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    I will comment about Boy Scouts rule about no fixed blades for young guys. Are they idiots?(said with a humongous grin)

    I got my first knife when I was 2 years old. It was a fixed blade age old puukko. So dull that the backside was probably sharper than the blade, for obvious safety reasons. Having it familiarized me with the knife. When I was around 5yo I had a sharp knife and I was busy making willow whistles and sharp sticks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NCO View Post
    I will comment about Boy Scouts rule about no fixed blades for young guys. Are they idiots?(said with a humongous grin)

    I got my first knife when I was 2 years old. It was a fixed blade age old puukko. So dull that the backside was probably sharper than the blade, for obvious safety reasons. Having it familiarized me with the knife. When I was around 5yo I had a sharp knife and I was busy making willow whistles and sharp sticks.
    "I will comment about Boy Scouts rule about no fixed blades for young guys. Are they idiots?(said with a humongous grin)" For the most part, many are. Also there's the problem with liability here as our country is "sue-happy!" Remember, "Be Prepared," & that includes avoiding law suits because little Johnny played Numpty & cut the crap out of his hand.

    " got my first knife when I was 2 years old. It was a fixed blade age old puukko. So dull that the backside was probably sharper than the blade, for obvious safety reasons. Having it familiarized me with the knife. When I was around 5yo I had a sharp knife and I was busy making willow whistles and sharp sticks." That's what we call being "the exception." Today, here in America, if a parent gave a 2 year old child a knife they would soon be arrested for "Child Endangerment," among other charges & have that child removed from their care. Sounds harsh, I know, but it is what it is.
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    Now that's some big font!

    I understand the liability and cultural difference, and I do not, in any shape or form, encourage anyone to act against the rules and laws of your country or club.

    I just every now and then forget that in most western world some of the customs we have are so alien.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NCO View Post
    Now that's some big font!

    I understand the liability and cultural difference, and I do not, in any shape or form, encourage anyone to act against the rules and laws of your country or club.

    I just every now and then forget that in most western world some of the customs we have are so alien.
    Let me help clear this up! The rearing of a child is the responsibility of the parent no matter where you are at! Teaching a very young child to use a knife is not reckless endangerment of a child in America. Failure to supervise and parent the child is. My daughter uses and carries a knife at home and on outings and when preparing food all under my watchful eye. There has not been one scratch on her. Cultural difference maybe...but that difference exists inside of the US and your country. You have city slickers and you have the good ole boys! My daughter is also taught the proper handling and use of firearms. Both began being taught at birth!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sarge47 View Post
    "I will comment about Boy Scouts rule about no fixed blades for young guys. Are they idiots?(said with a humongous grin)" For the most part, many are. Also there's the problem with liability here as our country is "sue-happy!" Remember, "Be Prepared," & that includes avoiding law suits because little Johnny played Numpty & cut the crap out of his hand.

    " got my first knife when I was 2 years old. It was a fixed blade age old puukko. So dull that the backside was probably sharper than the blade, for obvious safety reasons. Having it familiarized me with the knife. When I was around 5yo I had a sharp knife and I was busy making willow whistles and sharp sticks." That's what we call being "the exception." Today, here in America, if a parent gave a 2 year old child a knife they would soon be arrested for "Child Endangerment," among other charges & have that child removed from their care. Sounds harsh, I know, but it is what it is.
    As an American parent I don't agree with the reckless endangerment of a child statement about America. But, then I don't think you meant it the way I read it.
    Keep in mind the problem may be extremely complicated, though the "Fix" is often simple...

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    I've found I can get a large knife to do small jobs, but a small knife to do a big job is another story.
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    I just ordered a Fallkniven F1 but want another knife becuase who dosen't and i caeme across a company named Cold Steel and they make good knives it seems. Was wondering what knives you all reccomend and if you have tired any from Cold Steel?

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheWoodsman View Post
    I just ordered a Fallkniven F1 but want another knife becuase who dosen't and i caeme across a company named Cold Steel and they make good knives it seems. Was wondering what knives you all reccomend and if you have tired any from Cold Steel?
    Ha, Ha!!! That's a good one! Have you ever read this forum?

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    What??? I don't recall any forum participants voicing an opinion on knives. Where would they be?
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheWoodsman View Post
    I just ordered a Fallkniven F1 but want another knife becuase who dosen't and i caeme across a company named Cold Steel and they make good knives it seems. Was wondering what knives you all reccomend and if you have tired any from Cold Steel?
    Cold steel knives are good they seem to hold up well I have a couple and I like them.
    Just a friendly suggestion, the forum is full of knife reviews take a few minutes and browse the forum you may find some info your looking for.
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    Cool Uhm, excuse me...

    Don't see an intro & there's no profile on you in your user profile. Intro 1st, info 2nd, fair enough?
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    Cold Stell makes some OK knives. There really is a lot to choose from. Your intended use and personal preference will determine what is best for you. Even in the Cold Steel line, you have quite a few choices.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Old GI View Post
    What??? I don't recall any forum participants voicing an opinion on knives. Where would they be?
    I once voiced an opinion about a knife....I just keep it to myself now.

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    It would be helpful if you guys could tell me the best all around survival knife. I've been thinking about going to the woods with one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rick View Post
    It would be helpful if you guys could tell me the best all around survival knife. I've been thinking about going to the woods with one.
    This one!

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    That's exactly what I was hoping to take to the woods with me. It doesn't happen to have a compass in the handle to does it? That would be swell if it does. I like the pop bottle opener. I usually carry a couple of sodas with me when I hike.
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    Well, there's always the Rambo Super Deer Slayer Delux with Laser/Holo Sight/Scope/Tac Light.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rick View Post
    It would be helpful if you guys could tell me the best all around survival knife. I've been thinking about going to the woods with one.
    You can't go wrong with a #1 choice of those who like it best.

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    Wow! If that thing just had Crashcarta handles I would so be like in the woods looking for a bear.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rick View Post
    That's exactly what I was hoping to take to the woods with me. It doesn't happen to have a compass in the handle to does it? That would be swell if it does. I like the pop bottle opener. I usually carry a couple of sodas with me when I hike.
    Oh, you know it has the compass! You can also see that the buyer ordered the camo version instead of a lesser knife made in black...yup, this thing would get you deep into .......the woods?

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