My son is 11 (almost 12) and I want to buy him a high quality folding knife. I'm OK to spend up to $200. I'm not worried about him abusing or losing it, as he has other knives and is very responsible. This is something that would end up being engraved and I envision he will have it forever, so it doesn't bother me to spend a few bucks on it.
He has average hands for his age and wants something with a plain, non-serrated edge. The grip is a bit tricky. He's does not like rubbery textures, wood or bone. That leaves me with G10 type material or similar. He also wants a modern look, but not "Tactical". A drop point blade is preferred, so that makes it a bit simpler.
He likes this knife, but not the grip: https://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/shallot. Something similar with beefier grips would likely be ideal.
American made is also very high on the list.
Any ideas? I'm really lost on this one...
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