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Large sheath knives

Q. I’ve been looking at buying a new knife. I found a sheath knife with a 5-inch blade. If I did get one could I carry it?
— Mike the Knife, Colonia, N.J.

A. Good question, Mike. Though BSA has no national policy against large sheath knives, the organization does discourage their use for safety reasons. In fact, most local councils and camps do expressly prohibit the use of such knives. Better choice: A good folding knife with a locking blade. There are hundreds to choose from, many which meet the same needs as a five-inch sheath knife.


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20 Comments on Large sheath knives

  1. My troop allows sheath knives on camp outs we all have a sheath knife and our folders

  2. Fixed blade knives have a legitimate purpose, are sold by the Boy Scouts in their Chefs Tool Kit, and recommended in The Survival Handbook, an officially licensed Scouting publication. Safety is a matter of proper training, not bans.

  3. I like swithblades best

  4. The Raving Jackal // September 28, 2010 at 11:08 pm // Reply

    There should be some sort of age requirement on them. As for senior scouts and adults though, there should defenitly be no restrictions.

  5. I agree with zbob farther down

  6. Sheath knives are just as dangerous if not less dangerous than folding knives. It is easy to get distracted while opening or closing the folder which is just one more way to get cut. Sheath knives you just pull out of their sheath and are ready. This rule is ridiculous.

  7. kilimajaro // July 12, 2010 at 12:40 pm // Reply

    i like sheath knives better

  8. interesting

  9. I don’t think that the Boy Scouts should have a problem with sheath knives. If they are good enough for the military they should be good enough for us.

  10. Is there a size rule for knives cause I heard itwas the width of your palm

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