Let's see your Scout/Camp knives

[rockman0]

Rockman0
With that Bail off - a nice knife like that woyld slip in the pocket very nicely.

I carried it today, it does carry nicely!

Thanks all for the nice comments on my Boker camper, and some nice old American examples shown from Duckdog and rockman0.

Thanks herder.

Nice Rem, Rob! The bone looks more like Rodger's bone than Remington's.
I wonder if it's wear, or some other explanation??

Charlie I'm not knowledgeable enough to tell if the covers were replaced or not. Either way it's a nice old user that I'll enjoy. Here's the pile side. It's a little darker.

 

[Buzzbait]

It’s been a good week for scouts. Here’s a new Camillus Engineers Knife. This is most likely a parts knife. The blade stamp doesn’t quite match up with the time period of the steel liners. And the joints were filled with polishing compound, that parts knives often have from smoothing out the action after reconstruction. The bone has also had a dye job done on it, as half of the dye washed off while I was cleaning the knife in soap and water. The whole knife was coated in the dye, inside and out.

But the work was well done. The dye color matches quite well, and looks amazing. And the action on all blades is quite excellent. Amazing walk and talk on the main blade. The fit isn’t quite as tight as an original knife, but some wiggle room probably had to be added in order to keep the action smooth. The shield is now blank, but probably once had the USA engraving.

The knife shipped from Olean NY, so one can only guess if a former KABAR cutler did the fine job of bringing an old war knife back to life.

 

[Buzzbait]

Remington with the bail cut off. Good one to carry.

Count me jealous. That’s a beautiful knife, bail or not. An exceptional user. Nice full blade on that one. I love those old BSA shields.

 

[rockman0]

Buzzbait Thanks Buzz! The shield and covers drew me in. The main blade has a little side to side play but snaps open and closed but I'm ok with that. Does great at opening beers

 

[rockman0]

Now I'm jealous, that's a beauty !

It’s been a good week for scouts. Here’s a new Camillus Engineers Knife. This is most likely a parts knife. The blade stamp doesn’t quite match up with the time period of the steel liners. And the joints were filled with polishing compound, that parts knives often have from smoothing out the action after reconstruction. The bone has also had a dye job done on it, as half of the dye washed off while I was cleaning the knife in soap and water. The whole knife was coated in the dye, inside and out.

But the work was well done. The dye color matches quite well, and looks amazing. And the action on all blades is quite excellent. Amazing walk and talk on the main blade. The fit isn’t quite as tight as an original knife, but some wiggle room probably had to be added in order to keep the action smooth. The shield is now blank, but probably once had the USA engraving.

The knife shipped from Olean NY, so one can only guess if a former KABAR cutler did the fine job of bringing an old war knife back to life.

 

[waynorth]

I think the handles are original Rob. Sometimes, if they were short of in-house material, cutleries relied on outside suppliers. That might be what happened. It's a great knife. If it's Rodgers, it's rare!!
I have a couple of old Case knives with that same bone!!

Nice rescued knife, Buzz!! Carryable without fear!!

 

[rockman0]

Thanks Charlie, I learn something everyday on BF

 

[Campbellclanman]

Buzz - my friend - very nice knife!

 

[Duckdog]

It’s been a good week for scouts. Here’s a new Camillus Engineers Knife. This is most likely a parts knife. The blade stamp doesn’t quite match up with the time period of the steel liners. And the joints were filled with polishing compound, that parts knives often have from smoothing out the action after reconstruction. The bone has also had a dye job done on it, as half of the dye washed off while I was cleaning the knife in soap and water. The whole knife was coated in the dye, inside and out.

But the work was well done. The dye color matches quite well, and looks amazing. And the action on all blades is quite excellent. Amazing walk and talk on the main blade. The fit isn’t quite as tight as an original knife, but some wiggle room probably had to be added in order to keep the action smooth. The shield is now blank, but probably once had the USA engraving.

The knife shipped from Olean NY, so one can only guess if a former KABAR cutler did the fine job of bringing an old war knife back to life.

Dang, that's pretty!!
- Stuart

 

[Gevonovich]

Buzz
It's really is a fine looking knife ! She deserves some sunshine indeed

 

[Rookie82]

Here are a few different photos of my Tuna scout knives.

 

[Buzzbait]

Here are a few different photos of my Tuna scout knives.

Most impressive. I love the covers. Is the fit appreciably better than the Queen counterparts?

