Quote Originally Posted by thebigspendur View Post
No, no reason he can't learn with a spike from the outset. many have. It kind of like saying would you want to initally learn to drive a car with an auto tranny or a manual? The spike just adds one more thing to watch out for as you begin.
Well he loves his stick shift, so maybe I should go dangerous and get the spike

GreatBazunka: Thanks for the thoughtful reply! The maintaining of the blade will actually be his favorite part lol. He loves knives and already has a ceramic (I think) hone. He even regularly sharpens his kitchen knives hehe. So as long as I can keep him from cutting himself, I think he'll be fine. As for patience, he has it One of the many reasons why he deserves a manly beard weapon.