PACK 172
 
Whittling Chip
 
 
 
 
 
  Bear Scouts and Webelos Scouts can earn the Whittling Chip card, which gives them the privilege of carrying a pocketknife at Cub Scout functions only. The Scout must understand the rules for safe use of a pocketknife and handle his pocketknife with care. Failure to follow the guidelines will result in suspension of the carrying privilege.

BSA guidelines provide that the knife must be a folding knife with a blade shorter than the palm of the boy’s hand.

Under no circumstances should younger scouts be given a pocketknife to carry.
 
  These are the requirements:
  ______ 1. Complete Bear Achievement 19, Shavings and Chips
 
  ______ 2. Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the use of a pocketknife
 
  ______ 3. Show that you understand that KNIVES ARE NOT TOYS
  • Close the blade with the palm of your hand
  • Never use a knife on something that will dull or break it
  • Be careful that you do not cut yourself or any person nearby
  • Never use a knife to strip the bark from a tree
  • Do not carve your initials into anything that does not belong to you
 
  ______ 4. Take the Pocketknife Pledge:
  • I understand the reason for safety rules
  • I will treat my pocketknife with the respect due a useful tool
  • I will always close my pocketknife and put it away when I'm not using it
  • I will not use my pocketknife when it might injure someone near me
  • I promise never to throw my pocketknife for any reason
  • I will use my pocketknife in a safe manner at all times
 
 
 
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Last Updated: 10/10/00 JRC