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This is a collection of resources on how to handle knives. | This is a collection of resources on how to handle knives. | ||
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| + | Refer to [https://www.scouts.ca/bpp/policy-37/ Policies — Knives, Axes, Saws, Camp Stoves, Lanterns, and Other Camping Tools Standards]. | ||
== Knife types == | == Knife types == | ||
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* Simple folding pocket knife, e.g. Buck Ranger | * Simple folding pocket knife, e.g. Buck Ranger | ||
* Locking knife, e.g. lock-back or liner-lock | * Locking knife, e.g. lock-back or liner-lock | ||
| − | * Slip joints, e.g. Victorinox or Wenger | + | * Slip joints, e.g. Swiss Army (Victorinox or Wenger) |
* Multi-Tools, e.g. Leathermen | * Multi-Tools, e.g. Leathermen | ||
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| + | For a really great overview of all types of folding pocket knives, check out [https://www.artofmanliness.com/2018/01/31/complete-guide-pocket-knives/ The Complete Guide to Pocket Knives (Art of Manliness)]. <BR> | ||
| + | Also see [https://scoutsca.s3.amazonaws.com/2019/02/safetytip-feb2016-knife-safety.pdf February 2016 (Scouting Life) Safety Tip: Knife Safety], which is a lot more than just safety (parts of a knife, different knife types) in a handy poster/infographic format. | ||
== Knife materials == | == Knife materials == | ||
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* A knife that has lost it’s keen edge can be re-honed using a fine stone or ceramic sharpener and the fine burr edge removed with a leather strop | * A knife that has lost it’s keen edge can be re-honed using a fine stone or ceramic sharpener and the fine burr edge removed with a leather strop | ||
* A dull knife will need to have a new cutting edge established before it can be honed and stropped | * A dull knife will need to have a new cutting edge established before it can be honed and stropped | ||
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| + | ==Knife Safety Training== | ||
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==Knife sharpening== | ==Knife sharpening== | ||
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| + | * https://www.buckknives.com/about-knives/knife-sharpening/ | ||
| + | * http://www.artofmanliness.com/2009/03/05/how-to-sharpen-a-pocket-knife/ | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:17, 10 September 2019
This is a collection of resources on how to handle knives.
Refer to Policies — Knives, Axes, Saws, Camp Stoves, Lanterns, and Other Camping Tools Standards.
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Knife types
- Fixed-blade knife, e.g. Ka-Bar Becker BK2
- Simple folding pocket knife, e.g. Buck Ranger
- Locking knife, e.g. lock-back or liner-lock
- Slip joints, e.g. Swiss Army (Victorinox or Wenger)
- Multi-Tools, e.g. Leathermen
For a really great overview of all types of folding pocket knives, check out The Complete Guide to Pocket Knives (Art of Manliness).
Also see February 2016 (Scouting Life) Safety Tip: Knife Safety, which is a lot more than just safety (parts of a knife, different knife types) in a handy poster/infographic format.
Knife materials
- Stainless steel is easiest to care for, but can rust if not cared for.
- Carbon steel is easier to sharpen and stays sharp longer. It is more prone to rust, and stains very easily.
Knife use
- Never use the blade of a knife as a screwdriver or pry bar - it should only be used as a cutting blade
- Never use a multi-blade knife or multi-tool with more then one blade/tool or accessory extended
- Always fully open and if possible lock the blade/tool or accessory of a folding knife
- Always cut away from yourself
- Use the right tool for the job: a big knife for a big job, a small knife for a small job
Knife maintenance
- Make sure that a knife is clean before it is folded or put back in its sheath
- A sharp knife is safer then a dull knife.
- A knife that has lost it’s keen edge can be re-honed using a fine stone or ceramic sharpener and the fine burr edge removed with a leather strop
- A dull knife will need to have a new cutting edge established before it can be honed and stropped
Knife Safety Training
Knife sharpening
