Thanks for the memories. I'm an Eagle Scout, probably about the same age as you are, and my Toten Chip card still has all four corners. I love collecting knives as well. When I go out camping, I've got my Buck 110 in my pocket.
I was a leader for 15 yrs In Canada we called it the fire and steel card it covered fire starting and safety too. I actually collect Scout knives I have a few but I have never been able to get my hands on an old Remington. Great video
@@ScoutCrafter I was fortunate that when Camillus closed down I scored a couple off the factory floor when they liquidated their stock. The original Remington Scout knife I believe is well over $100 if you find one today.
Clear concise explanations, with plenty of visual back-up/examples. You must have been a well liked scoutmaster. I was, sadly, never a scout but knife work [carving, maintenance etc], bushcraft, knot tying etc have always fascinated me. I'm [as you may remember] in the UK but as I've read a lot of Stephen King's depictions of young boys lives back in the pre-tech days of the N.E. United States (incl. guys playing mail-box baseball in a convertible 'naughty') I'm creating in my minds eye an idyl that I never knew. I hope you have many of those warm memories and if we ever end up in a 'pub' you'll have to tell us some stories over a beer.
Hi Keith! Boys will be boys and need an outlet to stay out of mischief... A good program of high adventure will satisfy all the required thrills of a young adolescent... =) Thanks!
I learn so much from your videos and I love to learn. Your Scouts are lucky. I loved Scouting but honestly the leadership let me down. When I was a kid I thought it was my fault. But as an adult I look back and realize they behaved inappropriately.
Gosh, what a great Mosh! ...have me thinking of my scouting days, which surely had an impact in my professional work path (manage conservation lands). I still keep a basic model Victorinox knife in my truck. ...and I still have two Maglights in service - a mini and a D-cell model. I have newer lights and headlamps that put out some much more, but the Mags still work and I feel some nostalgia related to them. Why not use them, huh? ...and thanks for the handling explanation. I think I mentioned my frustration with this task before in another of your vids. It's nice to have some more information to guide efforts. Thanks you so much for all of your sharing! Again, this was a fantastic mosh!
Hi Todd! They can be tricky but with each hammer hung we learn a little more! =)
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Swiss army knives all your eggs in one basket, drop the knife in a river or hole and all the functions are gone. Better to have two knives a small multifunction one a proper 6 inch knife in a sheath. I never knew torch batteries gassed, I would blame the batteries for the corrosion not lack of ventilation. Hammer wedges come in sizes and in the UK are slightly different shape as we have two ridges go down them each side. Thanks for the lesson.
Hi Tony! You know I never had batteries corrode sitting in a box or it a package... Only when inside a devise! Some devises are more prone then others even if ventilated! Remember the old transistor radios? =D Thanks!
I have a few Victorinox penknives but most (if not all) of mine would be illegal to carry here in the UK, due to their blade length. My Leatherman multi-tool is also illegal to carry in public for the same reason🤨
Your hammer with that short handle, I call a depression hammer. My father grew up during the depression and they always reused their broken hammer handles. Hell, he had one or two that were so short, you almost couldn't hold them. lol
Hi Howie! You are so right! I re-handled that hammer by cutting off the top that was bad! The funny thing is I use it very often!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
second! they should just make a swiss army knife blank that you can load up with the tools you want to use that day when i use those big hammers to hand drive nails into concrete the head always comes loose on the job site we try to smack in nails in the head to get true the day but it always fails somedays i just drop it in bucket off water for a while as quick fix but all my boss need do is buy one good one but nowadays they so cheap he just replace each time my garage has a pile off heads to reuse someday lol olmost enough for a hammershop if you wonder about "nails in concrete"we do that to attach the electric wire tubes to the ground manually with help off a naildriver and veryshort stubby nails
Thanks for the hammer handle demo! After watching your explanation, I feel like my second handle with the metal wedge that I made smaller might actually be OK!
Hi Randy- I have had a love affair with pocket knives ever since I was a kid. In my opinion every boy should know how to use one and handle it safely. Today kids carry phones... =D
Randy - I gave my son the neatest pocket knife when he was seven. The blade was all of an inch long, but it was Solingen-made, complete with real stag handles. My son was always a prudent kid, so, I thought no big deal, until he pulled it out at school when his teacher needed to cut some string. Dear God, you would have thought the world was about to end!
@@ScoutCrafter I had one too when I was in the german Bundeswehr, the original ones were made by Victorinox: www.raeer.com/images/full/68070i-BW-Taschenmesser.jpg But they've replaced it by this one made by Victorinox: webimg.secondhandapp.com/w-i-mgl/5bb623d3992be41b54636c70 Wenger actually made a collectors edition for an anniversary, it contained ALL tools available in one knife. Totally unusable, but cool for collectors. Too bad it's no longer available: www.amazon.de/Wenger-Schweizer-Offiziersmesser-Messer-Schatulle/dp/B000R0JDSI I guess the knife is round about 370€ (400 US$). The type of batteries you're using matters much more. If you put in zinc-carbon batteries they'll always corrode. The zinc pole is the outer housing, so after some time they'll start to leak. Alkaline batteries won't do this, but they cost more than zinc-carbon.
@@Brian-Burke They have been bought up by them for a while the two main features I prefer on the Wenger line is their lock and their scissor spring. It is a point of preference but the actual scissor blades I like better from Victorinox as the Wenger ones are micro serrated.
The original design and spec for the official Swiss Army Officer’s knife was generated by the Swiss army and then the orders split between Wenger and Victorinox so that if one of them had production problems or was taken over by a foreign company supply by a Swiss owned company could be guaranteed. Both companies evolved the designs into their own products but for a long time the army officers model didn’t change as it was a government contract (and we know how easy they change their minds). Given how many modern government contracts fail when placed entirely with one contractor, I guess the Swiss went about this the right way. I’ve had the same victorinox since my 11th birthday, still have it still love it.
SC... Victory-Knox. (Victorinox) Excellent knives. I ordered the original Eagle Scout knives by Buck for both my sons when they achieved Eagle rank. They come engraved with their troop number and court of honor date of achievement.
I still carry my Totin Chip in my wallet from 28 years ago! Signed by my Scoutmaster, one of the biggest men in my life! Proud to say I never lost a corner!
One of my favorite classes to teach... I really expanded on the subject- Remember the Paul Bunyan award? When I got mine we had to cut thru a 8" log with a hand axe in 5 minutes...! =) I was drenched! LOL
ScoutCrafter YES! I did Paul Bunyan also! I remember something to the affect that we had to complete Paul Bunyan to teach Totin Chip to the younger boys, it was a big deal! :)
Great video! One other thing regarding the flashlights - I was a lifelong Duracell user. However, over the past several years I've noticed that my Duracells were leaking a lot! The last straw was when a brand new pack of Duracells began leaking in the package - the pack was unopened and the expiration date was 2025! Not sure if the manufacturing or composition of the batteries have gone downhill, but it was just a huge disappointment (you can do an online search and see similar experiences). And these were not counterfeits either - I got all my Duracells from Costco or Walmart! Have since switched to Energizers, and have been very happy. Eveready also has a specific no-leak warranty on their Energizers (Duracell does not).
Hello NN- Unfortunately I have had leaks at one time or another from many brands- Except the Lithium batteries and the 18650's.. We don't know who to trust any more!
Bingo! Duracells are a poor quality battery. Almost every one of my appliances were ruined by leaky batteries. A mighty dangerous situation if used for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Change them out now!
