Restoring a Camillus Cub Scout Knife - Pins Replaced, Handle Fixed!

Follow along as we restore a Camillus Cub Scout Knife, replacing the pins and fixing the handle for a like-new look! Perfect for any knife enthusiast.
Watch as I take on the challenge of restoring a Camillus Cub Scout Knife in this detailed repair video. I tackle the task of replacing the pins and salvaging a Handle Scale from a similar knife to complete the repair process. Join me as I bring this classic knife back to life with precision work and attention to detail. If you're a knife enthusiast or just enjoy watching skilled restoration projects, this video is a must-watch!
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[@raymondjust5113]

Yes sir it is lots of fun watching you rebuild these knifes sir watch you all the time and at the same time learn from you aswell with everything that you share.

[@theknifedoctor]

Awesome!! Thank you!!

[@LastChanceKnives]

Nice job bringing those old knives back to life. They will now serve someone for many more years.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@ihrescue]

Excellent job on those repairs. Its nice to have spare parts knives to salvage from.

[@theknifedoctor]

Yes it is. That’s why I like to buy junk knives.

[@patrickmcconkey]

Seeing the recent scout knives took me digging for my old Boy Scout knife. It’s a Camilus from the late 90s

[@theknifedoctor]

That’s awesome!

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

Wow, one of those still exists! Gotta be from the 1950's. I gave mine to my brother.

[@user-mstcurtis1978]

Nice work Kevin. You did a great job on both those knives.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@MrBill64-xe4sk]

The cool thing is that vintage Case Shield gets to live on 👍

[@theknifedoctor]

It does!! Thanks for watching!!

[@tedhart7708]

Great job on both knives, Doc. You were more than up for the challenge!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@Gingerbeard_69]

You did a great job Kevin I mean you are the knife Dr! Great job

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@joshjacobs8643]

Wow is all I can say on my knife and you never cease to amaze me excellent job looks like a totally different knife. Thank you very much Mr. Kevin (knife doctor) and enjoy the zippo case

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!! I’m getting it in he Mail Tomorrow.

[@davidsawchak1330]

My goodness Doc, Josh should be one happy camper you fully restored that old case knife, it looks so good now! You also brought that old camillus cub scout back too very nice!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@bruceowens3258]

😮 Amazing!!! Never say die. Got to drive on. Amen. Oh-rah !!! Great video DOC.. Semper Fi Marine 💪...

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks Bruce! Semper-Fi!!

[@BryansKnivesKy]

Nobody said being The Knife Doctor was easy but you knocked it out of the park like usual!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@stuarthightower418]

Another great informative video Doc. I ordered myself a hat to help advertise for your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@theknifedoctor]

Awesome Sir! Thank you! My cousin Rebecca appreciates it!

[@OzarksBoy-g8n]

The ice pick is a great idea Kevin, thanks for that bit of knowledge, cuz I’m always bending and breaking punches. Thanks for the content. And God bless.

[@theknifedoctor]

Yeah. I was too. The pins are hard to get started sometimes. I tried it and it works very well. Nice and sturdy. Thanks for those kind words! Thanks for watching!

[@OzarksBoy-g8n]

@@theknifedoctor of course

[@kaybaldwin7842]

Great info ! Thanks for describing the two different scout knives ; blue being cub scout & black are boy scout ,

[@howardkayecrabyman]

Very good 👍 job on both knives. I have a couple of camillus knives that where 2nd and they grind the name of. As always be safe and healthy and God Bless America 🇺🇸 🙏

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks Howard!!

[@BombaBVI]

Nice job! I’ve got a Boy Scout knife from the 70’s somewhere. It was given to me when I was a Boy Scout. But, I had a Barlow that I preferred to carry. So…..if I can find it, it is likely still in packaging and virtually brand new. Probably at my parents’ somewhere.

[@lukevandermark71]

I know you were pissed off at that knife!😂 you were ready to scrap that joker!

[@theknifedoctor]

It came close. I just kept on chugging along. LOL

[@kathleensmith370]

You did it- this is a legacy knife now

[@TimothyCibula-vh5ip]

Wow that case sure does look good and cubscout knife came out nice too great video thanks for sharing

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@jerryphillips5112]

Good Deal my friend 😊

[@JoeGangelhoff]

Nice job! Your the Doctor!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@branned]

Nice job on the yellow case knife👍👍

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@3721fernel]

Great job on both those knives doc! They look fantastic now. I’ve learned a lot from watching your restoration videos, thanks.

[@michaelhinkle6648]

I've got a white camillus cub scout knife that I found. It's not much though and I would have never known what kind of knife it was until I started watching your channel doc. Think of it read it correctly the white handle was made from 76 thru 79.

[@Freedom2219]

Case looked awesome

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@malwagner6090]

Good job on the scout knife. Get a jewelers loupe and look down into your new trapper lock...it uses a ball-detent system 🤷🏼‍♂️😇🤗

[@theknifedoctor]

10-4!! Thank you!

[@carolinaknives]

Wow 🤯. Looks great. 👍

[@timlovingood1346]

They grind the tang stamps down so the manufacturer can sell the knife as a factory second. All the knife would normally have would be small blemishes but quality control was a lot tighter back in those days.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks for sharing this!!

[@paulrice8342]

Thanks a MILLION for this video. I picked up an Imperial KampKing for $3.00 at a thrift store. Just for practice, I will refurbish it for a bad pin and t to clean it up. Your link to the instructions was just what I needed! Blessings.

