Stuff We Like: Morakniv Scout 39
Lightweight and handy, the Morakniv Scout 39 ($44, morakniv.se) is a fixed-blade knife designed for beginners. Its 3-inch recycled stainless-steel blade gets most carving jobs done smoothly, and it can be sheathed in an included leather case.
The Swedish birch wood handle makes the knife easy to grip, and the large finger-guard provides protection while you use it.
While the BSA doesn’t restrict the types or sizes of knives you can use, first check with your unit, camp or council, which might impose limits. Some states even have knife laws.
To earn the right to carry and use a knife, complete the requirements for the Totin’ Chip for Scouts BSA members. Cub Scouts can earn the Whittling Chip for using pocketknives.
this article is great because when it comes time for cub or boyscout to earn their Totin’ Chit, it may be hard to decide on which pocket knife to buy, some knifes are also designed for more seasoned scouts
I suggest to edit the first sentence of the last paragraph to read “To earn the PRIVILEGE to carry and use a knife…”, as this is something that can be taken away if misused.