1955 I was 7, carried a pocket knife every day from then on . Had a cub scout knife then a Boy Scout knife. Every boy was the same, at lunch I would cut an apple and share it. Sister at school was ok with it. Sometimes she would borrow a knife from one of us boys. Could never happen today. Just like I grew up around guns, never occurred to me to take it to school. The rifle and ammo was unlocked in the closet. You could mail order a 22 rifle on the back of boys life magazine
Hi Tom! I was the same here... Since I lived in the "city" my first rifle was a BB gun and I would take that to the dumps and plink all day! =) I can never leave the house without some sort of knife... I would feel naked. =)
Swiss Army/ Victornox makes a model of knife called "Hunter". By far my favorite Swiss Army knife. The main blade locks and it a release built into the back scale.
I had need of the corkscrew on my pocket knife a few times. The first time, I was the hero of the party because we were all so young and new to the dinner party idea, no one else owned a corkscrew. Didn't much care for the wine but it was one of the first times I was glad of my hayseed upbringing. At that time, appearing sophisticated and cultured was a big thing and hiding my rural roots and uncultured upbringing had become a habit. The cat was out of the bag after that!
you nailed it on the mag lights, I wasted so much money on these back in the day, they were junk.love your show, I learn. alot and get some good laughs to boot. Allan
Swiss Army Huntsman is my favorite model. Same as your neon one but has a saw instead of scissors. I like the scissors too tho! Nice knives! Plus great info on the flashlight! On an aluminum flashlight its probably close to air tight any ways lol no o rings for me from now on! Ty SC!
I have a scout knife by Swiss army and one by the one I had as a kid that's one a Utica Kutmaster I remember the tote and chip cards I never thought about squaring them off that's ingenious
Loved the large knives. I had the one that had the spoon on one side and the fork on the other. They were pretty plentiful with the Scouts where I grew up. Admittedly I think the addition of the mechanism to hold the bits was also pretty ingenious. Thanks also for the education on the batteries outgassing. Somehow in all these years I had never heard that before.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@ScoutCrafter Hey - found a bargain - only 375.00 with free shipping Just 216 sold!!!! LOL! www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Swisschamp-XAVT-Ruby-Red-1-6795-XAVT-New-In-Box/262404918548?hash=item3d188d4d14:g:rcQAAOSwPcVVoatB:sc:USPSPriority!43311!US!-1
A while back, I'd give a kid a Swiss Army Knife when ho or she turned 14 years old. Now, I wouldn't be surprised if the Transportation Safety Agency has the world's largest coffee Swiss Army Knives. By the way, I remember those oversized electric display models that Hoffritz had in their show windows.
YES!!!!!! Those mechanized large knives that had the blades opening and closing! I almost forgot about that!!!!! th-cam.com/video/0L6FUxJkzi0/w-d-xo.html
Lol! Got my first (cool) flashlight, a green 2x AA MagLite, when I was about 8 and felt like a king. But guess what happened to it just about 2 years later...right, the batteries corroded. And I always thought I simply wasn't careful enough...
Lol...that was a great story about the totin chip card. Our scoutmaster was also the warden of the prison, needless to say he ran a pretty tight ship. I remember going to the mall as a child and asking my parents to let me go inside cutlery world so that i could look at the swiss army knives....i would dream about all the gadgets, no joke. Great mosh! Cheers
I never knew that about Mag Lites. My late father seemed to have one in every room for every day of the week and I don't remember any battery leakage issues. That seems to happen no matter how the device is constructed. That being said, I still unscrewed my own light and took the batteries out after watching.
Hi Jonathan... It seems to happen more when the lights aren't used or left unattended. The AA maglites had very close tolerances so when the batteries would corrode they expanded slightly and would get lodged in the barrel. Some lights are more prone than others for leakage. Thanks!
So how do we fix and restore it? I have one where it swelled up. Is there anyway to get the battery out without taking a drill bit to the swollen battery’s?
Great video as always, loved the Mac Daddy, are you still a Scout Master? I was a scout did not make Eagle, missed by 1 month but none the less wish I still had my Toten Chip, good memories of Scouts.
Hello Mohamed! I am semi-retired... As you know once a scout always a scout! I too made it to life Scout before I turned 18... Almost! =) Never regretted not making Eagle because the program was so good.
I carried a black Swiss army knife with a shapening steel on my belt for 30+ years the hook was a big topic of discussion, I've heard it was a gutting for birds to a bottom hook, I used it to tighten my laces on my work boots or ice skates, no one had an answer for what it was really for....
Oh love the knife review could you do some more on some of your other knives I’m sure you have some great stuff. I got a ledlenser torch 🔦 really good have had no problems with it and it’s a AA battery torch I’ve tried to stay with those batteries makes it easier.great info on the hammers great video John thanks so much god bless 👍👌🏻🇳🇿
Lots of interesting information on this Mosh! Scouts are the best organization for anyone. They teach practical things and instill solid values. Thanks for your volunteering.
I’ve got a Victorinox multi-tool (like a Leatherman) that’s served me well for many years. All the tools and blades on it are very useful. It’s a little more expensive than a Leatherman, but it’s very high quality and has stood up to some hard use with little signs of wear (other than the painted emblem wearing off).
My grandfather had one of these big impractical Victorinox knives, I guess he bought it in Switzerland. It had this beautiful leather case, this video really brought back the fascination I felt for it as a kid. On the flashlight topic, after your recommendation I really wanted a Big Larry for in my car, and luckily they are sold over here too. I found out that there is a Big Larry 2 now which boosts 500 lumen in stead of 400 but it also comes in a patriotic version (kind of like your clamp from the clamp challenge), figured that thing has got your name on it! Thanks John, great video!!!
Hi Alex! Yes! I saw the Big Larry 2 but never tried one out... It was quite a bit more expensive at $25 so I recommended the original Larry. I bet the 500 Lumens are super bright! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter I wonder if they are actually made in the USA, I fear not because I didn't see it real quick. I wanted a red one, that was actually more expensive then a black or silver one (and less available too).
Hi scout, thanks for a great video, really liked the Ka Bar scout knife,do they still make them ? , my late father in law was a scout leader before ww2, and was presented whith a trophy in the form of a scout leader , by Baden Powell ,at a camp they were at. It's about 10 ins tall ,and depicted a scout leader whith a wide brimmed hat carrying a long staff ,I still have it.The tip on saving Maglights from corrosion is invaluable, is the Maglight whith the corroded batteries beyond hope ,or have you a way of recovering it, I have used boiling water in the past on other torches, never tried it on a Maglight though.maybe it would make an interesting video ,hint,hint,lol. Thanks again scout, best wishe's, Stuart uk.
Great video! I haven't seen one of those larger swiss army knives since I was a scout 25 years ago. Maybe I'll have to get one now. Very interesting about the Maglites, no wonder all mine are corroded! Thanks for sharing.
I’ve carried a huntsman over 30 years. Kept in my picket for 20 years as an Infantryman from AK to Iraq, Ranger school to national camp school. Always kept it on a dummy cord of 550 that was attached to my belt. Used it many times to teach scouts how to use a knife. Scales are worn as the emblem was lost long ago. I have to say they hold an edge. Helped skin out a 600lb bull elk in Colorado when I was stationed at Ft Carson. The other guys had to hit the stone many times. That Swiss stayed sharp. Btw, the cork screw was the best rope wrench when a scout tied the wrong knot. The hook was perfect to remove a bolt over-ride on an M16/M4.
Michael- I had to laugh when you said tied to 550 cord- I too was infantry and I was so paranoid about losing gear... everything had a lanyard... =) Good times! Thanks so much Michael!
