All About Pocket Knives

KudzuWilbur wrote: ↑Mon Jan 18, 2021 5:51 pm So, just as the title says, I’m looking for a wedding gift for my son. I’m of the opinion that some of you in here may be able to help me.
First of all, I’d like to get my son a really nice vintage “pocket” knife. I’d probably be called a “fudd” by many because I’m from the old school, especially when it comes to what I consider as a truly good pocket knife. I’ve always carried a small folding knife in my front pocket, typically it would be a 2 or 3 blade, occasionally a 4 blade. If I have pants on, I generally have a knife in my pocket.
Just to give you an idea of some of the good (IMO) knives I have carried as my EDC: Case XX, Boker Tree Brand (one of my favorites), Uncle Henry (another favorite), Old Timer, Kershaw and my current EDC - Victorinox. Most of these are/were knives purchased 20-30 years go or more. In other words, they are/were made well, not like most of the junk you get today. I’ve always wanted a Bertram Hen and Rooster but never owned one.
My son is very special to me, just like most men feel about their son. I’m looking for a knife that is as special as he is. While I am a hunter, my son is not, so not looking for any kind of hunting knife.
My question to you is, what knife would you recommend for me to get for my son for his wedding? Ideally, I’d like to get him something that he can pass long to his son some day. I’m not necessarily looking for a knife that stays in a box and is never carried, not looking for something in a glass case that you hang on the wall or put on a desk. But I do want something that people will look at in 50 - 100 years and say “WOW” that’s a real knife. That is how a good knife USED to be made. Something that has stood the test of time and will still be "standing" long after I am not.
I am willing to spend up to several hundred dollars if I find the “right” knife. I would prefer a vintage knife but I’ll consider a new/newer one if that’s the best choice. FWIW, I'm not looking to start a debate on the "best pocket knife ever made. Really curious to see what some of you would recommend?

KudzuWilbur wrote: ↑Mon Jan 18, 2021 5:51 pm So, just as the title says, I’m looking for a wedding gift for my son. I’m of the opinion that some of you in here may be able to help me.
First of all, I’d like to get my son a really nice vintage “pocket” knife. I’d probably be called a “fudd” by many because I’m from the old school, especially when it comes to what I consider as a truly good pocket knife. I’ve always carried a small folding knife in my front pocket, typically it would be a 2 or 3 blade, occasionally a 4 blade. If I have pants on, I generally have a knife in my pocket.
Just to give you an idea of some of the good (IMO) knives I have carried as my EDC: Case XX, Boker Tree Brand (one of my favorites), Uncle Henry (another favorite), Old Timer, Kershaw and my current EDC - Victorinox. Most of these are/were knives purchased 20-30 years go or more. In other words, they are/were made well, not like most of the junk you get today. I’ve always wanted a Bertram Hen and Rooster but never owned one.
My son is very special to me, just like most men feel about their son. I’m looking for a knife that is as special as he is. While I am a hunter, my son is not, so not looking for any kind of hunting knife.
My question to you is, what knife would you recommend for me to get for my son for his wedding? Ideally, I’d like to get him something that he can pass long to his son some day. I’m not necessarily looking for a knife that stays in a box and is never carried, not looking for something in a glass case that you hang on the wall or put on a desk. But I do want something that people will look at in 50 - 100 years and say “WOW” that’s a real knife. That is how a good knife USED to be made. Something that has stood the test of time and will still be "standing" long after I am not.
I am willing to spend up to several hundred dollars if I find the “right” knife. I would prefer a vintage knife but I’ll consider a new/newer one if that’s the best choice. FWIW, I'm not looking to start a debate on the "best pocket knife ever made. Really curious to see what some of you would recommend?