Pocket Knife for child but without the knife?

Question

My 10 year old son wants a pocket knife. I told him no, but I offered a compromise. If he could find a pocket knife without a blade, he could get. I am sure one does not exist, but just in case, I am asking. Does anyone have any ideas

Answer 1

there really isn't. Explain why he can't have one (security issues for example, and buy him something else that isn't as dangerous.

Answer 2

They are called pocket knives for a reason.

No they don't come without knives.

You need to explain to your son WHY you said no - safety etc

Answer 3

Don't they make something that looks like a pocket knife but it's a comb inside?

Just explain to your son why he can't have a knife. What is the point of getting a pocket knife with no blade? What's left? The handle. That's dumb. No 10 year old in the world needs a pocket knife. It will only lead to trouble at some point.

Answer 4

i know there are pocket knives with incredibly dull blades that couldnt cut thru anything no matter how hard you try (that was my first pocket knife)...or you can try getting a pocketknife at target and cutting off the knife because the knives are cheapy and pretty thin...