Looking for a small lockblade knife for my 8 year old
Cub Scout. I prefer folding knives that only fold when you want them to. The problem is he has trouble working the lock on a couple we have tried. Any ideas?
What type of lock is he having trouble operating?
by Miles 
, CIVITATES AMERICAE, Saturday, October 24, 2015, 19:06 (3321 days ago) @ stonewalrus
that will help with what to recommend
I tried a Cold Steel Micro Recon lock back and a CRKT
Liner lock.
Axis lock?
Might be able to work one, but I don't know if they put them on anything you'd be willing to buy and 8 year old. 
Dang. Problems with liner lock and back lock?
by Miles , CIVITATES AMERICAE, Saturday, October 24, 2015, 20:38 (3321 days ago) @ stonewalrus
I think you need to let the young man grow "into" them a bit more.
Looking for a small lockblade knife for my 8 year old
Tom, check out the Opinel knives. They are light, inexpensive but well made, and have a unique rotary lock that is very easy to manipulate. They come in several sizes. I have a No. 8 which has a 3 1/8 inch blade, but I believe there are others that are smaller.
The blade lock has to be turned to lock the blade after it is opened, but once engaged it is very positive and will not slip, but is very easy to rotate back to the unlocked position.
OPINEL!! Slipped my mind. Link inside.
by Miles , CIVITATES AMERICAE, Saturday, October 24, 2015, 22:31 (3321 days ago) @ Catoosa
Here ya go...
Opinel No7 Scouts folding knife (rounded "safety point)
OR
Opinel No6 (slightly smaller but has a sharp point)
here are some of those, cheap, on ebay
