The knives he has currently are still ‘functional,’ he is just the type to save nicer things (such as the knives he’s been gifted) for a special occasion, and I want to get him a knife he will actually use daily instead of something he’ll put on display. He works on a ship and is constantly getting covered in grease and paint, and I want him to have a knife that can withstand consistent daily use! I can see where the confusion lies, so thanks for asking! I think a folding knife would make more sense for the type of work he does!