Boy Scout Knife

Here is a sign of times gone by. A Boy Scout knife book from 1929.

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Where did you find this Scout Knife Book?

Do you actually have the book?

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by not2sharp:
Here is a sign of times gone by. A Boy Scout knife book from 1929.

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My first knife was an Ulster Cub Scout model, soon followed by a Camillus Boy Scout.

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Rick,

That's a scan of my copy of the book which turned up at a local bookdealer. The chapters cover whittling in good detail, beginning with making "paper knives" (letter openers), and progressing to totem poles and bas reliefs.

N2S
 
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by not2sharp:
Rick,

That's a scan of my copy of the book which turned up at a local bookdealer. The chapters cover whittling in good detail, beginning with making "paper knives" (letter openers), and progressing to totem poles and bas reliefs.

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You have a real treasure in that book. Boy Scout stuff is very collectable.

Do they say anything about Totin'Chip in that book?


<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by not2sharp:
Rick,

That's a scan of my copy of the book which turned up at a local bookdealer. The chapters cover whittling in good detail, beginning with making "paper knives" (letter openers), and progressing to totem poles and bas reliefs.

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Re: "totin'Chip"

I didn't specifically see this term used. What it does cover is about 40 projects in increasing degrees of difficulty.

N2S

 
Grohmann is doing up knife kits of their #2 Trout & Bird model for the boy scouts this summer at one of the big jamborees so the kids can 'make' their own knife right on the spot, which is pretty cool...
Grohmann did this probably over 10 years ago which was a huge hit so they approached them this year to see if they were interested and sure enough they were.

~keep smilin'
KC
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Hmmmm - tell me more about this.....

How can I contact them?

Thanks!

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by KnifeChik:
Grohmann is doing up knife kits of their #2 Trout & Bird model for the boy scouts this summer at one of the big jamborees so the kids can 'make' their own knife right on the spot, which is pretty cool...
Grohmann did this probably over 10 years ago which was a huge hit so they approached them this year to see if they were interested and sure enough they were.

~keep smilin'
KC
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Hi Rick...
Actually, Grohmann is going to be offering a few different knives available in kits through their dealers, so you can probably get one from Tom at Marshman Knife and Tool in the near future.

www.grohmannknives.com is the Grohmann website

Cheers,
KC
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I wonder how many guys out there first learned how to properly care and use a knife through the Scout program?

Many, many boys and men have learned the proper use and care of a knife through Scouting's Totin' Chip program. I know I did.
 
Rick, I agree with you're assesment of the Tote n' Chip badge. I got my first knife from my father when I achieved my Wolf Badge (cub scout) it was a Camilus cub scout knife, but he wouldn't let me carry it, he held it and gave it to me when I told him I had something to do with it, and looked over my shoulder. He always told me, 'when you get your tote n' chip you'll deserve to carry a knife. And the unstated thing was (like I do)

When I was a Tenderfoot scout and earned the tote n' chip card, it was a really proud moment, he gave me his camilus military knife that he got in '69 and a Buck Ultralight lockback, I still have both.

The good thing behind this was, I had to learn about basic knife use and knife safety before I was able to carry a knife. And in our troop, if anyone was seen using a knife improperly, we cut a corner off their tote n' chip, and if they lost all four, they couldn't carry a knife untill they earned the card all over again.

We were all very concious of knife safety, noone messed around with their knives, anyone that was walking with a knife closed it or sheathed it, people knew to hold a knife so that the blade was away from them and also away from anyone standing near, and noone whittled or carved towards another camper. If I handed an open knife to a friend I'd hand it to them handle first, blade facing out, and hold it firmly untill they said 'thank you' acknowledging they had a grip on the knife.

I don't think our troop had a knife or axe accident in fifty years of operation.

The Scouts really know knives. The most important thing is they are good at passing on that knowledge.

Best,
Todd (edgedance)
 
Hey Todd,

I never messed with cutting off corners from the Totin' Chip card. I just take the card away - first offense and they have to go back through the training. I have only had to do that twice. Both times the guy knew he was wrong.

I still teach Totin' Chip and I make them show me that they can handle a knife safely and know how to care for it. If not, they don't pass.

I make the adult leaders do the same thing. It kind of makes them mad but just because you are an adult does not mean you know how to handle and care for a knife.

I wish all young people could take Totin' Chip or similar training - they and everyone else would be better off.


