Let's see your Scout/Camp knives

[Bartleby]

Not that I would have actually used this as an EDC camping knife, but it sure seemed purdy at the time:

Nice one!

 

[Bartleby]

Out of curiosity, has anyone tried to show examples in chronological order? Considering the long production life, it would be interesting to look at the development of scout pattern over time.

 

[leghog]

Four Line Camillus with brass liners and pins.

 

[Bartleby]

Four Line Camillus with brass liners and pins.

Very nice condition on that one!

 

[Thomas Linton]

Out of curiosity, has anyone tried to show examples in chronological order? Considering the long production life, it would be interesting to look at the development of scout pattern over time.

You could start here with BSA 01

 

[Bartleby]

You could start here with BSA 01

Yes, thanks!! That would be just the ticket, perhaps with the approximate years of manufacture, if known.

 

[Thomas Linton]

1911-1922

 

[Bartleby]

1911-1922

Thank you, Thomas! Nice to see where it all started.

 

[Thomas Linton]

1911-1922 (Edited since knife appears as # 2 in 1911 Boy Scout Handbook, contrary to what Holbrook says.)

 

[Bartleby]

1917-1922

Were these the inspiration for, or inspired by the Navy Jack knife? Great design for the younger scouts!

 

[waynorth]

Same time period as Thomas's - but unofficial.

 

[Thomas Linton]

Jackknives for sailors with a main sheep's foot and small pen had been around for generations before B.S.A. ordered this knife from NYKC. It was not popular with Scouts.

B.S.A. also ordered one with a spear main blade. That would not have been favored for sailors - too stabby.

 

[leghog]

Kent stamped "Scout Knife" made by Camillus for Woolworth's in the 1930s.

 

[Campbellclanman]

Great reading lately!

charlie- A Grand ol' empire For sure!

 

[Bartleby]

When did the longer screwdiver/caplifter start to get longer? I have often wondered when (and why) this occurred, as most versions later used by the military seem to have the longer screwdriver.

 

[North Shore]

Here's another unofficial scout knife, from Union Cut Co.

 

[paulhilborn]

WOW, that's a beauty North shore!!!

 

[paulhilborn]

Here's a good but not great shape 10th mountain division knife. I had one before and sold it, something I have regretted. Found this one and although stored (or forgotten) poorly the blades are near full, she's solid with no play, BEAUTIFUL green bone with zero issues.
Glad to have it and may carry from time to time

 

[Lostball]

^^^^OH YEAH!!!!! Paul, I believe that's definitely a keeper!!!!^^^^

 

[waynorth]

That's a superfine example, Paul!! Pleasing patina, full of beauty and usefulness!!