Cub Scout Pack 452 Whittling Chip Class 4/14/2017 Cub Scout Pack 452 Whittling Chip Class

Objective Show examples of different knives Fixed vs retractable Blade less than 4 inches are ideal for whittling Single vs multiple blades Lockable vs unlockable blade Flexible vs rigid blade Single vs Multi-purpose Straight vs serrated edge

Safety First Knives are designed to cut only NO Cubs under the age of Bear is allowed to carry a knife A Cub needs to earn the privilege to carry a knife Any “horse play” or unsafe use of knives will immediately result in the loss of the privilege or a corner of the whittling chip card.

Safety Rules Keep the knife sharp and clean Know where your knife is at all times Say “Thank you” when passing the knife Check your “BLOOD CIRCLE” (Safety circle) before you open the knife NO knives at school

Knife Terminology Spine Lock Handle The Blade Tip Belly Heel

Knife Sharpening Use a wet stone with oil or water Saturate the stone for 10 minutes Not too much pressure Long even stroke from heel to tip 20 degree bevel at body 45 degree bevel at edge

Knife Cross Section 20o angle 45o angle

Carving Ideas Tent Peg Pot lifter Arrow or Skewer “Bear”