Pocket Knife Safety

Learning life lessons is one of the things i love about cub scouts.

Pocket knife safety.

Whether they re shaving down kindling opening a bottle or sharpening a stick to roast a hot dog the pocket knife is an indispensable camping accessory for any young boy scout. One of the most important safety practices is sharpening it on a regular basis. In the cub scout adventure program the bear and arrow of light. It s important to always take care of your pocket knife.

Until you believe that your child has fully grasped and comprehended knife safety the knife should only be used in your presence and afterwards kept by you. To clean open all the tools and use a toothpick or moist cloth to wipe dust and lint from inside the pocket. A knife is a tool not a toy. Treat a knife with respect and the right to use the knife as an honor and privilege.

With a knife the dangerous parts are the sharp edge and the pointed tip. Victorinox swiss army climber pocket knife 4 8 out of 5 stars 281. Teach them that it is a tool not a toy. Follow these knife safety guidelines keep your knife sharp.

It may have more than one blade or tool. Pocketknife safety is one of the life skills our kids learn in cub scouts. Our cub scouts may seem a little young to be learning about knives but according to bsa s age appropriate guidelines bears webelos and arrow of light scouts can use a pocketknife. Part of pocket knife safety means maintaining the blade s cleanliness and sharpness.

It may include an awl for drilling holes a can opener or a combination screwdriver and bottle cap opener. Pocket knife and jackknife safety about pocket knives jackknives an important and versatile tool for camping the pocket jackknife is safe when handled carefully. Make sure your kid understands pocket knife safety. Always use a sharp knife never a dull knife.

Written by dan lawton few kids forget their first pocket knife. I will always keep my pocket knife jackknife closed and stored when not. Gvdv pocket folding knife with safety liner lock tactical knife for camping hunting fishing with titanium coated blade belt clip stainless steel wooden handle 4 5 out of 5 stars 702. The adage is that every man should have a pocket knife but teaching kids how.

I will respect my pocket knife jackknife at all times and use it as a designated tool. Kids are all different and nobody knows them better than their parents. A dull knife needs a lot of force to be able to cut through things and this means that it s more likely to slip and. Training workshop on pocket knife jackknife handling and safety and i will always agree to the following guidelines to ensure the safety of myself and those around me at all times.

A dull knife is a dangerous knife. If you follow a few simple rules you should never cause unnecessary injury to others or yourself.