Whynot, I’m actually a custom Knifemaker so I keep track of what’s what. I’ve thought about making a few hollow handle knives, but never do because they are fundamentally weaker tools. That one listed above is “ok”. Which, in Knifemaker’s terms means, not great! But, a young boy may well love it because it says Rambo across the Ricasso. There are actually some custom made hollow handle blades, like Ed Martin knives, but doubt you are looking for something like one of those for a young boy as they cost $400, $500, $700 and up! Pretty much any hollow handle knife for even $100 or less will be junk!


I would sincerely try to get his mind shifted to a US M9 Bayonet survival knife if he just has to have a bigger, movie style knife. They are fairly tough, decently produced US copies under $200. Then just make up your own “survival” kit to stick in the pouch.. some fishing line & hooks, matches, whatever. Maybe a needle & thread, LOL! Either the one made by Ontario https://www.amazon.com/Ontario-Knive...ps%2C83&sr=8-9

Or this one by Smith & Wesson. https://www.amazon.com/Smith-Wesson-...ps%2C83&sr=8-5

Or a Rothco. https://www.amazon.com/Rothco-Stainl...ps%2C83&sr=8-7

And this is the real deal! A Phrobis III M9.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/225652529214


By the way, here’s a great article about these hollow handle “survival” knives & why they are so bad. https://freerangeamerican.us/underst...urvival-knife/