ScoutCrafter 550 was our friend. Lol. Would like to send you a shirt from my program. I teach industrial Electrical Maintenance for state of Tn. Just need a size and addresses
OK, Scout, you DO have one of everything! I used to laugh at those Swiss Army knives until I saw an electrician pull out one to use the scissors. Gotta admit, it worked damn well. When I went to camp with my son, I was really disappointed to see the junk Chinese knives they were selling to the kids at the camp store. I complained to the camp director that it was Un-Scoutly to sell the boys such junk. Don't know if it made a difference, but I got it off my chest.
Surprisingly there are some decent import knives! However it would be nice if scout shops stocked domestic supplies... The upper leadership has caved to political correctness and it has taken a toll on the organization...
@@ScoutCrafter - Should have said, my son is about to turn 30. When he was going to camp, the knives offered were those Rambo Specials that were sold on TV late at night by the bucket load. Yeah, I ended up pretty disillusioned after the years I put into the Scouts. In the end, it seemed like the "Paid Scouters" (CYA types) were the tails shaking the dog..
Hi Scout, I started carrying a pocket knife when I was 10, it was a single bladed knife that you could get out of the old fashioned bubble gum machines. I still carry a knife every day, was taught that it was a tool, not a weapon. Still have and use my Officer Swiss Army Knife that my grandmother gave me in 1983!
A lot of trashing on the best flashlight ever made...not to mention the most popular, fully American made, most durable, economical, and functional flashlight ever made. The batteries go bad because of the manufacturer of the batteries, not because of the design of the light
I still like my larger MagLites however the older AA model (krypton bulb) was always a problem. The newer MagLites used LED bulbs and I don't know about venting or battery issues with them. The older AA models were awful! =)
@@ScoutCrafter Yeah, the LED Mags are for sure a huge improvement. The older ones can be highly collectable though. Even though they didn't have long run times they were still the first big advancement in flashlight technology that really changed the quality of future lights.
Great mosh, Scoutcrafter! I was a scout leader, too. All through my son’s Cub Scout days through his earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Scouting helps transform boys into fine young men. We both formed lifelong friendships and had great experiences and a lot of fun. I liked the totin’n chip story. Every troop has at least one of those guys! I’m sure we could swap some good stories! I, too, have a thing for Swiss Army knives. I wouldn’t ever be caught without one in my pocket. I’m not a serious collector, but at last count, had over 80. ( But I think I might need one or two more.)
Hi Roy! Best times of my life were always in Scouts... Both as a Scout and a leader... =) I have a really nice knife collection that I always used scouts as an excuse to buy more! LOL
Hi John, I from upstate N. of Albany. I just found out NY's knife laws finally changed! Anyway, your the first guy from the city I think I like! Keep it up.
1. To clean corrosion from batteries, in Maglites, use White Vinegar & wipe with a cotton swab. Vinegar works on remotes, etc. 2. Victorinox has an LED Flashlight. i.e. swisstheme.myshopify.com/products/victorinox-aa-cell-led-flashlight?_pos=1&_sid=6b0a094c7&_ss=r 3. First Aid Question: Would thread/dental floss & super glue really work to close a cut? You'd wrap the thread/dental floss around the cut, i.e. finger or leg, and apply super glue. Acts like an external suture. 4. I love Victorinox, but you are El Hefe. th-cam.com/video/c3sOuEv0E2I/w-d-xo.html
Thanks John ... we have our Pack Meeting tonight! To earn their Bear rank Cub Scout must complete the Bear Claw Requirement -- meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Bear_Adventure:_Bear_Claws -- you will note that the achievement belt loop for this has the Swiss Knife image. I will use your video when I teach this portion ... Semper Fi
Man a trip down memory lane I remember my first SAK (swiss army knife), I still even have my totin chip card eagle scout here. I also remember the maglites although I never had any issue I use to take the batteries out anytime I was putting it away until next trip which was fortunate for me most likely next month. Man I remember when that swiss army knife came out I think it was more for display and prestige for the company to tote all the accessories but back then I remember it was $150 brand new have to watch out for those amazon scalpers some of those people resell harbor freight tools at insane mark up prices and try and hide that its harbor freight to catch some unsuspecting poor soul as I'm sure is the case of that swiss army knife vendor. Checkout knifecenter and smokey mountain knife works for great prices. Also a step above the totin chip was the Paul bunyan award.
Rob- When I got my Paul Bunyan award one of the requirements was you had to chop thru a 8" log with a hand axe in less then 5 minutes! I was drenched! =) Great stuff!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter yeah I remember it wasnt easy lol everyone said it was tough. I never did go for it but congrats to you what an achievement. I think we had more fun tree tipping and rocking the trees down alot easier than cutting haha. My all time favorite memory was the leaders had said something to annoy me and I was always the silent troublemaker kind so I went down by the swamp area of camp and grabbed some skunk weed never really knew the actual name of it but man that plant stinks you know it walking near it and I toss a heaping armful onto their fire at which point they started screaming hey what are you doing your smothering our fire I laughed and walked away and man the fun began then as I heard what the hell oh my god that smell is awful lol they all gagged and had to abandon site lol
Got my first swiss army knife when I was 11, and got my son one on his 11th birthday too. I think I must have about 30 of them in the knife drawer, and always keep a mini-one on the truck keys. Can't get enough of them :)
Very nice explanation on the hammer hanging! I just did an axe today, it’s quite an art! I’m not a fan of the steel wedges, I think they area modern invention, the correct size hardwood wedge with BLO should hold things down nicely! I’m gonna go down to the workshop are restore something though, I didn’t get my fix in today’s video hehe
I put a video I mentioned your channel's name replace the scales on my Victorinox climber I did it off camera they came out nice they're green and I put plus scales which comes with the pen and the straight pin I have gotten the knife in the 90's
In my youth , I remember joining the Boyscouts under my Fathers guidance , but only achieving a ranck of tenderfout before withdrawing and joining other youthgroups. I did want togo further , but was encouraged to join other organizizations sadly .
Hi Dave! Not all towns have established troops or leaders that are motivated... It's so difficult to have a good troop as there are so many variables involved... However if you are lucky enough to encounter one it can be a life changer! If you made tenderfoot you were in long enough to see what the program is about! Some people never get that chance! =)
Can you believe how much better flashlights are now a days? They are incredibly bright and reliable now. I carry one every day in my pocket. And another one on my keys and even one on Charlie’s leash!
Never knew that about the batteries John off Gas who would’ve guessed that’s why my mag light completely Leaked all over and took an Age to get the batteries out👍
I carry my Swiss Army Knife in a pouch on my belt, unless I go to town. Then I take it out and put it in my front pocket. When the police ask me what is in the pouch, I tell them "it is an empty knife pouch because I know what you blokes are like". Apparently I must be an evil, person because I have carried a pocket knife since primary school, the same as my Father and both Grandfathers did. But that is what Australia is like nowadays, go figure.
Using Duracell batteries is the worst thing you can do. They die then leak and swell. Why do you think they have a full value replacement warranty. I used it many times from flashlights to camera flash units. Does anyone remember Order of the Arrow ceremony? You had to fashion an arrow out of a twig and you must not utter a sound, except in an emergency, for 24 hours. If you were caught talking, a small notch was carved in the arrow around your neck. Too many notches, you were dropped for consideration. Also at ceremonies, you wore a white sash with a red arrow, to show you successfully completed the test. Of course the Order of the Arrow was secret. I still have my original Cubscout pocket knife and belt clip.
