Description

A knife is a tool. A pocketknife or multi-purpose tools is one of the Scout Basic Essentials. On campouts, you will be preparing your own food and more than likely use a kitchen knife. In this Adventure, you will learn the safety rules about using a knife and some basic instructions on how to use a pocketknife and kitchen knife.  This Adventure is required in order for you to use any knife during a Cub Scout activity. If you earned the Whittling Adventure as a Bear and/or the Slice and Dice Adventure as a Webelos you must earn the Knife Safety Adventure as an Arrow of Light Scout to earn the privilege of using a knife during a Cub Scout activity. When joining a Scouts BSA troop, you will be asked to share what you need to know about pocketknife safety for your first rank, Scout. You will also be required to earn the Totin’ Chip certification to earn the privilege of using a knife during a Scouts BSA activity. The Totin’ Chip also covers the proper use of a saw and ax.