Today's the day! We decided on the Scout Canada Buck folder. It's a well-built simple classic. It's the right size and weight for him, has a locking blade, and is just like the one DH had when he was a boy. It's got the Scouts Canada logo engraved on it too, which should add a little extra to the "pride" factor.

We'll spend the summer and fall teaching him how to use and care for it properly and will get him an SAK for Christmas, once he's had some time to practice. We thought that learning that it's not a toy was important before we got him a knife with gadgets.

We're hiking out to the beach today and when will give it to him when it's time to make the campfire. Hopefully it'll be a lifelong memory for him.

Thanks again for all your guidance. I really appreciate it!