stubblejumper

Be aware that the standard gator and the gator with the cm154 blade are entirely different knives.The cm154 blade holds an edge for several times as long as the standard gator.

1950KID

Uncle Henry / Schrade

jnclement

If I was getting a knife as a legacy for my son, I'd get one from [link]http://www.mccroskeyknives.com/[/link]. They would be at the upper end of what you want to pay, but they are incredible. A guide at the King Ranch used a buddy of mine's to clean and dress two nilgai, and the knife would still shave. The guide couldn't believe it. And they give NRA discounts. I'm pretty sure Schrade closed their doors, so good luck finding any of those.

JOE-BEEF

Depends on his age and how well it will be treated. I know as a young-un i was very hard on a knife so my Dad would buy me the cheaper ones until i learned to take care of and respect a more expensive one.

Jeff Ovington

Ya I know what you mean Joe-Beef.But he's 13 andI'll give him the benifite of the doubt.
Besides hunting is something he will not do alone, he'll be doing it with me..Legal age to hunt alone is 19 where I live.
I've got 6yrs to instill the importance of maintaing firearms knives optics ammo,sharpening stones etc.etc.
I'm not looking for the best of the best equipment just stuff I know is capableof giving him a lifetime of use and has a good waranty.I only want to do this once.I'm willing to take the blow now because I've got two girls ages 7&6 that are right behind him tell me "Daddy there's a Big Buck!!"
"Guess what Dad, I want a Gun for my Birthday ,so I can shoot a big Buck"

JOE-BEEF

You seem to be a great Dad Jeff . Your kids are very fortunate. Always remember ,'' Hunt with them , and you won't have to Hunt for them.

1dahunter

I prefer the Gerber but if your going to get a folding lock back I recommend taking the screws out and put lock tite on them and put them back. Ive had two fall apart on me while in use so now I always lock tite the screws. Jimmy

rrules

You can often find deals on Puma knives on ebay. I got a a older White Hunter for $100 once and new Hunter's pal for $60.

KamiahKid

My wife gave me one of Kellam's folders a few years ago for Christmas. It is the best knife I have ever owned. Here's their website.

http://www.kellamknives.com/

ike1371

buck alpha