top five scouts 

Im an old man, a old , tired, sick, broken, shot up Paratrooper from the 80-90's. Ive served from Asia to Central America to Europe and Saudi Arabia. The one knife I always have with me is a Swiss Army Knife. My favorite is the FIELDMASTER.

I personally love having a knife with a corkscrew on it because you are the savior of the party when there’s no wine opener

Thanks for sharing, I've carried a Victorinox small tinker for 30 years, my " go to" knife.

Great video I personally like having a knife with a corkscrew on it in that style because you are the savior of the party when no own has a wine opener

Your videos were a great resource , i also viewed a bunch of others as i researched what camp/scout knife i wanted to add to my collection. I settled on a new Boker camp/scout with stag handles. Its gorgeous and will be something i plan to use as my EDC. Paid a little (alot) more than i wanted to , but it was worth it as soon as it was delivered.

Alox SAK Soldier 1950 and 1960, are a rare prize indeed add in an original GAK its a heck of a combo! Thumbs up for the old era Camillus knives,

Nice video Tobias. I carried a 1968 U.S. Camillus Military Pocket knife ( aka Demo knife ) daily for over 24 years. I have a metal key clip that goes on my belt and I always kept my U.S. Camillus pocket knife clipped to my key clip. Every time I used the knife I would automatically clip my knife back on the key clip on my belt. I would never set it down where I could forget it and lose it. Recently I just had to replace my U.S. Camillus pocket knife because I wore the springs out on it. So I purchased a Boker Magnum Camp Knife , it has all the same tools as my ole U.S. Camillus pocket knife , including the Clavis or Shackle. I am very happy with the purchase of my Boker Magnum Camp Knife. It only cost me about $20 , it cuts great , it's easy to sharpen , all the tools work great , and I don't leave home without it There are a lot of great pocket knives out there , but for me I have to have a pocket knife that has a Clavis or Shackle on it. I find the Clavis or Shackle very useful . And the basic tools that come with a Camp Knife / Boy Scout Knife are extremely useful , so I really love this design. Now , I know some of your readers will correct me and tell me it's not a Clavis or Shackle , it's a "bail" ( and yes , they are also referred to as bails ). I simply call mine a Clavis or Shackle because that is what Camillus called them on their Blueprints. www.collectors-of-camillus.us/Articles/GSA-heavy-duty-pocket-knife-1966.pdf Thanks for the great video. JT

Love the passion that shows through in these videos.

That is a very cool collection. Greetings from Buenos Aires.

When I was a Scout, I always carried an 8" Sheffield Bowie by Nowell. It is in carbon steel and served every purpose from chopping wood to carving chicken. I still have it, but it suffered several years of abuse by my son. I’ve recently refurbished it, oiled it and put it away wrapped in cling film to stop it rusting. When does your earliest Scout Knife date from? I’m not sure they were ever hugely popular over here. We always went for fixed blades. I do love the pioneer, but I go for the Pioneer X with scissors for my edc.

Awesome! Just getting in collecting and love the scout knife. I didn't realize there are so many different variations

Beautiful collection.👍

My very first knife was the official Cub Scout Knife. My Dad gave it to me in 1967. I was 8 years old. That knife started my fascination with blades, and except for three months in boot camp, I’ve had a knife on me every day since. I wish I knew what happened to that knife. I also have the Wenger version of the German Army Knife. It’s in a fire kit, but I really like it.

Excellently presented again, Tobias. I have one of those 108mm German Army ones, too. The version 2 actually by Victorinox with the nailfile/matchstriker, which -as I've read once somewhere - they might have not made for too long; seemingly from '85 or '86. So, super stoked I snatched it up -must be - a good 10 years ago. I have given a few of these away, too (the more widespread variant 1). Never any complaints from those people either. Recently added that mini-screwdriver to it that Vic. makes for their standard models, fits just as well.

Just scrolled through all the videos looking for the one you did for Veterans Day a couple years ago I was looking for it bc we’re on the theme of videos that led to knife purchases and that one touched my son’s and my heart so much that we bought a Case UMC Tribal Lock for our friend at Church who is a Vietnam Vet He loves the knife And thanks for your service as well as your content

The Swiss Army (alox) soldiers knife was made by both Wenger & Victorinox. Wenger added a nail to theirs, the civilian version was no different than the military.

