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Permalink Reply by Chuck Parham on April 12, 2013 at 6:44

I got my grandson involved with SharpKidz. He goes with me to yard sales to look for knives. He has a nice little collection since he started collecting in November of 2011. We sit and watch KnivesLive shows that I record. We clean and catalog our knives together. We explore catalogs together. We keep his knives at my house but he's always changing the knife he has displayed on a small wall shelf in our living room. Education and allowing him to explore and expand his interests are key in cultivating this member of the next generation of collectors.

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Permalink Reply by Brad T. on April 12, 2013 at 9:06

What we have to do is get them into the crafts and activities that involve knives. I have 2 young "city" girls, so camping is not so much fun for them. But, they like Arts & Crafts. I have them started by learning to respect the sharp edges of the craft shears. Next will be the responsibility of Exacto knives and once they have respect for all the little edges, I will give them the knives I have been bought for them over the past few years. (What? Do you think I would buy an Case "Ultra Violet" Tiny Toothpick for myself?)

So, I agree with Mr.Zalesky. We have got to express to our children that knives were originally and still are everyday tools when in the hands of responsible people.

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on April 12, 2013 at 9:46

Chuck,

Sharpkidz is an excellent venture!  My the things you do with him are awesome.  Cleaning, Cataloging, discussing what knives are available out there.  Bless you that is another knife collector in the making!

Brad,

Hey the ultaviolet is cool LOL!!!!!  Excellent work on graduating them through projects that interest them and the tools that go with it!  Thanks for taking the time to bring the young ladies into the fold too!

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Permalink Reply by Chuck Parham on April 12, 2013 at 12:56

My grandson Tre was the first kid featured in the SharpKidz newsletter. His collection has really grown since this picture was taken. His collection started with a giveaway knife from KnivesLive. He was hooked after that.

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Permalink Reply by Chuck Parham on April 12, 2013 at 15:18

It's too bad more of the girls aren't exposed to knife collecting. That may be because they are a niche market as of yet understated. The addition of Haley Heath's endorsement of the ladies line of Buck knives on her weekly outdoor show will certainly help along with Colt and Rough Rider carrying pink lady series knives.
 
Brad T. said:

What we have to do is get them into the crafts and activities that involve knives. I have 2 young "city" girls, so camping is not so much fun for them. But, they like Arts & Crafts. I have them started by learning to respect the sharp edges of the craft shears. Next will be the responsibility of Exacto knives and once they have respect for all the little edges, I will give them the knives I have been bought for them over the past few years. (What? Do you think I would buy an Case "Ultra Violet" Tiny Toothpick for myself?)

So, I agree with Mr.Zalesky. We have got to express to our children that knives were originally and still are everyday tools when in the hands of responsible people.

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Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on April 12, 2013 at 15:23

Both of my girls like to collect knives.  While they don't always share my taste in patterns, they get what they like.

I was real proud of both of them, last weekend, at SMKW.  They chose what they wanted AND they were able to check out the knives, first hand.  Watching them check out the walk and talk was cool, especially since many adults don't do it. 

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FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on April 12, 2013 at 16:10

I know what you mean JJ. It's a cool feeling when you watch your kids go over a knife just like you yourself would! I still like it and my two sons are grown (42 & 45). Now my grandkids are starting to to get their knife sea legs, first learning safety and responsibility.

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Permalink Reply by Billy Oneale on April 12, 2013 at 22:25

I keep my grandkids exposed all the time. As far as my children, I give them knives all the time. I do keep the grandkids knives put up since most of them are too small for them.

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Permalink Reply by Chuck Parham on April 13, 2013 at 2:31

My grandson is 10. His knives are kept at my house. I know how kids are since I was one myself many, many moons ago. The temptation would be too great for him to sneak one off to school someday to impress his buddies or a young lady. Then, with the zero tolerance policies schools have today, I'd definitely be at war with some principal to return the knife to me.  LOL He really enjoys getting them out and wiping them down. He is funny though when closing some of them. He has one Granddaddy Barlow that has a very crisp walk and talk that he is very careful not to let it snap closed on his fingers.  LOL Gotta love those kids!

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on April 14, 2013 at 8:51

I saw this and thought of all the efforts you have all described.  It says alot

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on April 14, 2013 at 8:52

OMG!  That is awesome!

Chuck Parham said:

My grandson Tre was the first kid featured in the SharpKidz newsletter. His collection has really grown since this picture was taken. His collection started with a giveaway knife from KnivesLive. He was hooked after that.

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Permalink Reply by Billy Oneale on April 14, 2013 at 22:44

That is outstanding, Chuck.

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