[@paulrice8342]

For pins, that is.

[@theknifedoctor]

That’s awesome

[@casexx94]

Another great video, a lot learned here. A) got to change Bucky Bears name to Booger Bear. B) things don’t go as planned is why Doc doesn’t want to work on others sentimental knives. C) wish I knew more about vinegar bath pitfalls a couple of weeks ago before I soaked a rusted up garden tool box Old Hickory slicer for 2 or 3 days. Vinegar will EAT METAL if left too long! Thanks for the class again Doc! I hope you can learn the double pin method so you can put the bells back on that you like.

[@TimothyCibula-vh5ip]

Welcome

[@TwinGunz]

Never heard of using vinegar to clean knives. I only use alcohol if needed after using with food or something. I do use the acid from vegetables and fruits to give all my carbon steel blades designs, which is fun for me. It is no where near as harsh as using vinegar. I only use vinegar on stains, like toilets and showers.

[@MomoJRchalifoux]

Your the best 👍👌👌❤️🇨🇦

[@johnmahoney2178]

You did a nice job on the CASE. And on the Cub Scout knife 💯🇺🇸👀👍

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@lannylancaster62]

Great information about the anatomy of a scout knife and techniques for cleaning up old knives. Two beautiful knives in the end.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@garycallahan7867]

I picked up a Remington Bullet R4353 (circa 1920-1930) in a pawn shop today. Unfortunately it has a wounded blade. Probably be hard to find a replacement donor.

[@theknifedoctor]

Yeah…that’s a very nice find though!!

[@knifecoop001]

Good work on the Camillus, that was a tough one.

[@theknifedoctor]

It was a BOOGER BEAR!! LOL

[@terrybranham4536]

Great job.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks!

[@10gaugeTroy]

Good morning everyone!!!!

[@theknifedoctor]

Good Morning!!

[@Pocket_EDC]

Excellent video. Taught me some new tricks. Thank you. Cheers.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@rintintinman9223]

Multi blade knives can be the devil's own job to get new pins in. Lining things up as 2 separate springs, are pushing back. Egad !

[@KnifeKrazy.]

I don't have the patience to do that. Nope. LOL

[@theknifedoctor]

LOL!! Had a great time with Wade today!!

[@Theknifenutbige]

Hey Kevin I got me a Winchester's sallbelly 92 year But it has a broken Spring on the main blade I was gonna see if you had one laying around

[@theknifedoctor]

I don’t man. Sorry about that.

[@antonellodepau815]

💪💪

[@antikaplanet2970]

👍❤

[@kelleyhogan7063]

More good work Kevin. Can I ask which brand or where you buy your wire brushes you use in your dremmel from. The reason I ask is every one I have bought just spit wires the whole time in use. Regards,

[@theknifedoctor]

I bought a 3 pack at harbor freight. These seem to be doing good. I’ve had those too where it spits wire at you.

[@user-Bladewalker]

Hello Mr Kevin would you mind sharing where you get your pin material at for replacing the pins. Its been a few days but feeling better so I wanted to thank you sir for a cool informative video. Have a fantastic day

[@theknifedoctor]

Glad you are feeling better. I order them from Amazon. Here is a link for the ones that I use amzn.to/3WJekRx

[@user-Bladewalker]

Thank you sir I appreciate the prayers my friend and the kindness you shared with me. Much love to you and yours

[@jeffjackson5331]

Very cool! If you don't mind me asking but what do use for new pins Kevin, just curious? Good video.

[@theknifedoctor]

I buy a variety pack on Amazon. amzn.to/4c8125m

[@jeffjackson5331]

@@theknifedoctor oh ok. Thanks and thanks for the link, i’ll check it out. You have a wonderful evening and week.

[@JMo762]

I have the same question these pins seem to be between 3/32 and 5/64…. I have mine all cleaned up and ready to pin together. Those blue handles are delicate….buffing with my dremel ate away at it! Gotta be careful!

[@jerryphillips5112]

Hey Kevin, What wire brush are you using? It looks a little different.

[@theknifedoctor]

I bought a 3 pack at Harbor Freight.

[@richsuroveysr6855]

Zippo knife is cool, are you putting on sales?

[@theknifedoctor]

No, that’s a keeper!!

[@mphil3051]

Where do you get the new knife pins from and how do you judge size ?

[@theknifedoctor]

I order them from Amazon. Here is a link for the ones that I use amzn.to/4dGVbFS

[@tincans0]

Are most knife pins all the same size? I know they come in different materials, and where do you get your knife pins?

[@theknifedoctor]

I use a variety pack from Amazon. Here is link: amzn.to/3WLQqFb

[@drewwhite5601]

Great work doc been doing the same thing this morning re building an old Sheffield knife , nice to see how we all re build differently, keep up the great work 👊

[@theodorehowe2262]

No perfect but better, to bad that the scales don’t fit flush

[@MomoJRchalifoux]

👍✌️❤️🇨🇦

[@dwheeler016]

A shame some type of rust remover bath ruined that knife.

[@theknifedoctor]

Yep…lots of people do that.

[@user-zv9yx7bt7n]

Do you sell any zippos on whatnot the knife dr

[@theknifedoctor]

I haven’t so far

[@user-zv9yx7bt7n]

@@theknifedoctor ok thanks for your service you are the only KZbin creator that I have notifications on because you make the best videos and tough me a lot about knives.