Cub Scout Pack 452 Whittling Chip Class

1. Cub Scout Pack 452Whittling Chip Class

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. Knife Terminology Handle Spine Lock The Blade Tip Belly Heel

6. 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

7. Knife Cross Section 20o angle 45o angle

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