Case Jr. Scout vs the Offical Cub Scout Knife: An in-depth comparison

[@tomrichter1633]

As a retired scout master great job and beautiful knives

[@stoneblue1795]

My head is spinning from your collection of just this pattern of knife, plus your apparent knowledge and history you are offering us. Well done. Better than anything on TV for sure.

[@terrillschneider3778]

This video got me interested in collecting scout knives and reminded me that I had a Cub Scout knife when I was a kid Consequently I have found two of them in antique shops and or flea markets

[@jelkel25]

YT was showing this vid as unwatched, definitely seen it! Must admit I've gained a (re)appreciation for the Scout knife since I got my RR version, you have to get to know it. It can appear old fashioned and clumsy at first but it was well thought out.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

The scout pattern really is very useful. I think its just because it looks somewhat ugly and dated that people tend to ignore it. There's a reason its been sticking around for over 100 years and why Victorinox can successfully make a killing of their Pioneer knife!

[@timvest8141]

You have some beautiful scout knives.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed them!

[@zathrasnotzathras655]

I always appreciate the detailed info in your videos. If I were collecting I'd go with Case. If I'm giving the knife to a kid, the safety features and price on the official knife wins.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I tend to agree with you. I collect both but there is no doubt that the Case is the one that will retain and increase in value. For the most part older Cub Scout knives in near mint condition are going up in value but these pre-date the growth of the collector market. The ones made more recently will probably not increase as much as the Case Knives, even though modern Case knives are often made with the collector in mind. Thanks for watching and for your input.

[@fossilimprint2954]

Love your comparison videos.

[@OpIndependence]

Very informative. I am just getting into collecting traditional knives and your videos are great reference. Thanks for your effort.

[@jjcahill8934]

Excellent video filled with quite a variety of scout knives. Your Case Jr Scouts are certainly attractive pieces! It seems that, other than Case, the Jr Scout pattern became rare after WWII? Thanks for another great video!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

JJ Cahill, glad you enjoyed. I have come across the occasional post WWII three blade Scouts but they seem to be made on the standard 3 5/8 or 3 3/4 inch frame. Thanks for Watching.

[@moderntentcamping]

I just found a Case 64090R SS Boy Scouts of America Antique Bone Jr. Scout knife in its presentation box a plumbing supply store and paid $103.q6 plus tax. Wondering what they they typically sell for?

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I have video coming out on this topic this week-end. Let's just say, you'll be pleasantly surprised!

[@HobieonYouTube]

Great information and a great collection. The Case knives look to be very nice and I know they don't come cheap! I really like your stag and blue bone ones. Great old Girl Scout knife too. Like your display board. Thumbs up!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

HobieonKZbin, thanks. I was lucky enough to win the stag at auction, mint in the box under the normal price and I bought the others when they came out so no eBay mark up! Thanks for watching.

[@DJSerjaySvek]

As someone who mainly collects Victorinox knives, this makes me wonder if the Scout knives or the Pioneer/Soldier knives came first, or if one took inspiration from the other. Amazing how similar they are to each other in terms of tools and such.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

The pattern actually dates to around the 1860's or 70's. The Pioneer actually showed up actually the US all steel Mil-K from 1944.

[@facebag666]

i have one of those remmington knives but it has remmington badge on it not the boy scouts, and the "N's" in remmington are mirrored backwards. i believe mine dates somewhere in the range of 1925 to 1938

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Those sound pretty cool!

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

VERY GOOD SCOUT KNIFE POST.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Sorry to be getting back so late!

[@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723]

I really do love these little scout knives, they have a very nostalgic feel and look to them, especially the ones that have really authentic bone, horn or wood in the handle, I never got the chance to join the scouts. Really wish Colonial Knives would remake some of these with actual bone, horn or wood, in the handles too, just like they have the Demo Knife.

[@surfearth1]

I have an 8 year old Girl Scout who is ready for a knife. I wanted to get her a USA made Girl Scout knife. All those I see on eBay have a clear handle with logo underneath. What kind of handle is on your girl scout knife. It’s pretty cool. Sorry if I missed it make.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Surf Earth, I’ve got four GSA knives, but only three USA made ones. I have the green/ clear handle by Kutmaster. These are fairly common and are good quality if the original owner treated them well. Kutmaster also made one with a solid light green handle. The quality of the handle is not as good. Both of these are post WWII 1950-70’s The other is made by Utica back in the 1930’s. The can opener is tricky to use but the build quality is much better The other one I have is Colonial made 100th anniversary from 2012. It’s okay but made in China. Pakkawood handles. Their are also Brownie knives out there. Two blade pen knives. These are also Utica/ Kutmaster USA made.