En France quand j'étais chez les scouts , il y a donc longtemps, nous avions des Opinel ou des Swiss Army Knife ( SAK ). Les Victorinox sont garantis à vie et sont très polyvalents.

I need to go find the video on the brown “bone” handle Scout knife. It’s nearly identical to a WWII era Navy/Marine corpsman jackknife!! The plaque with the Motto on it is about identical too, just stamped M.D. USN! My example my grandfather brought home from his deployment to the South Pacific hunting submarines. Really cool!!

I've got a German army knife made by victorinox and marked Mauser. The saw is the best. I cut the blades down to three inches as that is the legal carry in England. It's my favourite knife.

Very good video. Love knives!

Very cool show on the camp knife, my favorite as well! I can see where that was not easy to pick your top five. You did a great job at representing the variations within the pattern! I would have a very tough time choosing, though Camillus and a SAK type would certainly make the list :) Thanks for another excellent video!

Nice selection, thanks.

As a life long Scouter, this was a fun video! I used to have a modern official BSA knife and I hated it. Same pattern type, but made in China and quite poor quality: wouldn’t hold an edge and was very stiff.

This video put me on the lookout for Scout Knives at Flea Markets Antique Stores and Pawn Shops So far I’ve found several of them along with some nice Swiss Army Knives and TL-29s See what you started lol

Never apologise for making a fascinating video. Loved every minute. Would love a video on the us military knives. Im in the ukand dont get the chance to see and here there history. An hour or two would be enough. Lol. Atb paddy 😊☘️👍

Love your videos! Do you have grandchildren to share with?

Another great video Tobias , thank you .

OK Tobias, you got me thinking about my very first knife, the same Camillus Cub Scout knife you show here and that is my #1 scout knife; #2 my original Ulster Official BSA knife (circa 1962); #3 U S Army demo knife (1964) issued to me in 1968; #4 Western Cutlery (Boulder Colo) C901-B scout/camp knife (circa 1974); #5 any qualified Victorinox but my pick is the easy to carry Recruit. Thanks for making me choose. I don't think I'll ever change my mind about the first 4.

Alox SAKs for life! Hehe. Love my Pioneer X, Pioneer, and Cadet. Your videos did get me interested in the US GI knives like from Marbles, but shipping costs might kill and apparently the quality is a hit or miss. Would you call a knife a scout pattern if it has 3-4 blades, which usually includes a knife, an awl, a can opener or bottle opener? Looks like most of your choices have similar tools throughout.

Very informative…Thank You

Beautiful collection!

I like the victorinox Walker. But it's only 3 blade.

Great information- nice knives! Thanks for the mention sharing and thanks for sharing!

Your videos are always informative, and usually I am tempted to go out and buy another SAK shortly after watching, but this time your tip about taking care of your feet on an outdoor hike or camping trip...is possibly the best advice you could give ( other than strictly about knives). Thank-you from all the diabetics out here.

Instead of a Phillips driver which has had no value in the woods for me in four decades, I prefer a saw. I have an Alox with cap lifter, can opener, awl, saw, and fine blade. I’ve never been at a loss with that configuration. This for me is the definition of what a scout knife should be.

Great video I always learn something new when I watch your channel. Keep them coming my friend 👍.

Interesting picks!!!!!

Haha, talking about can openers, there it is, the german army pocket knife.

The nailfile on the Victorinox Cadet got an update recently. Now it's more of a proper single-cut file. Very fine cut, but sharp.

A marathon effort and well presented!

Boy I'll tell ya the collection is never done........ The money I spent over the years........ I have just about all the GEC knives now I'm hooked on boker knives....... Very dangerous a lot of money!!!!!!! Happy collecting

Love that Case Jr. Scout! Böker still makes the "Böker Sportsmesser". It is quite popular and comes with different scales. I think that would be my favorite if I had one. I have a Vic Tinker that honestly is all I really need. I have the modern Bundeswehr Messer also by Victorinox. Perfect for camping/bushcrafting with the kids. And I have a Kamp King. I like carrying the Kamp King the most.. must have some kind of charm that works on me.

