BSA Scout Knives
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When Camillus went under, BSA tried Colonial, which said they would supply knives made in USA (very nice Cub knives but not from the U.S.A. Italy?) and Baer & Son, who had their usual quality problems. Both were dumped. Now it's CHINA and Victorinox for knives sold by B.S.A. and anyone who will pay a licensing fee for knives sold otherwise, such as Case. The CHINA knives look fine. HT?
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The ones our local Scout shop have are all Chinese made, and they also have a limited selection of BSA branded Victorinox SAK's.
Bear made the last Jamboree knife and a standard Scout model but I never saw any Bear made knives in the shop. They also made the Remington repros.
Bear made the last Jamboree knife and a standard Scout model but I never saw any Bear made knives in the shop. They also made the Remington repros.
Thanks!
That Case looks like hammered poo. And I am a case fan. What the... did their camper tooling wear out so they bought some from Rough Rider?
Seems like there used to be more Cub Scout knives on that auction site at reasonable prices in decent condition. I'd be very interested in seeing the Colonial versions.
That Case looks like hammered poo. And I am a case fan. What the... did their camper tooling wear out so they bought some from Rough Rider?
Seems like there used to be more Cub Scout knives on that auction site at reasonable prices in decent condition. I'd be very interested in seeing the Colonial versions.
I think the story is that Colonial was contracted to do the knives, but made in USA. They weren't, contract terminated. Something apparently a little fishy about Colonial. No apparent manufacturing facility, yet all "made in USA." I kind of wonder if you could even buy the one I refer to.
Does anyone know if the Chinese models are at least of the well done variety?
Anyone agree with me on the Case? Case used to make a gorgeous camper "back in the day."
Does anyone know if the Chinese models are at least of the well done variety?
Anyone agree with me on the Case? Case used to make a gorgeous camper "back in the day."
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Why don't you look in the secondhand market, flea markets, garage sales, online, tons of scout knives out there, I've given a number away, from 50's & 60's. they can be found cheap.
My Boy Scout knife from late 70's early 80's seen a lot of these Ulsters out there.
Old Kastor/Camillus
And my all time favorite Scout knife Dwight Divine & Sons 1502 c.1923-1941
Coined liner
Pete
My Boy Scout knife from late 70's early 80's seen a lot of these Ulsters out there.
Old Kastor/Camillus
And my all time favorite Scout knife Dwight Divine & Sons 1502 c.1923-1941
Coined liner
Pete
Yeah, that blue bone looks like butt. Can't believe they picked that example as their photo sample.
A few years ago, maybe ten years, I bought a Case BSA Scout pattern knife and gave it as a gift. It had beautiful brown handles, really classy, and appeared to be very well made.
Pete's suggestion is right on. That big auction site always has some in various states of (dis)repair, and I've seen them at flea markets before, too.
By the way, Pete, that 1502 is a beauty! I have the same one, though not nearly as pretty.
Great pics, Bob -- thanks for sharing!
By the way, Pete, that 1502 is a beauty! I have the same one, though not nearly as pretty.
Great pics, Bob -- thanks for sharing!
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Sheath knives went away in 1981, but B.S.A. says a "short" fixed-blade is the ideal camping knife.
No. Colonial deceives you.
Fit and finish are fine, if you can accept a slightly yellow "nickle silver" in the bolsters and tumbled parts lading to Chinese Screwdriver Disease [rounded edges]. Heat treat is the question. Not any reports back on how they take and hold and edge.