[@wizardofahhhs759]

I found an early '30s Camillus made Craftsman #9548 scout knife with the scout shield in near mint condition in a pawn shop last week for $10 bucks, it's missing the removable clevis/shackle but it is by far my favorite scout knife and I carry it every day.

[@ocomegashadowstacking5886]

Wow really amazing looking design Case Scout knife reviews!!! And I just subscribe to your channel!!! ^w^

[@floydbarbour8406]

When did they use the can opener with the post on the side

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I'm not sure what you mean. Are you talking about the little thumb stud? If so, that style of can opener started going out of favor around 1946 with the introduction of the safety can opener. See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4vdlpWIaaZ6sLs Oddly, for some reason when pocket knives started putting using the new style can opener, you say the little post or stud move to the cap lifter end of the Mil-K (Gi Knife). It would remain there until around 1972. Some claim this was a tool used in the disassembly of the M1/M14 rifle. I seriously doubt that as I was issued an M14 and we used a cleaning rod to pop the trigger housing if needed.

[@surfearth1]

Where are the case knives available at, ebay? Are case knives still made in the USA?

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I have bought the majority of my Case Knives from trusted Ebay Sellers. For the most part Yes, All Case knives are still USA made. W.R.Case & Sons attempted to launch a line of modern folders under the brand TecX, which were made in China. (the Brand is owned by Case, Case in turn is owned by Zippo.) These normally are branded for Harley Davidson. They also had a few knives made in Germany many years ago. But by an Large any tradtional pattern Case knife you come across will be made in the Bradford PA., USA. The ones made in Germany are scarce and collector items with high dollar values and the TecX is branded TecX. It is a brand owned by Case but not a Case branded knife; if that makes sense. Also if you see a USA made Zippo knife it was made by Case for Zippo.

[@surfearth1]

Tobias Gibson in the past two days I’ve purchased 3 scout knives. I now have a new addiction.

[@surfearth1]

Do they make a girl scout knife with the safety features?

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

@@surfearth1, not that I'm aware of.

[@surfearth1]

Do they make a new official GS knife USA or Not?

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Surf Earth, I know Case doesn’t. From what I have seen the newest GSA branded knife is one of those inexpensive Swiss Army Knock off Knives with wood handles. They are made in China.

[@isildurelendurion1822]

In any case, it's a Case.

[@nahumdeleon8453]

Are you willing to sale the jr scout case pocket knife

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Nahum De Leon, sorry but they are not for sale. I’m actually looking for others.

[@nahumdeleon8453]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias do you have any knives for sale

[@jesterskull38]

The stag on the case is awesome, smaller package though

[@jesterskull38]

No hurt finger’s, yay

[@whpainting]

I learned the hard way how to use a nonlocking blade. I would think having a non locking can opener is an advantage over a locking one. I would prefer to have my child have the can opener bind up on them over the main blade. I think having a lock would serve as a cruch. I am not saying kids need to learn the hard way by getting hurt. I am saying using a lock on a less harmless impliment may be conterproductive.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

whpainting, the thing is early can openers were notorious for slipping and injuring people. It was so bad during WWII that the Department of War went to knife companies and asked them to come up with a safer design. The can opener you see on most modern pocket knives were invented in 1944, Pat ententes by Imperial in 1946 and was not in wide spread use until around 1956! As for screw drivers and reamers. These require putting preesure in the point while turning the handle and is actually more likely to fold when being used properly than a knife blade. Most people cut themselves when closing the blade. This is where the half stop acts as a bit of a safety when the knife is closing. I discuss this in a few of my other videos. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing a different perspective on blade safety.

[@whpainting]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias thanks for explaining. Keep up the good work

[@Jason-hb8jy]

Pretty sad that the official Cub Scout knife now has China stamped on the blade.....

[@SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

As much as I do not want to buy Chinese made products over U.S.A. made products, sad facts are that a lot of American heritage products were made in China. I am certain that the Boy's Scouts or Cub Scout knives were made in China for cost reasons. But in my opinion companies like Case should have stepped up and produced affordable knives for these institutions. A representative from Case should have fought tooth and nail to obtain and keep Boy Scout's and Cub Scouts exclusivity and licensing. Their lack of doing so show their neglect to the world of knives. This is why I do not see products like Case as something I feel a loyalty to. Our children deserve better. Just my opinion.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Case makes "licensed" Scout knives but not Official Scout knives. So the USA option is there, just not an affordable (for most boys) option!

[@timmatherly5080]

You lost me at China.

[@westbsa7424]