If my memory is correct my scout knife was a "Kamp King",I would proudly wear it with my uniform to grade school on the day of a den meeting! Mind you I attended a catholic grade school,the nuns never gave a young man with a knife a second look,try that today! Great mosh btw :)
I have the Tinker in my vehicle although I don't carry one. I have 2 or 3 of the old Scout knives also. I don't carry one because I have carried a regular slip joint for many many years. They are easier to clean and dry after cleaning fish or small game. One of the sad things about scouting is all the new rules. To me it went down hill when they had to quit teaching kids to shoot. Scouting leaders teaching kids about firearms and then taking hunter safety would make for more mature shooting youngsters and later adults.
Pelican Saberlite flashlights have a vent to allow off gassing but are still submersible in water and rated for hazardous locations. The Batteries in mine are old but still look new.
I LOVED carrying the beefier Swiss Army knives, HATED using them. I won't use a multitool unless the blades and attachments lock open. The screwdrivers are just the WORST to have to use.
I toted my Victorinox knife so long the handle fell apart and the Swiss emblem fell out and was lost but it's now in my lunch/dinner bag in the closet being calm. All the accessories were nice but the scissors trimmed a couple hundred pounds of finger nails, the can opener opened tons of tuna and chicken cans and the knife peeled and cut up bushels of onions. Still a good knife! THANKS, CS and the knife I took on a hike YEARS ago was given back to me from a Scoutmaster which is a DEAR friend. No sheath and half the handle was electrical taped on, sort of and the other half gone. He 'borrowed' it to keep me from bruising myself with it. I have it in my tool tote but why I have no idea! THanks, Buddy! A-PLUS!
@@ScoutCrafter I wished I still had the can opener I had in RVN. There is a MOUNTAIN of C-ration cans with our prints all over them! But the Victorinox did it's share btoo! C U, Buddy!
those lithium batteries you showed us in the last video might help with corrosion as well.but then again lithium in a sealed container is a ticking time bomb.
I have one of the smaller Mongo knives. That huge one hung on your belt would make you walk circles! I think Victorinox considers their blades "surgical steel" and after slicing the tip of my thumb off i can attest to that!
@@ScoutCrafter The Victorinox sharpening procedure is said to be patented and a deep secret. Maybe a video on knife sharpening would be cool? (I was slicing a business card when i got my thumb! Cleanest knife wound i ever had. Not visible to anyone else now)
I can't believe the size of that Swiss knife😳. McGyver would be envious of that one!!. My dad gave me a much smaller one with only a dozen features. I still have it packed away somewhere. Also gave my boys Swiss-like pocket knives when they were younger. Of course kids today never even touch knives let alone use the multiple functions🙄. Battery leaking/corrosion is my absolute nemesis and has ruined many toys, flashlights, household items and even a vintage mint in box Mac Plus motherboard😤. Destroyed all the circuit traces. Great explanation on the hammer handle splitting. I keep that in mind when I get to mine. All in all, another great Mish Mosh Monday John!!
Absolutely! I was using my dad's power tools as a young teenager. Building stuff, getting dirty, getting hurt and bleeding is what youth is all about! Lol! Good times!
"Got the phillips and the larger phillips..." Come on Scout a number 1 and a number 2 lol. Get it together!! Anyways where does one get "Industrial hose clamps"?? Those look nice, anyways great video again, as usual Scout, oh also glad to see your into knifes as well, none of the scouts never used Camp Kings, or Forrest Masters? Just a thought have a good night.
Hi Caleb! I used to liberate those hose clamps from the shop trash because they were just so beefy! =) Usually the scouts purchased inexpensive knives at first because of the inherent loss that occurs! =) Thanks!
Thanks for the memories. I'm an Eagle Scout, probably about the same age as you are, and my Toten Chip card still has all four corners.
I love collecting knives as well. When I go out camping, I've got my Buck 110 in my pocket.
Hi Jeff! You can't beat a Buck! I always loved their steel! =)
I was a leader for 15 yrs In Canada we called it the fire and steel card it covered fire starting and safety too. I actually collect Scout knives I have a few but I have never been able to get my hands on an old Remington. Great video
Hello Abe! I had another leader who was big into scout knives! He had some great collection! As you know they have become quite collectable and pricy!
@@ScoutCrafter I was fortunate that when Camillus closed down I scored a couple off the factory floor when they liquidated their stock. The original Remington Scout knife I believe is well over $100 if you find one today.
Clear concise explanations, with plenty of visual back-up/examples. You must have been a well liked scoutmaster. I was, sadly, never a scout but knife work [carving, maintenance etc], bushcraft, knot tying etc have always fascinated me. I'm [as you may remember] in the UK but as I've read a lot of Stephen King's depictions of young boys lives back in the pre-tech days of the N.E. United States (incl. guys playing mail-box baseball in a convertible 'naughty') I'm creating in my minds eye an idyl that I never knew. I hope you have many of those warm memories and if we ever end up in a 'pub' you'll have to tell us some stories over a beer.
Hi Keith! Boys will be boys and need an outlet to stay out of mischief... A good program of high adventure will satisfy all the required thrills of a young adolescent... =) Thanks!
I learn so much from your videos and I love to learn. Your Scouts are lucky. I loved Scouting but honestly the leadership let me down. When I was a kid I thought it was my fault. But as an adult I look back and realize they behaved inappropriately.
Hi David! For a troop to thrive you need dedicated leaders and a competent committee... A well run troop is a beautiful thing to experience. =)
Another very interesting video. I didn't know Swiss knives got that big. And great info on those flashlights. Thanks.
Gosh, what a great Mosh! ...have me thinking of my scouting days, which surely had an impact in my professional work path (manage conservation lands). I still keep a basic model Victorinox knife in my truck. ...and I still have two Maglights in service - a mini and a D-cell model. I have newer lights and headlamps that put out some much more, but the Mags still work and I feel some nostalgia related to them. Why not use them, huh? ...and thanks for the handling explanation. I think I mentioned my frustration with this task before in another of your vids. It's nice to have some more information to guide efforts. Thanks you so much for all of your sharing! Again, this was a fantastic mosh!
Hi Daniel! You know I still like my 3D maglite! Much better then the AA model. Plus it accepts the cool orange traffic cone! =D
Cool video on knives. I’ve had several over the years but lose them every so often.
I always blamed myself for my Mini-Mags corroding. Thanks for relieving me of my guilt. 👍🏻
LOL, holy cow that knife is worth some money!,, great demo on the handle John. It helps to know that, need to hang a lot of hammers in the future!
Hi Todd! They can be tricky but with each hammer hung we learn a little more! =)
Swiss army knives all your eggs in one basket, drop the knife in a river or hole and all the functions are gone. Better to have two knives a small multifunction one a proper 6 inch knife in a sheath. I never knew torch batteries gassed, I would blame the batteries for the corrosion not lack of ventilation. Hammer wedges come in sizes and in the UK are slightly different shape as we have two ridges go down them each side. Thanks for the lesson.
Hi Tony! You know I never had batteries corrode sitting in a box or it a package... Only when inside a devise! Some devises are more prone then others even if ventilated! Remember the old transistor radios? =D Thanks!
I have a few Victorinox penknives but most (if not all) of mine would be illegal to carry here in the UK, due to their blade length. My Leatherman multi-tool is also illegal to carry in public for the same reason🤨
Hi Tony! Same here in NYC... Ridiculous...
I love that knife but I'll have to get a bigger pocket!
