How to Sharpen a Pocketknife
Q: How do I keep my pocketknife sharp?
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How to Buy a Good Pocketknife or Multitool
Keep sharp in your Scouting endeavors with the right knife or multitool for the job.
Should I Get a Single-Blade or a Swiss Army Knife?
Q: I am looking for a new pocketknife. Should I get a single-blade or a Swiss Army knife?
How to Clean Your Pocketknife
Q: I use my pocketknife almost daily, and it gets so dirty. How can I stop that?
Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Book Giveaway
Enter for a chance to win one of 25 copies of the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Whittling Book by Chris Lubkemann.
How to Clean a Dirty Pocketknife
Q. Dear Gear Guy, I got a pocketknife from my grandfather, and it's all dirty and rusty. Can you tell me how to clean it, please?
Knife Safety Quiz
Knives can be a handy tool, but they can also be dangerous. This quiz covers the basic safety rules.
How to clean a sticky knife
Q. Whenever I go camping I always cut oranges with my knife. But then my knife sticks and is hard to get open. What is the best way to de-stick my knife?
How to Sharpen a Pocketknife
A pocketknife is only useful if you keep it sharp. Here's how to sharpen a knife using a whetstone.
Sharpening a pocketknife
When and how should I sharpen my pocketknives?
Clean sand out of a knife
Q. How do you get sand out of your knife’s insides?
Should I buy a Gerber or Swiss Army knife?
Q. Hey Gear Guy, I’m debating on whether to buy a Gerber pocketknife or a Swiss Army knife. My friend says Gerber; but I’ve heard Swiss Army my whole life. Which one should I buy?
Get Your Own Personalized Eagle Scout Knife
Order your own BSA-licensed, personalized pocketknife through Buck Knives.
What’s a good beginner pocketknife for an 8-year-old?
Q. I want to buy a pocketknife for my 8-year-old nephew. He has just started a pocketknife collection and has about 8 knives. Can you recommend a good knife for a boy that age?
Sharpening a knife without a whetstone
Q. Hey Gear Guy, which devices (other than a traditional whetstone) can I use to sharpen my knife? How well do they work?
How to treat a knife cut
Q: What do you do for a knife cut?
Simple, affordable lock-back knife
Q. When I get a new traditional lock-blade knife, it often messes up within the first hour. When I close it, the blade flips in and out and will not completely shut. Why isn’t it working?
Good knife for exploration
Q. I need a good knife for exploring a forest. I want a knife that either unfolds or stays open. Any suggestions?
Good, but Inexpensive Buck knife
Q. Dear Gear Guy, I would like a good quality but inexpensive Buck knife. I saw the article in September 2008 about the fixed-blade knives, but my troop does not allow sheath or fixed-blade knives. What can you recommend?
Rust-proof knife
Q. When I was packing for summer camp, I had a hard time choosing the pocketknife to take. Almost all my knifes have wooden handles, and if they get wet, they rot and the blades rust. And the knife I took did rust. Can you tell me of a good rust-proof knife?
Stuff We Like: Byrd Robin knife
Readers are always writing in asking about what’s the best knife for the money. Well, there are plenty of good options out there but one of my favorites right now is the Byrd Robin.
Best lock-back pocketknife
What is the best lock-back pocketknife (3- to 4-inch blade) for the money?
Choosing a hunting knife
I'm going on a camping trip with my troop, but my hunting knife broke. I see a lot of different hunting knives advertised. How do I know which one to buy?
How To Use a Shoebox To Make a Solar Eclipse Viewer
Safely view a solar eclipse with this easy-to-make shoebox solar eclipse viewer.
How to Make a DIY Survival Kit
This 2-pound kit could save your life for at least three days in the wild.
How to Make a Pinewood Derby Car Display
When the race is over, enter the winner's circle by building this display for your Pinewood Derby car.
Inside the November 2023 Issue
Here's what you'll find inside the November 2023 issue of Scout Life magazine.
Every Packing List Starts With the 10 Scout Basic Outdoor Essentials
Every packing list starts with these items. They're called "Scouting Outdoor Essentials" for a reason.
How to Make a Solar-Powered Oven for Outdoor Cooking
Take outdoor cooking to the next level with this homemade solar cooker.
6 Handmade Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
Learn how to make a homemade purse, a key chain, mosaic steppingstones, a clock and more!
Be Courteous About Allergies in the Camp Kitchen
Preparing camp meals with food allergies in mind keeps everyone safe and helps you make food everyone can enjoy.
Councils Offer Frosty Adventures at Winter Camps
Scout camps offer "snow much fun" and adventure during the winter.
Stuff We Like: Morakniv Scout 39
Lightweight and handy, the Morakniv Scout 39 is a fixed-blade knife designed for beginners.
Troop Finds Adventure in the Three Sisters Wilderness
Treated to beautiful sights along the way, these Scouts conquered challenges on the trail through Oregon's wilderness.
How to Make a Soap Carving
Embrace your creativity with soap carving, a fun and easy activity that will also improve your whittling skills.
How to Make a Fuzz Stick to Help Start a Fire
You can create an effective fire starter, even with a wet piece of wood. Just grab your knife so you can make a “fuzz stick.”
What You Need to Know About the Rank of Scout
Even if you're a Cub Scout, it's not too early to start thinking about the first rank you'll earn in Scouts BSA.
Troop 220 Fits Plenty into a Weekend, Including a Beachside Horseback Ride
The horseback ride on the beach capped off a fun weekend campout.
How to Make a Baseball Bat Nameplate
Don't throw away that old wooden baseball bat. It can still be a hit as a nameplate.
Camp Introduces Teens to Skilled Trades
The camp also introduced the teens to Exploring, a BSA program that focuses on learning about careers.
6 Inventive Gadgets to Make Camping More Fun
A little ingenuity and the right gadgets can add a great deal of comfort and convenience at camp.
How to Make a Paper Tube Flashlight
Learn how electricity works -- safely -- with this fun DIY flashlight.
Inside the September 2019 Issue
Here's what you'll find inside the September 2019 issue of Boys' Life magazine.
How to Make a Model of the Solar System
Make a detailed model of Earth and all its neighboring planets with this quick STEM-focused project.
How to Build a Frog Pond in Your Backyard
A step-by-step guide to creating an amphibian ecosystem in your own backyard.
Cub Scouts is All About Living It Up at Camps Like Cub World!
Relive the moments that made Scouts realize how awesome Cub Scouts really is!
The Great Scout Community Campout
Lead the way by hosting a campout for your entire community!
How to Make a DIY Wilderness Survival Kit
This 2-pound do-it-yourself wilderness survival kit could save your life for at least three days in the wild.
How to Start a Campfire Without Matches or a Lighter
Watch our step-by-step video to learn how to start a fire using flint and steel, friction or a magnifying glass. No matches or lighter needed!
How to Build a Bat House
This simple one-chamber roost will give those beneficial bug-eaters a much-needed boost! Here's how to build a bat house.