Boy Scout Knives

[Bionic Boner]

They use SAKs with their insignia on the outside of the handle. They are probably Victronix with a green handle and their logo on the blade holder.

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[Rick1955]

Most current official Boy Scout of America pocketknives are made by Camillus and have either brown or black jigged derlin handles. Victorinox did make some offical Scout knives but I have not seen any lately.

Originally posted by Bionic Boner
They use SAKs with their insignia on the outside of the handle. They are probably Victronix with a green handle and their logo on the blade holder.

Scouts Honour


Thx

 

[brembo]

I have always had a knife of sorts in or clipped to my pocket. Never did the scout thing, was too busy on the farm. I really don't remember the first knife I had, prolly an Old Timer or something of that nature. I remember on day in High School while in chemistry class a knife was needed and I just whipped out my lock-back and performed the task at hand. Chem teacher was mortified, sent me to the headmaster. I thought I was neck deep in trouble, but he asked how long I had been bringing the knife to school(private Christian school) and my reply was honest "everyday for the last three years, I was a Junior. He looked at me and told me to ask before I pulled it out, and let me go. From that point on, when a blade was needed, someone found me. That kinda kicked off my knife "nut" ways. I feel naked without at least two knives on my body somewhere.

 

[Rick1955]

I too carried a pocketknife when I was in school. From the 4th grade all the way through to graduation from highschool. It was allowed. Most of the guys carried a pocketknife. Nothing was thought of it. In fact, if you did not have one, you were thought to be different.

I am about the only one in my office that carries a pocketknife - also allowed. Ever day I get asked to open a package, etc. There are a couple of people that kinda gasped when they saw me use it the first time - but after I asked if they used a butcher knife at home - and would the like for me to finish the cutting task they asked me to do - they calm down.

There was a time when nearly all men and boys carried a pocketknife. They were part of what you carried ever day. Nothing thought of it. Now, many people consider simple pocketknives as weapons. It is sad.

There are some good things about days gone by.

Originally posted by brembo
I have always had a knife of sorts in or clipped to my pocket. Never did the scout thing, was too busy on the farm. I really don't remember the first knife I had, prolly an Old Timer or something of that nature. I remember on day in High School while in chemistry class a knife was needed and I just whipped out my lock-back and performed the task at hand. Chem teacher was mortified, sent me to the headmaster. I thought I was neck deep in trouble, but he asked how long I had been bringing the knife to school(private Christian school) and my reply was honest "everyday for the last three years, I was a Junior. He looked at me and told me to ask before I pulled it out, and let me go. From that point on, when a blade was needed, someone found me. That kinda kicked off my knife "nut" ways. I feel naked without at least two knives on my body somewhere.

 

[Rick1955]

Anyone out there collect the Norman Rockwell collectors series of of official Boy Scout pocketknives. I think they have been making them since 1995.

 

[mnblade]

I too carried a pocketknife when I was in school. From the 9th grade all the way through to graduation from high school. It was not allowed. I didn't give a rat's a$$!

 

[Rick1955]

One of the problems with our knives is that some of us carry illegal knives or carry knives in places where they are not allowed.

While I personally believe that knives are tools, and that within reason we should be permitted to carry legal knives anywhere, I also think it is important to obey the law - and if I disagree, I petition the authorities and request that the rules be changed. And if they are not, then I vote against those elected representatives in the next election. I believe that elected officials are REPRESENTATIVES of their constituents and not trustees of their constituents.

Too many people view even simple pocketknives as weapons - which they are not. For example, an announcement was made that "pocketknives and other weapons" would not be permitted at our state fair. This was put out in the paper supposedly by the police. Statements such as that are very damaging to us knife people.

Originally posted by mnblade
I too carried a pocketknife when I was in school. From the 9th grade all the way through to graduation from high school. It was not allowed. I didn't give a rat's a$$!

 

[red mag]

I never carried an official scout-knife. I bought a fixed bladed on (the typical european with the black metal-sheath), but carried my glock knife instead (in the field).
I used it a lot: building field-tables,etc; preparing fire-wood (axe was avaliable, but isn't it much more fun that way.
Of course you had to proof that you can securely handle a knife.
folders: SAK, (don't know the name)and a hungarian shepherds-knife with stag-scales (my absolute favorite;took it to the military as well).

all the best scouting-wishes

red

 

[Rick1955]

With the events of 9 September 2001 and the resulting aftermath specically the negative press on knives and banning the carrying of knives in many locations, I think it would be wise of the Scouting movement and those associated with it to take some positive actions.

Knives, particularly pocketknives, and other woods tools are essential to the Scouting program. Scouting has established policies and training relating to knives and those should be reinforced.

Everyone involved in Scouting should review knife related policies and training, particularly with youth members. The legal and safe possession, carrying, use, and care of knives should be reviewe and reinforced. Parents of the youth should be made aware that their boys are recieving training in knives and after the training should be held responsible for the rules and standards. Knives are essential, useful, and good tools and should be regarded as such.

I think everyone in the Boy Scouting program should be trained in knife carry, use, and care through the Totin' Chip training program. Leaders I think would be well advised to look into this if they haven't already. Generally speaking, if people are properly trained, they are more likely to act accordingly. And members should carry their Totin' Chip card at all Scout activities and elsewhere.

Scouting is a wonderful program, and I think is a good way to educate youth about knives and their proper use and care. I personally think that Scouting should get involved in the efforts to preserve our knife rights. If we do not do these things, knives may become things of the past, even in Scouting.