Your hammer with that short handle, I call a depression hammer. My father grew up during the depression and they always reused their broken hammer handles. Hell, he had one or two that were so short, you almost couldn't hold them. lol
Hi Howie! You are so right! I re-handled that hammer by cutting off the top that was bad! The funny thing is I use it very often!!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!
Mag light is junk . What is a good bright pocket light
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they should just make a swiss army knife blank that you can load up with the tools you want to use that day
when i use those big hammers to hand drive nails into concrete the head always comes loose on the job site we try to smack in nails in the head to get true the day but it always fails somedays i just drop it in bucket off water for a while as quick fix but all my boss need do is buy one good one but nowadays they so cheap he just replace each time
my garage has a pile off heads to reuse someday lol olmost enough for a hammershop if you wonder about "nails in concrete"we do that to attach the electric wire tubes to the ground manually with help off a naildriver and veryshort stubby nails
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Good info Bud!! I've had to throw out a few Mini-Mags because of that, now I know why!! I hope Big Larry holds up better!!☺
Hi King! So far no problems with the Larry!!!!!!!
Thanks for the hammer handle demo! After watching your explanation, I feel like my second handle with the metal wedge that I made smaller might actually be OK!
I have had a Victornox knife in my pocket since my 12 birthday, given to me by my father. I just love them.
Hi Randy- I have had a love affair with pocket knives ever since I was a kid. In my opinion every boy should know how to use one and handle it safely. Today kids carry phones... =D
@@ScoutCrafter I agree 100%. Thanks for sharing.
Randy - I gave my son the neatest pocket knife when he was seven. The blade was all of an inch long, but it was Solingen-made, complete with real stag handles. My son was always a prudent kid, so, I thought no big deal, until he pulled it out at school when his teacher needed to cut some string. Dear God, you would have thought the world was about to end!
@@Ricopolico Yep another mass M, just waiting to happen. The entire public school system should be scraped.
Wenger is now owned by Victorinox. They are selling some of the old Wenger models under the Victorinox Brand.
I figured it was only a matter of time, so many of the knives were very similar! Thanks!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter I had one too when I was in the german Bundeswehr, the original ones were made by Victorinox:
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But they've replaced it by this one made by Victorinox:
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Wenger actually made a collectors edition for an anniversary, it contained ALL tools available in one knife. Totally unusable, but cool for collectors. Too bad it's no longer available:
www.amazon.de/Wenger-Schweizer-Offiziersmesser-Messer-Schatulle/dp/B000R0JDSI
I guess the knife is round about 370€ (400 US$).
The type of batteries you're using matters much more. If you put in zinc-carbon batteries they'll always corrode. The zinc pole is the outer housing, so after some time they'll start to leak. Alkaline batteries won't do this, but they cost more than zinc-carbon.
It looks like Victorinox bought Wenger in 2005. I'm always interested in the history of a company. You can learn a lot from it.
@@Brian-Burke They have been bought up by them for a while the two main features I prefer on the Wenger line is their lock and their scissor spring. It is a point of preference but the actual scissor blades I like better from Victorinox as the Wenger ones are micro serrated.
The original design and spec for the official Swiss Army Officer’s knife was generated by the Swiss army and then the orders split between Wenger and Victorinox so that if one of them had production problems or was taken over by a foreign company supply by a Swiss owned company could be guaranteed.
Both companies evolved the designs into their own products but for a long time the army officers model didn’t change as it was a government contract (and we know how easy they change their minds). Given how many modern government contracts fail when placed entirely with one contractor, I guess the Swiss went about this the right way.
I’ve had the same victorinox since my 11th birthday, still have it still love it.
SC... Victory-Knox. (Victorinox) Excellent knives. I ordered the original Eagle Scout knives by Buck for both my sons when they achieved Eagle rank. They come engraved with their troop number and court of honor date of achievement.
I love Buck knives! Always hold an edge and never let me down! =) Congratulations on your sons achievement...
You brought back many memories of Boy Scouts. When I was 15 I was asst scoutmaster. Some of my favorite times in my old life.
I still carry my Totin Chip in my wallet from 28 years ago! Signed by my Scoutmaster, one of the biggest men in my life!
Proud to say I never lost a corner!
One of my favorite classes to teach... I really expanded on the subject- Remember the Paul Bunyan award? When I got mine we had to cut thru a 8" log with a hand axe in 5 minutes...! =) I was drenched! LOL
ScoutCrafter YES! I did Paul Bunyan also! I remember something to the affect that we had to complete Paul Bunyan to teach Totin Chip to the younger boys, it was a big deal! :)
Thanks. Learned something about the old MagLight and the batteries.
Love your videos, those big knives look silly but, they would be good to keep in the glove box of your car.
Great video! One other thing regarding the flashlights - I was a lifelong Duracell user. However, over the past several years I've noticed that my Duracells were leaking a lot! The last straw was when a brand new pack of Duracells began leaking in the package - the pack was unopened and the expiration date was 2025! Not sure if the manufacturing or composition of the batteries have gone downhill, but it was just a huge disappointment (you can do an online search and see similar experiences). And these were not counterfeits either - I got all my Duracells from Costco or Walmart!
Have since switched to Energizers, and have been very happy. Eveready also has a specific no-leak warranty on their Energizers (Duracell does not).
Hello NN- Unfortunately I have had leaks at one time or another from many brands- Except the Lithium batteries and the 18650's.. We don't know who to trust any more!
Bingo! Duracells are a poor quality battery. Almost every one of my appliances were ruined by leaky batteries. A mighty dangerous situation if used for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Change them out now!
1955 I was 7, carried a pocket knife every day from then on . Had a cub scout knife then a Boy Scout knife. Every boy was the same, at lunch I would cut an apple and share it. Sister at school was ok with it. Sometimes she would borrow a knife from one of us boys. Could never happen today.
Just like I grew up around guns, never occurred to me to take it to school. The rifle and ammo was unlocked in the closet. You could mail order a 22 rifle on the back of boys life magazine
Hi Tom! I was the same here... Since I lived in the "city" my first rifle was a BB gun and I would take that to the dumps and plink all day! =) I can never leave the house without some sort of knife... I would feel naked. =)
Swiss Army/ Victornox makes a model of knife called "Hunter". By far my favorite Swiss Army knife. The main blade locks and it a release built into the back scale.
...Swiss army knives have to be the best cutting and gadget tool ever made..great vid..
I had need of the corkscrew on my pocket knife a few times. The first time, I was the hero of the party because we were all so young and new to the dinner party idea, no one else owned a corkscrew. Didn't much care for the wine but it was one of the first times I was glad of my hayseed upbringing. At that time, appearing sophisticated and cultured was a big thing and hiding my rural roots and uncultured upbringing had become a habit. The cat was out of the bag after that!
"Hey look! Free shipping!"
I actually snorted.
Ben, When I bought mine it was about half that... (Which was still a lot!) It is cool though.. =)
@@ScoutCrafter Yes, they're cool. Not 400 dollars cool, though. Best wishes, friend.
The eye glasses screw driver was one of my most borrowed uses of my Swiss Champ when in the Peace Corps. The little pliers are excellent as well.
I just looked up what that knife costs. Holy Crap!!
Big N! Not to worry! I paid about half that back then when I bought it... =) Still a lot but not crazy- Well maybe a little crazy!.. =D
But it is free shipping!!!
you nailed it on the mag lights, I wasted so much money on these back in the day, they were junk.love your show, I learn. alot and get some good laughs to boot. Allan
Swiss Army Huntsman is my favorite model. Same as your neon one but has a saw instead of scissors. I like the scissors too tho! Nice knives! Plus great info on the flashlight! On an aluminum flashlight its probably close to air tight any ways lol no o rings for me from now on! Ty SC!
