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Rick1955

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I was just wondering how many of you got your first knife as a Cub or Boy Scout, and if so, what kind of knife was it?

As for me, I did get my first knife as a result of being a Cub Scout - it was a Sabre Brand utility style pocketknife. I still have it along with several other Official Scout knives as well as many others.
 
My first knife was an Ulster Boy Scout Knife.

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Hello,

My first knife was a cub scout knife from Camillus. Something about that knife realy got me hooked...

Later,

MBS
 
The Boy Scouts started more boys on knives than any other source. I for one got my first knife in Cub Scouts.
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Right on! Still have my Eagle Scout badge, but lost the Order of the Arrow sash long ago. Lost my Scout knife (a Camillus), too, but my sister found a rusted one in a ground level flower box when she and her husband bought the house next door to where we grew up. I used to mow the neighbors' lawn, so probably lost it there.
 
I bought an Ultster Boy Scout utility style pocketknife at a gun & knife show about 3 years ago. It has brown handles, a round BSA shield, slightly worn carbon steel blades and the carrying bail is missing. But the backsprings are in good shape -still tight. I carry it in a BSA knife belt pouch I bought as a kit at summer camp two years ago.

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by lambertiana:
My first knife was an Ulster Boy Scout Knife.

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So do you thing that the knife your sister found is the knife you lost? Did she give it to you to clean up and use?

Many Scout knives are made by Camillus and are good knives. I have two Camillus Boy Scout utility knives (standard and deluxe, an only Ultster BSA utility style knife, a Camillus BSA Whittler, and a smaller Cub Scout utility style knife.

I teach Totin Chip and really enjoy working with the boys.

I never made Eagle - just 2nd Class but have been involved in Scouting over 35 years.

I got my Brotherhood sash at last spring's camporee - 17 years after I did my ordeal.
those sashes are expensive - about $12)

Are you active in Scouting? Scouts understand knives and accept them.

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Alberta Ed:
Right on! Still have my Eagle Scout badge, but lost the Order of the Arrow sash long ago. Lost my Scout knife (a Camillus), too, but my sister found a rusted one in a ground level flower box when she and her husband bought the house next door to where we grew up. I used to mow the neighbors' lawn, so probably lost it there. </font>
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Very true. Most boys get their first knife as a result of being in Scouting, or maybe from their dad or grandfather.

Scouts understand knives and teach their safe use and care. I have taught Totin Chip to I don't know how many Scouts and Scouters.
I even teach knife use and care to the Girl Scouts.

Maybe if all young people were trained in the use and care of knives we would be better off - maybe without such restrictive laws.


<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Terrill:
The Boy Scouts started more boys on knives than any other source. I for one got my first knife in Cub Scouts.
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My father bought me a Schrade LB7 for my "Scout" knife when I was 16. I wore & used that knife through many a campout and it was on my belt during my Eagle Court of Honor. I continued to use that knife as I began work as a firefighter. It has now been retired but the memories remain. Thanks Dad!
 
Rick1955 -- yeah, she sent it to me but it was hopelessly rusted after probably a couple of decades of exposure. Still, it brought back a lot of memories. I've got a Camillus SS one like the military model they sell, which has the same blade configuration as the old Scout knife, and it's still just as useful. No longer involved in Scouts now that our boys have grown up.
 
Post like these bring back the memories of days gone by. How many of us can remember how we felt when we got that first knife? I have several good custom models now but even they can't replace the pride and joy over that first knife. Knife Illustrated has a good two part article on Camillus for those of you interested. Even better, Dexter (forum moderator) wrote them. To show my opinion of Scouting, when I was doing the shot for Camillus, my medal and sash where hanging in my gun room (I got them 34 years ago). Perfect props for a perfect "first" knife.

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Yous still should try to clean it up. Unless it has rusted totally away you might can get it at leasting looking halfway decent.

I carried one of those Camillus stainless steel utility knives in a nylon belt pouch for about 15 years in the Army. The main cutting blade did keep an edge for long but it took one easily. I still carry and use it from time to time.

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Alberta Ed:
Rick1955 -- yeah, she sent it to me but it was hopelessly rusted after probably a couple of decades of exposure. Still, it brought back a lot of memories. I've got a Camillus SS one like the military model they sell, which has the same blade configuration as the old Scout knife, and it's still just as useful. No longer involved in Scouts now that our boys have grown up.</font>
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A guy's first knife is something to cherished, even if it was an inexpensive one.

Every boy I know of that doesn't have a knife wants one and should have one - in my opinion. And every boy should be taught how to use and care for his knife.

And certainly every man should own, carry, and know how to use and care for a knife.

