Knife Safety

Knife Safety, an Arrow of Light Elective Adventure

The Arrow of Light Cub Scout handbook says, “A knife is a tool. A pocketknife or multipurpose tool is one of the Scout Basic Essentials. On campouts, you will be preparing your own food. It’s more than likely you’ll use a kitchen knife. In this Adventure, you will learn the safety rules about using a knife and some basic instructions on how to use a pocketknife and kitchen knife.“

Read on to discover this adventure’s requirements and fun ways to complete them!

Requirements:

  1. Read, understand, and promise to follow the Cub Scout Knife Safety Rules.
  2. Demonstrate the knife safety circle.
  3. Demonstrate that you know how to care for and use a knife safely.
  4. Demonstrate the proper use of a pocketknife to make a useful object on a campout.
  5. Choose the correct cooking knife, and demonstrate how to properly slice, chop, and mince.