Scouts: Boy Scout Knife with Sheath

Name/Title

Scouts: Boy Scout Knife with Sheath

Entry/Object ID

2009.002.006

Description

Metal knife with horn handle in sheath. Sheath has Boy Scouts of America logo, and consists of 2 leather pieces sewn and bolted together, with a belt loop at its end. Logo contains the words, "Boy Scouts of America/ National Council/ New York City." Knife has no Boy Scouts logo or markings, but has an upper-case "Q" with what appears to be a crown above it at the base of the metal blade. The horn handle consists of 2 grooved pieces, with 2 screws each, that afix it to the metal blade. The end of the handle is metal and hooked. Knife dimensions are 1.625" x 7.875".

Acquisition

Accession

2009.002

Source or Donor

Debra Murray Ripoli

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Height

2 in

Width

9-1/4 in