Knife For A Sailor

[K-22]

I have a young friend that will be home soon, after a very long, and very difficult deployment.

I would like to gift him a quality EDC knife.
Price is of little consequence.
I will have it engraved to make it one of a kind, just like him.
I want him to know how very proud we are..

I am in need of suggestions.
TIA
Gary

 

[Rudi]

Check out Emerson Knives.

 

[6518John]

Gary—Emerson Sheepdog.

The Emerson Sheepdog Flipper | Spearpoint | Bowie

 

[andy52]

If you don't mind spending a few extra bucks I'd recommend a SOG Tomcat.
I've had one of these for 30 years and it is the toughest folding knife I've ever owned.
The one pictured is the latest model, mine looks slightly different.

 

[Bugkiller99]

I gave my son this knife from Benchmade for graduating from flight school. It's the Barrage. Benchmade has other customizable knives.
It's takes a little extra time to get the knife customized, check the website

 

[Salty RI]

When my son was in the Navy he carried a knife like this.



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[crazyphil]

One of the nicest gifts I ever gave myself is this Puma Prince.

 

[ericrlarson]

Chris Reeve Sebenza!


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[bigwheelzip]

Spyderco has a series of knives called "Salt", designed for seamen.

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[tlawler]

I gave my son this knife from Benchmade for graduating from flight school. It's the Barrage. Benchmade has other customizable knives.
It's takes a little extra time to get the knife customized, check the website

^^^^^^
Yep...Benchmade.

ETA: I'm assuming a folder, but if you were thinking a small fixed blade boot or neck knife, I'd go with a Randall.

 

[Stevens]

Many "sailor" knives have the Marlinspike attachment for splicing ropes
Maybe he won't be needing that on leaving the service, unless he does a lot of recreational boating.
I have always liked thumb studs and lock on my folders.
Thanks to him for his service!
Steve W

 

[tlawler]

Many "sailor" knives have the Marlinspike attachment for splicing ropes
Maybe he won't be needing that on leaving the service, unless he does a lot of recreational boating.
I have always liked thumb studs and lock on my folders.
Thanks to him for his service!
Steve W

Ya know...

We aren't ALL Bosun's

 

[Donn]

All of the above are good suggestions. If it were me, a Buck 110. The factory can customize/engrave. The 110's a proven, quality workhorse, and should he be unfortunate enough to lose it, or it vanishes due to some other malady, it won't take a second mortgage to replace.

 

[delcrossv]

When my son was in the Navy he carried a knife like this.

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That's like the one I gave my son when he deployed. Myerchin sailing knife

 

[JayFramer]

All of the above are good suggestions. If it were me, a Buck 110. The factory can customize/engrave. The 110's a proven, quality workhorse, and should he be unfortunate enough to lose it, or it vanishes due to some other malady, it won't take a second mortgage to replace.

+1

The Buck's 110 has been at the side of seamen since the 1960s. Fantastic rugged knife with a great American legacy. Stainless steel and brass won't be easily affected by seawater. Would be an excellent choice. The slightly smaller Buck 112 might also work great as well.

 

[Salty RI]

That's like the one I gave my son when he deployed. Myerchin sailing knife

Buck also made one called the Yachtsman, I dont think they make it anymore.

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[CAJUNLAWYER]

That's like the one I gave my son when he deployed. Myerchin sailing knife

Beat me to it!
Check the website lots of nice nautical knives and they are built tough

 

[mtgianni]

Find out what he likes as far as serrated vs straight. I have a couple of half serrated that rarely leave the drawer.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

Knives say a lot about a man. Are you wanting him to have a special occasion knife (Think BBQ Gun!) an EDC pocket knife for the rest of his life (all kinds of SAK's), or a tactical/survivor folder?

When my best friend's uncle came home from a German POW camp, the family gave him a Welcome Home present of a brand new (pre-war) Colt Government Model in 38 Super. He loved it so much, it was never more than a few feet from him for the rest of his life! (it might be burried with him!)

When I sent 2 of my sons to war, I gave them knives. When they came home, I gave them REST!

Ivan

 

[K-22]

I have a young friend that will be home soon, after a very long, and very difficult deployment.

I would like to gift him a quality EDC knife.
Price is of little consequence.
I will have it engraved to make it one of a kind, just like him.
I want him to know how very proud we are..

I am in need of suggestions.
TIA
Gary

One thing I forgot to mention.
Due to various local rules and regulations, both here and abroad, I think keeping blade length under three inches would be a good call.
Best,
Gary