Category: Boy Scout Knives

Roughing it for a Few Days? You’ll Want These Three Essential Camping Knives With You

March 13, 2014

Springtime is here. And that means outdoors enthusiasts and families nationwide are planning camping trips. Whether you’re “glamping” in a decked-out RV or roughing it with little more than your tent and backpack, chances are it won’t be long before you’ll find your self in a situation wherein a blade will prove quite handy. Make sure you’re prepared by packing these three essential camping knives:

• Fixed blade: Fixed blade knives often get left behind by campers out of a notion of inconvenience – because of their size, weight and the fact that they require wearing or carrying a sheath to protect the blade. But that could prove a mistake, particularly if you’re roughing it in seldom-traveled territory. Fixed-knife blades are the strongest because they have just one continuous piece of metal running from the blade through the handle. This kind of strength will prove critical for big jobs like clearing brush or making kindling.
• Single folding blade: A single folding blade knife, or pocket knife, is an absolute must-have on camping trips. It’s lightweight and will fit in your pocket. While it lacks the strength that a fixed-blade knife offers, a quality folding knife certainly is enough to get lots of jobs done, including cutting branches or gutting fish. Hopefully you won’t, but if you find your self in quick need of a makeshift splint for a broken ankle or leg.
• Multi-tool: A solid multi-tool ins another camping must-have. The smaller knifes can be used for a multitude of tasks like slicing fruit and cutting twine. If you’ve watched one-too-many Hollywood survivalist flicks, then you know a small blade comes in very handy when performing an emergency tracheotomy, too. And depending on the model you chose, a multi-tool come outfitted with a range of additional devices, including bottle and can openers, forks, awls, flathead screwdrivers, serrated foil cutters and corkscrews.

If you plan a camping trip soon, check out the fixed-blade and folding knives and multi-tools offered by Sarge Knives. Have another favorite camping knife, blade or tool we didn’t mention? Post your thoughts on the Sarge Knives Facebook Fan Page.

Boy Scouts Testimonial Contest!

May 27, 2010

Sarge Knives is launching a 30-day testimonial contest for all the Boy Scout shops. We would love for you to share your best story of how SARGE knives have helped your shop or one of your scout customers. We are hoping that many others will benefit by your experience and be inspired to create their own story. At the end of the contest we will select the 3 winners and those shops will receive $100 in free SARGE product.

To qualify for submission, e-mail your story to: csmallwood@sargeknives.com.

Be sure to include your name and address. We will select 3 WINNERS!

FOR AN ADDED BONUS!  Tweet your testimonial including a picture with hashtag #BSAknives on twitter

OR

Upload a picture including your testimonial to your facebook status & link @Sarge Quality Knives & Lights. We will count your story as a double entry and give you 10% off your next order!

*By entering this contest you agree that we can use your testimonial for public use.  If you have any questions, e-mail csmallwood@sargeknives.com.

Have you seen our Boy Scout Shop? Sarge is an official licensee of the Boy Scouts of America and has a unique line of BSA knives and lights.