I have a scout knife by Swiss army and one by the one I had as a kid that's one a Utica Kutmaster I remember the tote and chip cards I never thought about squaring them off that's ingenious
Loved the large knives. I had the one that had the spoon on one side and the fork on the other. They were pretty plentiful with the Scouts where I grew up. Admittedly I think the addition of the mechanism to hold the bits was also pretty ingenious. Thanks also for the education on the batteries outgassing. Somehow in all these years I had never heard that before.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Hi Lee! You know those knives with the fork and spoon are called "Hobo knives" and still made today! Very nice!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter Hey - found a bargain - only 375.00 with free shipping Just 216 sold!!!! LOL!
www.ebay.com/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-Swisschamp-XAVT-Ruby-Red-1-6795-XAVT-New-In-Box/262404918548?hash=item3d188d4d14:g:rcQAAOSwPcVVoatB:sc:USPSPriority!43311!US!-1
A while back, I'd give a kid a Swiss Army Knife when ho or she turned 14 years old. Now, I wouldn't be surprised if the Transportation Safety Agency has the world's largest coffee Swiss Army Knives. By the way, I remember those oversized electric display models that Hoffritz had in their show windows.
carver3419 ...used to see that giant display everyday in Penn Station
YES!!!!!! Those mechanized large knives that had the blades opening and closing! I almost forgot about that!!!!! th-cam.com/video/0L6FUxJkzi0/w-d-xo.html
Lol! Got my first (cool) flashlight, a green 2x AA MagLite, when I was about 8 and felt like a king. But guess what happened to it just about 2 years later...right, the batteries corroded. And I always thought I simply wasn't careful enough...
The mini-maglite left a lot of scars during it's career! =) I too blamed myself at first! =)
Lol...that was a great story about the totin chip card. Our scoutmaster was also the warden of the prison, needless to say he ran a pretty tight ship. I remember going to the mall as a child and asking my parents to let me go inside cutlery world so that i could look at the swiss army knives....i would dream about all the gadgets, no joke. Great mosh! Cheers
Loved the Boy Scout story, very funny. Did not know about flashlight batteries. Good tip. Thanks again.
I never knew that about Mag Lites. My late father seemed to have one in every room for every day of the week and I don't remember any battery leakage issues. That seems to happen no matter how the device is constructed. That being said, I still unscrewed my own light and took the batteries out after watching.
Hi Jonathan... It seems to happen more when the lights aren't used or left unattended. The AA maglites had very close tolerances so when the batteries would corrode they expanded slightly and would get lodged in the barrel. Some lights are more prone than others for leakage. Thanks!
So how do we fix and restore it? I have one where it swelled up. Is there anyway to get the battery out without taking a drill bit to the swollen battery’s?
Great video as always, loved the Mac Daddy, are you still a Scout Master? I was a scout did not make Eagle, missed by 1 month but none the less wish I still had my Toten Chip, good memories of Scouts.
Hello Mohamed! I am semi-retired... As you know once a scout always a scout! I too made it to life Scout before I turned 18... Almost! =) Never regretted not making Eagle because the program was so good.
vic-TOAR-eh-nox and Venger. They also make some pretty cool watches as well 👍
I knew you were a man of good taste, I was just wondering when you would shows your SAK's!! Great video as always!
I carried a black Swiss army knife with a shapening steel on my belt for 30+ years the hook was a big topic of discussion, I've heard it was a gutting for birds to a bottom hook, I used it to tighten my laces on my work boots or ice skates, no one had an answer for what it was really for....
The fact that it was in the middle of the handle and very comfortable to hold I did enjoy that little hook feature! =)
You really paid that, John?!?!
I love my Victorinox - it's helped me out of a tight spot or two.... literally!!
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Hi Armando! No way! When I bought mine it was less then half that! However it was still expensive!!! One of those "had to have it' moments... =)
THANK YOU...for sharing. What a knife. I have never seen a hose-clamp like the one you have around that piece of wood? What year was that made??
Hi Gary! I got a few of those from work when the mechanics would toss them in the dumpster... =D They are commercial grade... Nice right!?
Oh love the knife review could you do some more on some of your other knives I’m sure you have some great stuff. I got a ledlenser torch 🔦 really good have had no problems with it and it’s a AA battery torch I’ve tried to stay with those batteries makes it easier.great info on the hammers great video John thanks so much god bless 👍👌🏻🇳🇿
Hi Matt! Yes! More knives coming very soon and a few that will really impress you! Thanks!
Lots of interesting information on this Mosh! Scouts are the best organization for anyone. They teach practical things and instill solid values. Thanks for your volunteering.
Hi John, I honestly feel it was the best thing I ever did... Become a scout... =) Thanks!
I’ve got a Victorinox multi-tool (like a Leatherman) that’s served me well for many years. All the tools and blades on it are very useful. It’s a little more expensive than a Leatherman, but it’s very high quality and has stood up to some hard use with little signs of wear (other than the painted emblem wearing off).
My grandfather had one of these big impractical Victorinox knives, I guess he bought it in Switzerland. It had this beautiful leather case, this video really brought back the fascination I felt for it as a kid.
On the flashlight topic, after your recommendation I really wanted a Big Larry for in my car, and luckily they are sold over here too. I found out that there is a Big Larry 2 now which boosts 500 lumen in stead of 400 but it also comes in a patriotic version (kind of like your clamp from the clamp challenge), figured that thing has got your name on it! Thanks John, great video!!!
Hi Alex! Yes! I saw the Big Larry 2 but never tried one out... It was quite a bit more expensive at $25 so I recommended the original Larry. I bet the 500 Lumens are super bright! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter I wonder if they are actually made in the USA, I fear not because I didn't see it real quick. I wanted a red one, that was actually more expensive then a black or silver one (and less available too).
Hi scout, thanks for a great video, really liked the Ka Bar scout knife,do they still make them ? , my late father in law was a scout leader before ww2, and was presented whith a trophy in the form of a scout leader , by Baden Powell ,at a camp they were at. It's about 10 ins tall ,and depicted a scout leader whith a wide brimmed hat carrying a long staff ,I still have it.The tip on saving Maglights from corrosion is invaluable, is the Maglight whith the corroded batteries beyond hope ,or have you a way of recovering it, I have used boiling water in the past on other torches, never tried it on a Maglight though.maybe it would make an interesting video ,hint,hint,lol. Thanks again scout, best wishe's, Stuart uk.
Hi Stuart! If the corrosion hasn't eaten away the metal, lighter fluid or WD-40 really helps clean up the metal. Great stuff!
I have watched this video before and it just dawned on me "we did first aid i September then knives in October"
LOL!!!!! Abe-You had to know first aid because somebody was bound to get cut! LOL
Super program! That was a great on how you hung that hammer head. I had a Swiss army knife but it was under $400.00. Thanks
That 80 function knife is a Brick. I have never seen one that big. Thanks for sharing
YES! Cub Scout/Boy Scout knives! Had them both... and a Swiss Army Knife! Wonderful memories. THANKS, ScoutCrafter!
Great video! I haven't seen one of those larger swiss army knives since I was a scout 25 years ago. Maybe I'll have to get one now. Very interesting about the Maglites, no wonder all mine are corroded! Thanks for sharing.
Energizer flashlight with a Duracell battery. Ha ha!!
