Bear Claws
As of June 1, 2024, this adventure has been retired. The information about the adventure will remain here for reference only.
Bear Claws, a Bear Required Adventure
The Bear Den Leader guide says, “Most young men are very excited about the opportunity to own and carry a pocketknife. In many families this may be a rite of passage. It is important that the Scout understands a pocketknife is a tool and not a toy, and how to responsibly handle and use the pocketknife when he is around others.” Read on to discover this adventure’s requirements and fun ways to complete them! Requirements: Complete the following requirements.
- Learn about three common designs of pocketknives.
- Learn knife safety and earn your Whittling Chip.*
- Do one of the following: A. Using a pocketknife, carve two items. B. With a pocket knife, safely perform each of these tasks: (1) Demonstrate how to cut a piece of rope, twine or fishing line; (2) Open a sealed box without damaging the contents; (3) Open a can with a can opener tool on a pocket knife; (4) Remove and replace the screws on an object with the screw driver tool on a pocket knife; (5) Open a letter.
