Knife for my daughter

[nephilim]

I am looking for a knife for my daughter. She is 6 years old, responsible for her age and likes to learn bushcraft skills. She won't use it without my supervision and has demonstrated good handling skills of kitchen knives (she can chop vegetables and meat without issue) and my camp axe (small enough for her to carry and hold, and can chop thin branches without issue).

I would like to handle to be made from Birch and maple if possible...front half Birch, back half maple, any flourishing is optional. Spalted wood is preferred but not a requirement.

Blade length no bigger than 8cms max.

Leather sheath with her name in Furthark (Hamish has the details), and thors hammer, ideally with the leather dyed pink.

Let me know pricing please

 

[Tony]

So you're after a commissioned knife for your daughter?

Sounds like it will be a lovely knife and she'll be a lucky girl

 

[Disco1]

Very lucky girl.

 

[mikehill]

Have you asked on BB ?

 

[HillBill]

About £100 from me.

 

[nephilim]

So you're after a commissioned knife for your daughter?

Sounds like it will be a lovely knife and she'll be a lucky girl

Yeah. She's old enough I think and has good knife skills. Would rather she can use it early and safely than later and be frivolous with it and act up (IE teen years) but right now looking at price range so I know how much to put aside

 

[stonepark]

Why not start with this until a little older?

http://www.opinel.com/sites/default..._premier_opinel_fuschia_web.jpg?itok=A16kfQyi

 

[riggers]

I highly recommend hill bills knifes they are outstanding quality and nothing matches them I love my knife

 

[bushwacker bob]

Why not start with this until a little older?

http://www.opinel.com/sites/default..._premier_opinel_fuschia_web.jpg?itok=A16kfQyi

There's no point.

 

[HillBill]

Funny...

 

[HillBill]

So you want to start a makers bidding war?... it reads exactly like that.... We can't auction stuff.... its not right that you should try to either.

but right now looking at price range so I know how much to put aside

 

[nephilim]

Not at all. I don't want a bidding war. If the price is fair then I'll pay it. I've not yet done a bidding war for any product I've had commissioned and generally find the maker knows their worth.

My bracers for example, Hamish charged more than others were quoting but looking at the work I went for it and had a good experience throughout.

I'm happy to do the same again and if you don't want to publicly post a price, that's fine, you can always send it via PM.

I ask for a range so I know the top end of what to put aside. What I am asking for is unique so I can't buy it off the shelf, and would like to know if I have to put 100 aside or 200 aside or whatever. As I said I will pay a fair price for the work.

 

[nephilim]

Why not start with this until a little older?

http://www.opinel.com/sites/default..._premier_opinel_fuschia_web.jpg?itok=A16kfQyi

Because I'd like her to have something that is unique and not off the shelf.

 

[kawasemi]

Six...a perfect age to have a first knife. My father bought me my first sheath knife at the age of six - I still remember where and when. I still have it 40 years later and will never part with it - especially as he embarked on a new journey some 11 years ago. Creating something that your daughter will treasure is excellent and one of the best investments you could make

 

[Mr Wolf]

Can't fault hillbills work,top notch

 

[mikehill]

Must admit I put a handle on one of Marks blades and it was top quality. If he can do what you want for around a ton I doubt you'll find a better deal anywhere.

 

[tamoko]

for 6 years old
FT12108 Mora Wood Carving Basic

or Mora 105 Basic Wood Carving Knife

Light and save, great for any children. And not expensive.

 

[nephilim]

Hillbill can you do a design for me please? I'd like to see it on paper before I pay for it

 

[HillBill]

PM sent.