LOL-
I’ve carried a huntsman over 30 years. Kept in my picket for 20 years as an Infantryman from AK to Iraq, Ranger school to national camp school. Always kept it on a dummy cord of 550 that was attached to my belt. Used it many times to teach scouts how to use a knife. Scales are worn as the emblem was lost long ago. I have to say they hold an edge. Helped skin out a 600lb bull elk in Colorado when I was stationed at Ft Carson. The other guys had to hit the stone many times. That Swiss stayed sharp. Btw, the cork screw was the best rope wrench when a scout tied the wrong knot. The hook was perfect to remove a bolt over-ride on an M16/M4.
Michael- I had to laugh when you said tied to 550 cord- I too was infantry and I was so paranoid about losing gear... everything had a lanyard... =) Good times! Thanks so much Michael!
ScoutCrafter 550 was our friend. Lol. Would like to send you a shirt from my program. I teach industrial Electrical Maintenance for state of Tn. Just need a size and addresses
OK, Scout, you DO have one of everything! I used to laugh at those Swiss Army knives until I saw an electrician pull out one to use the scissors. Gotta admit, it worked damn well. When I went to camp with my son, I was really disappointed to see the junk Chinese knives they were selling to the kids at the camp store. I complained to the camp director that it was Un-Scoutly to sell the boys such junk. Don't know if it made a difference, but I got it off my chest.
Surprisingly there are some decent import knives! However it would be nice if scout shops stocked domestic supplies... The upper leadership has caved to political correctness and it has taken a toll on the organization...
@@ScoutCrafter - Should have said, my son is about to turn 30. When he was going to camp, the knives offered were those Rambo Specials that were sold on TV late at night by the bucket load. Yeah, I ended up pretty disillusioned after the years I put into the Scouts. In the end, it seemed like the "Paid Scouters" (CYA types) were the tails shaking the dog..
Hi Scout, I started carrying a pocket knife when I was 10, it was a single bladed knife that you could get out of the old fashioned bubble gum machines. I still carry a knife every day, was taught that it was a tool, not a weapon. Still have and use my Officer Swiss Army Knife that my grandmother gave me in 1983!
Hello Vincent! How awesome is that! My Grandmother taught me so much stuff... You don't realize how much until they are gone.. Thanks Vincent!
A lot of trashing on the best flashlight ever made...not to mention the most popular, fully American made, most durable, economical, and functional flashlight ever made. The batteries go bad because of the manufacturer of the batteries, not because of the design of the light
I still like my larger MagLites however the older AA model (krypton bulb) was always a problem. The newer MagLites used LED bulbs and I don't know about venting or battery issues with them. The older AA models were awful! =)
@@ScoutCrafter Yeah, the LED Mags are for sure a huge improvement. The older ones can be highly collectable though. Even though they didn't have long run times they were still the first big advancement in flashlight technology that really changed the quality of future lights.
Great mosh, Scoutcrafter! I was a scout leader, too. All through my son’s Cub Scout days through his earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Scouting helps transform boys into fine young men. We both formed lifelong friendships and had great experiences and a lot of fun. I liked the totin’n chip story. Every troop has at least one of those guys! I’m sure we could swap some good stories! I, too, have a thing for Swiss Army knives. I wouldn’t ever be caught without one in my pocket. I’m not a serious collector, but at last count, had over 80. ( But I think I might need one or two more.)
Hi Roy! Best times of my life were always in Scouts... Both as a Scout and a leader... =) I have a really nice knife collection that I always used scouts as an excuse to buy more! LOL
Hi John, I from upstate N. of Albany. I just found out NY's knife laws finally changed! Anyway, your the first guy from the city I think I like! Keep it up.
1. To clean corrosion from batteries, in Maglites, use White Vinegar & wipe with a cotton swab. Vinegar works on remotes, etc.
2. Victorinox has an LED Flashlight. i.e. swisstheme.myshopify.com/products/victorinox-aa-cell-led-flashlight?_pos=1&_sid=6b0a094c7&_ss=r
3. First Aid Question: Would thread/dental floss & super glue really work to close a cut? You'd wrap the thread/dental floss around the cut, i.e. finger or leg, and apply super glue. Acts like an external suture.
4. I love Victorinox, but you are El Hefe. th-cam.com/video/c3sOuEv0E2I/w-d-xo.html
Thanks John ... we have our Pack Meeting tonight! To earn their Bear rank Cub Scout must complete the Bear Claw Requirement -- meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Bear_Adventure:_Bear_Claws -- you will note that the achievement belt loop for this has the Swiss Knife image. I will use your video when I teach this portion ... Semper Fi
Man a trip down memory lane I remember my first SAK (swiss army knife), I still even have my totin chip card eagle scout here. I also remember the maglites although I never had any issue I use to take the batteries out anytime I was putting it away until next trip which was fortunate for me most likely next month. Man I remember when that swiss army knife came out I think it was more for display and prestige for the company to tote all the accessories but back then I remember it was $150 brand new have to watch out for those amazon scalpers some of those people resell harbor freight tools at insane mark up prices and try and hide that its harbor freight to catch some unsuspecting poor soul as I'm sure is the case of that swiss army knife vendor. Checkout knifecenter and smokey mountain knife works for great prices. Also a step above the totin chip was the Paul bunyan award.
Rob- When I got my Paul Bunyan award one of the requirements was you had to chop thru a 8" log with a hand axe in less then 5 minutes! I was drenched! =) Great stuff!!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter yeah I remember it wasnt easy lol everyone said it was tough. I never did go for it but congrats to you what an achievement. I think we had more fun tree tipping and rocking the trees down alot easier than cutting haha. My all time favorite memory was the leaders had said something to annoy me and I was always the silent troublemaker kind so I went down by the swamp area of camp and grabbed some skunk weed never really knew the actual name of it but man that plant stinks you know it walking near it and I toss a heaping armful onto their fire at which point they started screaming hey what are you doing your smothering our fire I laughed and walked away and man the fun began then as I heard what the hell oh my god that smell is awful lol they all gagged and had to abandon site lol
Got my first swiss army knife when I was 11, and got my son one on his 11th birthday too. I think I must have about 30 of them in the knife drawer, and always keep a mini-one on the truck keys. Can't get enough of them :)
Hi Steve! The mark of quality,,, The Swiss have never made anything that wasn't exceptional... =)
Pleased check out felix Immlers channel he's amazing with a Swiss army knife watch his tips and tricks playlist you'll be happy you did. 👍
I remember those huge Swiss Army knives from my childhood. I always wanted to have them all. And thanks for the hammer wedge lesson.
Jesse- Keep an eye out for this! th-cam.com/video/0L6FUxJkzi0/w-d-xo.html
Just saw this on American Pickers show. Swiss knife advertising display. Frank paid $50
The tip on torch battery care was invaluable. I have a couple of torches that corroded so no more corrosion for me!.
Hi Tony! Me too! Some lights are just horrible for battery storage!
Very nice explanation on the hammer hanging! I just did an axe today, it’s quite an art! I’m not a fan of the steel wedges, I think they area modern invention, the correct size hardwood wedge with BLO should hold things down nicely!
I’m gonna go down to the workshop are restore something though, I didn’t get my fix in today’s video hehe
Absolutely! The wood wedge goes in first and the steel wedge secures the wood wedge! =)
I put a video I mentioned your channel's name replace the scales on my Victorinox climber I did it off camera they came out nice they're green and I put plus scales which comes with the pen and the straight pin I have gotten the knife in the 90's
Great Video! Great Knives!! FAntastIC wedge tutorial!! Have Fun!!
