Girl Scout Knife

[Firpo]

Trying to figure out what to get the Mrs for Christmas and the thought crossed my mind to get her a little knife. I’ve bought her a few in the past that always seem to make their way to some knife black hole that exists in my wife’s purse. After some poking around on eBay I came across this Girl Scout knife from the early 60s. It was in pretty rough shape, rougher than the pictures showed but after some attention I believe I have it in presentable condition (and she am sharp). I know it’s not the best of knives but it certainly has a novelty.

 

[mtngunr]

Who made that one? Ulster? Kutmaster/Utica? Those were danged good steels by any of the American makers of that time, Schrade Walden, Imperial, Queen, Western, etc..

 

[Firpo]

Who made that one?

This here one was made by Kutmaster Utica, NY.

 

[mtngunr]

This here one was made by Kutmaster Utica, NY.

So long as the black hole does not strike, and you keep it from rusting, that's a great all purpose design as militaries for over 100yrs have confirmed....hope she finds the extra weight unobjectionable...if she does, get her a Victorinox Pioneer next year, they are 2.4oz., same tools, and you off rust prevention duty. Cool old knife and thanks for showing.