Present for my Eldest

[g4ghb]

After much discussion and negotiation (swmbo got her way, I consented to let her get her ears pierced!) I managed to win my bid so my big girl also got this for her 10th Birthday



It is a Stainless Frosts Mora in a simple leather sheath by myself - she seemed quiet pleased, which did surprise me a tad and used it straight away to open her next present.

I think it is good to start my kids off on the right track and they both (youngest is 8) know a knife is a tool and should be used with care. I don't want them growing up to be scared of knives and to be confident in their handling and use.

Anyone else give their daughters knives as a present?

[mace242]

My daugter is soon to get almost exactly the same. I do like the simple sheath and will follow you lead in doing one the same. We've just spent the whole day sorting the trees in the garden out and she's been all saws and knives all day. Though was a little put out as I won't let her use the axes yet. I'd do more but she doesn't live with me and it'll take time.

[WolfCub]

Not daughters yet ( 8 and 1 ! ) But eldest son (10) has an Opinel and uses my little sheath knife (very simialar to a small mora) confidently. Looking to get him his own for next b'day.
Eldest daughter used the little sheath knife last Sunday to batton some light hazel into kindling for a fire she lit. She realy enjoyed herself, so much so an Opinel might be on the list for coming b'day.

Agree totaly, it is very important that children learn to respect and handle blades sensibly, remove the fear and stigma and they're just a tool.

[British Red]

With you as her Dad Graham she won't go far wrong!

Thats a lovely set...if I can engineer an accident involving a condom and a time machine......

I had my first rifle at 12 so I totally agree....let children learn in safety from a patient teacher and they will honour that trust. Take these things away from them and they cquire a mystique and they will elarn on the streets. I know which I would prefer!

Red

[Sainty]

My 10 year old daughter has a Frosts knife and knows exactly what it's for. She can sharpen it and use it safely. It doesn't come out of the sheath unless it's going to be used.

I agree that kids need to learn, from an early age, about how to handle potentially dangerous things safely.

Martin

[Barney]

Nice gift that Graham, I am sure that she will learn to use and treasure it.

[Rothley Bill]

Excellent birthday gift.
Both my daughters (11 & 13) have knives which they treasure keep sharp and always put in the sack when we go for a walk. As they started handling knives early they now respect the knife as a tool.
Today I spent a hour with my eldest whittling in the woods today, she is making a scout staff, it felt as natural as could be. Although we did give a couple a bit of a fright when they stumbled upon us.

[brancho]

Nice gift for her and now I know what style of sheath to make for my frost 105.

My daughter 21 only has a small SAK

[helixpteron]

Lovely present, all the more special because you made the sheath.

I gave my friends young daughters {whom I used to babysit and childmind} SAK Mini Champs, followed by Leatherman Supertool type multi-tools, a Maglite and lantern, the little lad {their brother} also got the same type multi-tool and a Maglite. I gave the girls the SAK catalogue for them to choose.

They selected the Mini Champs, possibly as I'd already given their mother a similar model some years previously, and their father and I use Leatherman Supertools and SAK Swiss Champs {the girls had closely examined Supertools and Swiss Champs for quite a while}.

I feel honoured to give the children tools with which they'll learn skills, and I got a larger Packraft when the youngest girl asked if she could come paddling with me. A Gerber E-Z Out Rescue Knife on an RT2 Mini Gear Keeper are attached to her PFD.

The children look after and use their tools with a degree of responsibility and skill which would put many an adult to shame! Its natural for children to have pocket knives, I always did.

[soloman]

What a breath of fresh air it is to see parents give tools like this to their kids.
In my humble opinion this will only result in a deep respect for knifes etc and a healthy view on what they are for.
Soloman.

[Steve13]

My son was given his first proper knife at 9 ( a mora ), he now uses one made by me which is a pleaseure to see, he has a deep respect and is so careful in its use , more than some adults I have seen

[Ben Trout]

TEN ALREADY!

Lovely present. I got my first penknife at that age, a present from Nan and Grandad. I learnt axe and saw from my Dad. Lessons from him and my Grandads have served me well.

What's it like teaching your own Girls?

All the best.

[drewdunnrespect]

dad teaching anythng will all ways be remembered cos welll its your dad and a knife is a tool and i had my first at ten