Camillus Cub Scout

Let's not outdate the can opener too soon. I made a taco salad for supper tonight and needed a can opener for the green chilis and rotel. Out of the pocket came the tried and true P38 I've had for nearly 40 years.
 
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I pulled mine out just last week. I love the little cub scout for the same reasons Buzz mentioned. I've often thought about getting mine recovered as I have no sentiment towards the cub scout badge either.
 
I was surprised to see the liner lock on a scout knife so I picked one up a few months ago to inspect. I agree, it's a unique and practical pattern... albeit a bit ugly LoL o_O

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- Kevin
 
I can't really remember how old I was but I'll guess around 8 or 9 when my parents bought me this knife. It went on many adventures in the backwoods of Wisconsin. That was long before I really knew how to take care of a knife but it's still solid, a bit weak in the springs but solid.

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There's a cel version which would be the ones to get new scales on.
 
Buzzbait said:
I’ve had those same thoughts for years. I even went as far as to buy the slab of natural canvas micarta.
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I couldn't make up my mind between natural micarta or a nice jigged bone. I have a couple others in mind I may just have to reach out about.

scrteened porch said:
The singing sword will sing only for its rightful owner! Don't change the covers!:D
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I have also thought that I may have a child who goes through Cub scouts at some point and may appreciate the covers. But I don't and the delrin is very off putting!
 
I actually had one with 4 blades purchased at Sanger-Harris department store in approx 1969, as they were the only store that carried Scouting uniforms in my area.
I had the knife until sometime in the mid '90's and must have lost it during a move (or simply have no clue where I put it)
 
HILL COUNTRY SHOOTER said:
I actually had one with 4 blades purchased at Sanger-Harris department store in approx 1969, as they were the only store that carried Scouting uniforms in my area.
I had the knife until sometime in the mid '90's and must have lost it during a move (or simply have no clue where I put it)
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Keep looking for it!
I just edited my post from the dawn of time to say I must have been mistaken about having had a four-bladed cub. That's another reason not to trade things away, so you don't forget.
Except it's perfectly easy to misremember the things you've kept.
 
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I have a blue one downstairs, but it doesn't have the shiny shield of the one I traded away. It also has a slightly worn main blade.
The black Imperial below looked like it had spent a long time in a gravel road rut when I bought it- like the old Timex commercials, it 's still ticking. The white Camillus is the most pristine one I've got. The Imperial has more gradual crinks than the Camillusses.
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The white one is the one I got by beating Daniel Boone at mumbledy peg. No, the black one.
 
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Camillus made a great knife and I treasure my Cub Scout knife. I had a Boy Scout knife but my best friend stole it. I did not let it ruin our friendship and forgave him. I lost a knife and kept a life long friend.
 
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