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Marbles USA Boy Scout Fixed Blade Woodcraft Knife

Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 6:47 pm
by TripleF
From what I've read, this dates to the 1930's. She's a beauty.

Re: Marbles USA Boy Scout Fixed Blade Woodcraft Knife

Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:22 am
by Old Hunter
Scott, she really is a beauty. I was a Boy Scout in the era when a "sheath knife" was quite acceptable - sold by the BSA labeled as "Official". For years now the BSA has outlawed the carrying of fixed blade knives by Scouts; guess we should be glad they still encourage the use of pocketknives, but what a loss to the culture of Scouting. Your knife is emblematic of the grand old age that has sadly passed away. Very nice piece!

Re: Marbles USA Boy Scout Fixed Blade Woodcraft Knife

Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 5:25 pm
by tongueriver
That is a great knife with a handsome sheath. Marbles invented the woodcraft and nobody else really did it as nicely. Western and Remington also made nice official fixed blades. The BSA USED TO BE a great organization deserving of that knife. No more. That is my opinion. I shan't expound, as I have been warned before about having opinions. By the way, I believe that British boy scouts can't carry ANY kind of knife now.

Re: Marbles USA Boy Scout Fixed Blade Woodcraft Knife

Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 8:10 am
by stagman
Very nice indeed !!!
In the 1950's we carried fixed blades everywhere we went in uniform
Another golden era left in America's political dust ::facepalm::
Will

Re: Marbles USA Boy Scout Fixed Blade Woodcraft Knife

Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 2:35 pm
by TripleF
I just listed this beauty on eBay. If any AAPK member wins it, let me know I'll toss in a little something extra. :wink: