Hi. My nephew just graduated from college, and I'm trying to pick a nice knife for him. I am hoping to get some advice from people that know knives, cause I don't.
I wanted something good for EDC: a traditional-looking folding pocket knife about 3.5 inches in length closed that has two blades (one being Wharncliffe or sheepfoot). While looking I've been drawn to Damascus steel because the big Buck knife my dad gave me has that. Trying to get something that he can carry and use, but that could become a family heirloom he can pass down to his son some day.
I've found a couple:
I wanted something good for EDC: a traditional-looking folding pocket knife about 3.5 inches in length closed that has two blades (one being Wharncliffe or sheepfoot). While looking I've been drawn to Damascus steel because the big Buck knife my dad gave me has that. Trying to get something that he can carry and use, but that could become a family heirloom he can pass down to his son some day.
I've found a couple:
- the CA31304 CASE XX Sawcut Chestnut Bone Carbon Damascus Steel Mini Trapper
- the 4380D Kershaw Double Cross (about thirty dollars more)