 

[Rookie82]

Fit of the handles is really good on the 3 I have, The mammoth one I would say is flawless. The blades/openers were all a tad stiff when I got them, but I flushed/oiled the joints and they are nice and smooth now. The man blade could use sharpening, but I'm keeping these 3 factory original.

 

[Buzzbait]

Fit of the handles is really good on the 3 I have, The mammoth one I would say is flawless. The blades/openers were all a tad stiff when I got them, but I flushed/oiled the joints and they are nice and smooth now. The man blade could use sharpening, but I'm keeping these 3 factory original.

They sound great. I really like my Queen, and the main blade is very well done, but the other tools tend to have a bit of wobble and rub together a lot. I guess the extra attention payed to the Tunas was worth the price. I may have to track one down when I have the funds.

 

[Ramrodmb]

Here are a few different photos of my Tuna scout knives.

Those are really beautiful! Do you have any shots from the top down? I'd love to see the slimness and how the blades lay together when closed.
That Red Stag is stunning!

 

[Rookie82]

I have this shot of the burnt stag from the top down, I think it's the only shot I have.
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[Ramrodmb]

I have this shot of the burnt stag from the top down, I think it's the only shot I have.View attachment 781503

Very nice!! Thank you!

 

[Buzzbait]

After a few days of Boker ownership, I felt that I should chime back in on this thread. I can't believe that I waited for so many years to try a Boker USA scout. The 9361 is a seriously exceptional knife. I can normally take just about any scout pattern into my hand, and tell you everything I'd change about it, pointing out all of the small design mistakes that were made. Some scouts only have one or two nitpicks. Some are an outright train wreck. But this Boker is incredibly well thought out.

Here's a quick rundown on my 9361:

• Large spearpoint blade with long pull and swedge. Slight cant to blade in relationship to frame. Blade is radiused on spine to keep it from scratching against the pen blade. Pull is about a 6 or 7, with a very strong snap as opens into place.
• Cutting edge is neither too thick nor too thin, which I appreciate in a scout knife. They need to cut, but live a hard life.
• The cap lifter works perfectly, and has a very long screwdriver. Minimal cant to the screwdriver as well. Pull is about a 5.
• Flathead tip is sharply cornered and thick enough not to bend or chip easily.
• Can opener seems perfectly suited to opening up packages that arrive in the mail, which is about all I use them for anymore. Pull is about a 5.
• The pen blade is nicely sized. Big enough to handle a variety of jobs. Nice and pointy tip, without being too fragile. Blade is radiused on spine to keep it from scratching against the main blade. Pull is about a 5.
• I do like having a punch/awl on my scouts, but I'm more than happy to give it up in lieu of a secondary blade, which will get far more use.
• Stainless steel tools and bone covers are a wicked hard combination to find on a scout. Perfect for me. But I'd like to pick up a Delrin version also.
• The bail is tight enough that it won't flop into the blade path when closing, but is loose enough not to dent the bolsters. Bail perfection achieved. Bail is longer and wider than average, but not unduly so.
• Lots of bone between the center pin and liners, which should help to keep the bone from cracking under stress. Same goes for distance from smaller pins to bolsters.
• The fit of the bone to the bolsters is stellar. Nice and tight, without any gaps. Covers are perfectly rounded to bolsters, leaving no sharp edges.
• All pins are nicely domed.
• Lined bolsters are always a plus to me.
• I have no idea how Boker managed to fit a long flathead screwdriver and a very large full spear blade into a slightly thinner than average scout frame.
  
• I'm not sure what kind of stainless steel Boker used on this, but I like it so far. It's on the hard side of the scale, and has no tendency to form a wire edge during sharpening.
• The only thing I don't like so far, is the fact that the shield isn't pinned. Considering that the knife is almost 60 years old, I can't help but feel like the shield is going to fall off at any moment.

Overall, I'm massively impressed by the 9361. It may not have the wonderfully aged bone of my Camillus Engineers knives, nor have the pedigree and design artistry of an old Remington, but it is a premium scout knife, that just also happens to be a functional masterpiece. This is the kind of camp knife that I can carry and use effectively every single day. I have a feeling that the Boker will garner an appreciable amount of pocket time in the future.

 

[waynorth]

I am officially appointing you to the position of Scoutmeister!! (Well, I would if I had that authority!!)
Thanks for the review, Buzz. A better score than the average scout I suspect. Hard to believe that knife is 60 years old - it looks new!!

 

[wazu013]

That is a beauty Buzz