<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Edgedance:
Rick, I agree with you're assesment of the Tote n' Chip badge. I got my first knife from my father when I achieved my Wolf Badge (cub scout) it was a Camilus cub scout knife, but he wouldn't let me carry it, he held it and gave it to me when I told him I had something to do with it, and looked over my shoulder. He always told me, 'when you get your tote n' chip you'll deserve to carry a knife. And the unstated thing was (like I do)

When I was a Tenderfoot scout and earned the tote n' chip card, it was a really proud moment, he gave me his camilus military knife that he got in '69 and a Buck Ultralight lockback, I still have both.

The good thing behind this was, I had to learn about basic knife use and knife safety before I was able to carry a knife. And in our troop, if anyone was seen using a knife improperly, we cut a corner off their tote n' chip, and if they lost all four, they couldn't carry a knife untill they earned the card all over again.

We were all very concious of knife safety, noone messed around with their knives, anyone that was walking with a knife closed it or sheathed it, people knew to hold a knife so that the blade was away from them and also away from anyone standing near, and noone whittled or carved towards another camper. If I handed an open knife to a friend I'd hand it to them handle first, blade facing out, and hold it firmly untill they said 'thank you' acknowledging they had a grip on the knife.

I don't think our troop had a knife or axe accident in fifty years of operation.

The Scouts really know knives. The most important thing is they are good at passing on that knowledge.

Best,
Todd (edgedance)</font>
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My first knife was a Camilius Cub Scout knife. I was either 7 or 8 years old, when my dad purchased it for me. A couple of years later I traded it for another knife, I've been kicking my self ever since I finished school. Several years ago I got one just like it through SMKW. RKBA!
 
God are you guys that young ? - My first scout knife was a hand-me-down from my cousin a Remingtion.. and yes I still have it along with a Dwight Divine and several Ulsters, two Bucks, and a few Victorinox scout knives as well as some Plumb and Simmons Hardware Hand axes with the Scout shield. I am still in the program with 43 year Veteran Status and now working as a committee member of a fairly new troop...as they say - BE PREPARED !


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Jonesy
 
Well, I have 37 years in Scouting - currently an Assistant Scoutmaster. I have served as an ASM, Scoutmaster, Committee member and I serve on our District Committee.

I know a lot of Scouts who have hand me down Scout Knives. One of my Scouts has a 1940s era Ulster Official Scout pocketknife. I have one just like it except I bought mine at a knife show. I normally carry a Camillus Deluxe Official Scout pocketknife that I have had about 8 years. My first one I got in 1965 when I got my Totin' Chip as a Scout. It is not an "official" Scout knife by a Sabre Brand utility Scout style knife. I still have it - properly retired.

I bought my nephew an Official Boy Scout Utility Knife 3 years ago when he bridged over from Webelos. He made a leather belt pouch for it and I told him to use a cord lanyard on it too (Boys (of all ages) and knives frequent part company unexpectly). Hopefully he will be able to take care of it, hang on to it and pass it on to his son or some other young Scout.

I have taught Totin' Chip for years in Scouting - I wish everyone could take that training. All boys (and men) should own and know how to properly handle, use, and care for a knife. I also teach knife handling, use, and care to the Girl Scouts.

Scouts know and appreciate the value of a good knife!

I wonder how many other guys on here are currently in Scouting or have been and can tell us about their Scout knives....

I appreciate your long service to the movement! Thank you!

YIS

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Revvie:
God are you guys that young ? - My first scout knife was a hand-me-down from my cousin a Remingtion.. and yes I still have it along with a Dwight Divine and several Ulsters, two Bucks, and a few Victorinox scout knives as well as some Plumb and Simmons Hardware Hand axes with the Scout shield. I am still in the program with 43 year Veteran Status and now working as a committee member of a fairly new troop...as they say - BE PREPARED !


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I don't remember a Tote n Chip card, but I do remember my first scout knife - a blue handled 3 (or 4 ?) blade with the gold Cub Scout crest on the handle.

I remember proving my worth to get it by peeling veggies (cut away) with Mom's potato peeler.

How's this for politically incorrect - I can remember proudly weraring it hanging from the bail on my belt IN SCHOOL. I went to Catholic school, and we were allowed to wear our uniforms on meeting day, the knife was part of the uniform.

My Mom might still have it in her tool box, I think I'll check next time I'm there.

I've worked with the Royal Rangers, which is the Assemblies of God version of BSA, and they issue a "Cut & Chop" card for edged tool handling. Same as a tote n chip, I guess.
 
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