work The Cub Bear Caping Knife is a lightweight, high-precision tool built for meticulous fieldwork. Trusted by hunters and taxidermists, it’s ideal for caping, field dressing, and any task that demands delicate, accurate cuts. Field-tested...

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https://www.bladehq.com/item--Helle-Knives-Nying-Fixed-Blade--21871

This would be my choice. Big fat handle for motor skills that are still developing, and a wide scandi grind to learn honing easily.

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Helle-Knives-Skog-Fixed-Blade-Knife--187083

 

[LottieDog]

I would recommend something with a little more stainless so if they forget to clean it you don’t have to worry about rusting so bad. LT wright makes some nice affordable handmade knives.

 

[yfarm]

#3100 - SMALL GAME HUNTER - 6-3/4"

Moore Maker Inc. is Texas premier manufacturer of Western Knives, Knife Accessories, Fence Building Tools, and Dehorners. Moore Maker also carries a varied supply of miscellaneous Ranching and Cowboy equipment.

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Grohmann Trout and Bird

 

[Pharmseller]

Old Timer Sharpfinger

 

[TN2shot07]

I just picked up a MKC mini stone goat to try this year and I’ve really enjoyed my steep country since they came out. Not fixed but I still have the 110 my dad gave me, I don’t use it all the time but it’s here. Smaller version is a 112, hard to go wrong with a classic knife.

 

[Mr. October]

Get him/her a knife that you would be proud to use at 50 years old. Knives are meant to be used for a long time and it is pretty cool to have your first knife.

Agree with this. He isn't going to be a youth for very long.