The Knife Vault

Nearly every culture has some sort of tradition for ushering their boys into manhood. For Native Americans this ritual often takes place in the form of a vision quest, while the Jewish people recognize the Bar Mitzvah. No matter what your cultural heritage, it is universally agreed that the initiation into manhood is a big step.

Although there is no steadfast methodology recognized in the US, there are some typical rites. For me, my leap into manhood was commemorated with a Christmas present from the traditional line of Victorinox Swiss Army knives. It seems like a boy’s first pocket knife is widely recognized as the welcome gift to adulthood in America.