I love knives, all kinds all sizes, but 5 years old is a bit young, IMHO. When it came to my children (both boys and girls) they got their first real knives at about 12. When they could earn the privilege.

I like the idea of giving him something similar, and have been thinking up possible sgian don'ts myself, how about a comb with an antler handle. Looks good in the hose, and not likely to be any trouble when it comes out of the hose.

Just a thought.... Cheers,

Marshal Moroni