Loved the show

Great picks

I have the SAK Farmer, camp knife with a saw.👍

The Cub Scout knife was my first good knife. My mom got it for me at a Mitchell’s dept store in 1975.

Nice videos! How about eh Victorinox Sportsman? Both nail file and awl/reamer, plus scredriver... Cheers from Argentina!!!

I've been hooked on boker traditional knives....... I love um fit and finish is close to GEC or better!!!!!!!! Great knives

Hello, do you know if Case made a 6.5 bonestag scout?

Nice...😊

I was never in the scouts nor particularly interested in joining. But I love this style of knife.

Enjoying my virtual ice cream while watching your fascinating video. Don't have scout knife yet, which 3 would you recommend? 1 for high end, 1 for average price, 1 for budget price?

Could you give some more information about the Craftsman knife? I can't find anything about it, and I'd be quite interested in one.

What, no ice cream?! I’m feeling short changed!😉😂😂😂

Thanks again, Hobo knives are great at mealtime, lets eat.

I have a small collection of traditional folders. I rotate carrying them just for fun. But if you had to go on a 6 month trip into a remote place and you could only pick one, which would it be ? Next, Lets say you had to choose the model of camp knife for your group, all being the same, which one would it be ? Remember You hane to live with your chioce for 6 months in a remote place AND you also hope to have equiped your group with a good chioce as well.

Obrigado pela partilha

I absolutely zeroed in on that hobo knife as soon as I saw it in the background. What I’m looking for is a hobo-style scout knife with a saw and scissors that has a trowel head instead of a spoon, for use in gardening. Do you know if one that exists? Or do you know anyone that could make a custom design like that?

Do you pocket carry your Explorer or use a sheath? I’ve tried to carry my Explorer a few times in my pocket, but finds it’s just a little to large.

My only scout's are a 70's Camillus #99 and a 1984 Schrade MIL-K-818. To me a scout has to have an awl and a bail, so the Vics I have don't count for me. If they could replace the nail file on the Cadet and add a bail I would be so happy, I just like the awl for scribing lines and de-burring pvc... ect. Even without the bail as a non scout knife I'd be so happy.

Just got a NOS Camillus 1760. It’s really stiff. Any tips on how to loosen the tension on the springs?

Adorava ter um U S na minha coleção

I have acquired three of the US and one is a $10 marbles and one is the real military issued one and last but not least I have one that’s unmarked, but has the brass spacers like the one you have in your hand at 15:58. Do you know what it could be? It has a 5 stamp on one side toward one end, and it has a what lookes like is a “A” that’s almost double stamped like overlapped

What about Girl Scout knives?

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To be fair the term ''Swiss Army Knife'' is a misnomer anyway, it was coined by US troops stationed in Europe during and after WW2. In German they are called ''Schweizer Taschenmesser'' which translates to Swiss pocket knives. For Swiss Army use there were the respective Soldier models made by Vic and Wenger, and the smaller models with corkscrews etc. which are now made with the familiar celidor scales were first marketed as ''Officer and sports knives'', Swiss Army officers weren't issued these but purchased them from shops.

Do you have a Hammer brand scout knife?

Your voice was so calm, as if you're not "hooked" at all. But we know the truth...

I think it’s very strange that here in germany , boyscouts aren’t really a thing

where can we get these in good condition?

I don't think I can pick 5; I only need two: 1) Victorinox One Hand Trekker, plain edge 2) Victorinox Tinker, small I had a Case Jr. Scout; it's too small in the hand. The screwdriver on the cap lifter has an odd angle to it. I have a Kamp King; they're cheap and nasty. By the way, which scouts are drinking wine, where they'd need a corkscrew? (and don't give me that bit about corkscrews being so useful for untying knots. A back Phillips handily wins, for "being prepared". ;-)

I hope you make a video just showing off your mil-k knives.

I have in mint condition I cut my way piggyback scout knives in pouch I believe over 100 years old

🍨 nom nom

George Carlin is alive!

When did Camillous (spelling?) go out of business? Thank you.

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