In my youth , I remember joining the Boyscouts under my Fathers guidance , but only achieving a ranck of tenderfout before withdrawing and joining other youthgroups. I did want togo further , but was encouraged to join other organizizations sadly .
Hi Dave! Not all towns have established troops or leaders that are motivated... It's so difficult to have a good troop as there are so many variables involved... However if you are lucky enough to encounter one it can be a life changer! If you made tenderfoot you were in long enough to see what the program is about! Some people never get that chance! =)
Can you believe how much better flashlights are now a days? They are incredibly bright and reliable now. I carry one every day in my pocket. And another one on my keys and even one on Charlie’s leash!
Night and day Joe! The older bulbs were poop! =)
Never knew that about the batteries John off Gas who would’ve guessed that’s why my mag light completely Leaked all over and took an Age to get the batteries out👍
Hi Ben! Getting the batteries out of a Mini-Maglite isn't easy! LOL Ask me how I know! =D
Check out Olight X9R, 25000 lm.
Great video. I think I made it through 3 or 4 Totin' Chip cards. 👍🗡
LOL! Rob- It was always funny when a leader would say "Give me your card" LOL
I carry my Swiss Army Knife in a pouch on my belt, unless I go to town. Then I take it out and put it in my front pocket. When the police ask me what is in the pouch, I tell them "it is an empty knife pouch because I know what you blokes are like". Apparently I must be an evil, person because I have carried a pocket knife since primary school, the same as my Father and both Grandfathers did. But that is what Australia is like nowadays, go figure.
Australia, London, NYC... They all make you shake your head...
JN I have a suggestion, MishMosh Monday should be renamed, Mondays with Professor Scoutcrafter.
LOL Thanks Vince!
Using Duracell batteries is the worst thing you can do. They die then leak and swell. Why do you think they have a full value replacement warranty. I used it many times from flashlights to camera flash units.
Does anyone remember Order of the Arrow ceremony? You had to fashion an arrow out of a twig and you must not utter a sound, except in an emergency, for 24 hours. If you were caught talking, a small notch was carved in the arrow around your neck. Too many notches, you were dropped for consideration. Also at ceremonies, you wore a white sash with a red arrow, to show you successfully completed the test. Of course the Order of the Arrow was secret.
I still have my original Cubscout pocket knife and belt clip.
I took my ordeal twice! Once when I was young but the records were lost so I took it again as an adult, My arrow was a thing of beauty! LOL
If my memory is correct my scout knife was a "Kamp King",I would proudly wear it with my uniform to grade school on the day of a den meeting! Mind you I attended a catholic grade school,the nuns never gave a young man with a knife a second look,try that today! Great mosh btw :)
Hi Andrew! Me too! Carrying that knife on your belt was a sign of manhood to me! =)
MMM eh? Marty’s matchbox makeovers channel is MMM funny little algorithm TH-cam
I have been subscribed to Marty since he began! He only had a couple thousand subscribers! I enjoy his humor!!!!
I have the Tinker in my vehicle although I don't carry one. I have 2 or 3 of the old Scout knives also. I don't carry one because I have carried a regular slip joint for many many years. They are easier to clean and dry after cleaning fish or small game. One of the sad things about scouting is all the new rules. To me it went down hill when they had to quit teaching kids to shoot. Scouting leaders teaching kids about firearms and then taking hunter safety would make for more mature shooting youngsters and later adults.
Philip- You are so right, the minute the scouts tried to become politically correct they lost sight of what the program was about...
Some great looking knives
That knife had everything but the kitchen sink!
Pelican Saberlite flashlights have a vent to allow off gassing but are still submersible in water and rated for hazardous locations. The Batteries in mine are old but still look new.
Pelican always made really great products!!!!!! Pricy but excellent!!!
Very informative. Another good one!
great video John
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I've got 2 boys in cub scouts now. Good info on what to show them. Long way to boy scouts is just more time to acquire more tools.
Hi Phil! Without a doubt the best program you can have them in... Soon they will do a PineWood derby and the fun really begins! =)
I LOVED carrying the beefier Swiss Army knives, HATED using them. I won't use a multitool unless the blades and attachments lock open. The screwdrivers are just the WORST to have to use.
Allan I am going to show you my EDC and you will be very surprised! =)
There's an episode for ya. What's ScoutCrafter carrying and using every day?
I toted my Victorinox knife so long the handle fell apart and the Swiss emblem fell out and was lost but it's now in my lunch/dinner bag in the closet being calm. All the accessories were nice but the scissors trimmed a couple hundred pounds of finger nails, the can opener opened tons of tuna and chicken cans and the knife peeled and cut up bushels of onions. Still a good knife! THANKS, CS and the knife I took on a hike YEARS ago was given back to me from a Scoutmaster which is a DEAR friend. No sheath and half the handle was electrical taped on, sort of and the other half gone. He 'borrowed' it to keep me from bruising myself with it. I have it in my tool tote but why I have no idea! THanks, Buddy! A-PLUS!
Hi Lewie! It's funny how a pocket knife can become like a friend! Our Knives have been thru a lot with us! =) Thanks!
@@ScoutCrafter I wished I still had the can opener I had in RVN. There is a MOUNTAIN of C-ration cans with our prints all over them! But the Victorinox did it's share btoo! C U, Buddy!
those lithium batteries you showed us in the last video might help with corrosion as well.but then again lithium in a sealed container is a ticking time bomb.
Yes!!! From what I hear Lithium doesn't leak!!!!! =D Awesome!
I use the toothpick every day.
I have one of the smaller Mongo knives. That huge one hung on your belt would make you walk circles! I think Victorinox considers their blades "surgical steel" and after slicing the tip of my thumb off i can attest to that!
LOL- Even playing with them (opening and closing) you are likely to get nicked! Ask me how I know... =)
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The Victorinox sharpening procedure is said to be patented and a deep secret. Maybe a video on knife sharpening would be cool? (I was slicing a business card when i got my thumb! Cleanest knife wound i ever had. Not visible to anyone else now)
I can't believe the size of that Swiss knife😳. McGyver would be envious of that one!!. My dad gave me a much smaller one with only a dozen features. I still have it packed away somewhere. Also gave my boys Swiss-like pocket knives when they were younger. Of course kids today never even touch knives let alone use the multiple functions🙄.
Battery leaking/corrosion is my absolute nemesis and has ruined many toys, flashlights, household items and even a vintage mint in box Mac Plus motherboard😤. Destroyed all the circuit traces.
Great explanation on the hammer handle splitting. I keep that in mind when I get to mine. All in all, another great Mish Mosh Monday John!!
Hi Steve! Isn't it a shame how the boys today are missing out on so much fun! =)
Absolutely! I was using my dad's power tools as a young teenager. Building stuff, getting dirty, getting hurt and bleeding is what youth is all about! Lol! Good times!
Was that a mini spatula on the Swiss army knife? It would be a whole lot cooler if it was.
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"Got the phillips and the larger phillips..." Come on Scout a number 1 and a number 2 lol. Get it together!! Anyways where does one get "Industrial hose clamps"?? Those look nice, anyways great video again, as usual Scout, oh also glad to see your into knifes as well, none of the scouts never used Camp Kings, or Forrest Masters? Just a thought have a good night.
Hi Caleb! I used to liberate those hose clamps from the shop trash because they were just so beefy! =) Usually the scouts purchased inexpensive knives at first because of the inherent loss that occurs! =) Thanks!
@@ScoutCrafter ah true were the campkings expensive?