Scouting is a wonderful program, and they understand knives.

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Terrill:
Post like these bring back the memories of days gone by. How many of us can remember how we felt when we got that first knife? I have several good custom models now but even they can't replace the pride and joy over that first knife. Knife Illustrated has a good two part article on Camillus for those of you interested. Even better, Dexter (forum moderator) wrote them. To show my opinion of Scouting, when I was doing the shot for Camillus, my medal and sash where hanging in my gun room (I got them 34 years ago). Perfect props for a perfect "first" knife.

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You should get involved in Scouting again. Comeback and teach totin chip!

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Alberta Ed:
Rick1955 -- yeah, she sent it to me but it was hopelessly rusted after probably a couple of decades of exposure. Still, it brought back a lot of memories. I've got a Camillus SS one like the military model they sell, which has the same blade configuration as the old Scout knife, and it's still just as useful. No longer involved in Scouts now that our boys have grown up.</font>
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If I remember right, my first knife was a Camillus Cub Scout model. I'm not sure what happened to that one, it seems to be lost after being replaced by a few others, and then after I moved I have no idea where it has gone. The only Scout Knife I still have/still can find is my small Camillus Eagle Scout knife that my dad gave me the day I recieved my Eagle. It sits with all the others on my shelf, in the front. Kinda dwarfed, but still has more meaning than anything up there.

I am trying to get involved in a Venture Crew here and will definately give them good knife exposure and do some toten chip teaching when I get a chance. I guess I could be an assistant scout master/JASM(not sure which I qualify for right now). College is just taking too much time right now. I really need to get back active in OA too, just don't have the time.
 
A very common topic of conversation in Scouting is knives. Many Scouters and some Scouts carry some very nice knives. Totin Chip training is required for advancement for Scouts and many units require Totin Chip training before members, even adults are permitted to carry knives at Scout activities. Nearly every Scouter and many Scouts carry a knife in a belt pouch - which by the way is often hand made - well at least hand made from a kit. Totin Chip is routinely taught at most Camporees and Summer Camps. All Scouts and Scouters realize the imporance of knives.

Stay involved, it is a good program.

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by tique:
If I remember right, my first knife was a Camillus Cub Scout model. I'm not sure what happened to that one, it seems to be lost after being replaced by a few others, and then after I moved I have no idea where it has gone. The only Scout Knife I still have/still can find is my small Camillus Eagle Scout knife that my dad gave me the day I recieved my Eagle. It sits with all the others on my shelf, in the front. Kinda dwarfed, but still has more meaning than anything up there.

I am trying to get involved in a Venture Crew here and will definately give them good knife exposure and do some toten chip teaching when I get a chance. I guess I could be an assistant scout master/JASM(not sure which I qualify for right now). College is just taking too much time right now. I really need to get back active in OA too, just don't have the time.</font>
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My first knife was a Remington Scout knife that my Dad was given by his father. I have long retired that. I sold that box of stuff to raise money for the Troop and got a SAK (that I still have) from the deal. That started me on that long slippery slope. I worked Summer Camp (Camp Tama, Japan) and earned my Eagle (and was awared the Vigil Honor) in Japan. Dad gave me a Buck 110 and then a Randall 14 when I went off to College. Some bozo stole the Randall when I was in the military. I am still involved with the Boy Scouts! I work the National Order of the Arrow Conference, look me up you scouters! Still serving since 1964, still nuts about knives. Wow, now if I can get some maker to make me a Talonite Scout knife! BTW, I trade OA flaps!
 
Hi, I'll be you wish you still had that knife!?

Too bad about the Randall, they are good knives. At least I guess you still have the Buck 110 - a real mainstay among knives.

Sounds like we started in Scouting about the same time!

QUOTE]Originally posted by copfish:
My first knife was a Remington Scout knife that my Dad was given by his father. I have long retired that. I sold that box of stuff to raise money for the Troop and got a SAK (that I still have) from the deal. That started me on that long slippery slope. I worked Summer Camp (Camp Tama, Japan) and earned my Eagle (and was awared the Vigil Honor) in Japan. Dad gave me a Buck 110 and then a Randall 14 when I went off to College. Some bozo stole the Randall when I was in the military. I am still involved with the Boy Scouts! I work the National Order of the Arrow Conference, look me up you scouters! Still serving since 1964, still nuts about knives. Wow, now if I can get some maker to make me a Talonite Scout knife! BTW, I trade OA flaps![/QUOTE]

 
Another question:

I have been emailing some Scout associated people in other countries. They were all surprised to hear that the Boy Scouts of America have "official" Scout knives.

Does anyone know if other countries have "official" Scout knives?
 
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