Sentimental gift......Ulster Scout

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I took a ride up to Iowa over the weekend to visit my old friend, Brian, that I grew up with. His Father passed away a couple months ago at the age of 97.

Brian gave me this Ulster Scout knife that his dad had. He said he had never seen him carrying or using the knife but it was in a box of his with some other knives. The blades are stainlees steel according to the tang stamp but show some rust spots.

Brian's dad was one of the finest men I have ever known and I am honored to have this knife so I thought I would post some pics.

The monetary value means absolutely nothing to me because I will never part with this knife but can anyone tell me the knife's age or how to find out it's age? Could Brian's dad have gotten this knife when he was a Boy Scout?

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Railsplitter said:
Brian's dad was one of the finest men I have ever known and I am honored to have this knife...
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It simply doesn't get any better than that. I know the feeling and I am very happy for you to have something that is truly invaluable. :thumbup:
 
I can tell you that the Scouts stopped selling that knife about 1975, because I had one and the spring broke ala the demo knife. It was replaced with a five blader: Philips plus carbon. An educated guess would be that they didn't sell them til after 60 or so because as was disreputable.
 
It was considered a deluxe model by BSA. Probably first appeared late '60s/early '70s. I've got a couple. Tough to sharpen but well worth the effort as it is a great knife.
 
Thanks guys.

It is a great honor indeed. My father does not carry a knife and when both of my Grandfathers passed away I was not interested in retreiving any of their knives. Something I sorely regret. This knife is by far the most meaningful piece that I have.

I have some ideas in my head about making a special display case just for this knife. Maybe a single knife case with a hinged glass top, some engraving on the wood of the case, and maybe even a photo of Brian's dad etched into the glass. I think there are some places here in town that could do that for me once I decide exactly what I want to do.
 
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Now that is a knife!! I just love that honest pocket worn look, you can tell it's walked some miles in that mans pocket. It doesn't get any better than that, a knife that lived what it was born to do....live in a pocket! That is a dear friend to bestow that upon you:thumbup: They are both keepers:D
 
I'm about to have a mental breakdown trying to decide if I should carry it or keep it in its current condition.

It sure would be an honor to carry and use this knife but I would hate to lose it or damage it. If I was to carry it, the bail would have to come off. Not sure if I want to alter the knife in such a way.
 
I'm not a big bail fan either. When I would carry my old scout knives I would fold the bail to the back springs and leave it there.
 
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