Boy Scout knives were made because the scouts needed more than a single bladed knife. They needed some utility along with a cutting edge.

There are different  manufactures of  the  item called  a Boy Scout knife, some  had  two blades, a screw driver, a cork screw, a leather punch and possibly  other variations of  extras depending  on  who made  the knife.

Most of the major  knife  companies  made  some version of  the boy scout knife,  it  was a good market to be  in and  they all made money  making and selling  them.—some of  the brand  names were: Camillus- a three blade  with a bone handle that still sells  for  about $35.00, Case world famous  knife  maker  of  all kinds  of  knives. Remington had several popular models. Schrade has been in the knife business for many years, makes many kinds of pocket knives and hunting knives.  Swiss Army makes a knife with many tools on it, like scissors and cork screws and 2 kinds of screwdrivers, some even had a fork and spoon built-in.

 Kabar  – ka- bar another  old  brand  that makes  exceptional knives,  Kamp King – imperial not  as  well know n but still a good  knife, Kutmaster another brand,  and Ulster  that made a  5 bladed  knife.  Some also made a sheath Boy Scout knife, and some also had a combo knife with fork and spoon. If you wanted a bone handle it would cost you about 1/3 more for that.

The American culture is oriented to weapons of all kinds and we are taught to use them properly. Therefore, it is with the Boy Scout knife, knives were first weapons, and then have gradually changed to utility. My dad taught me  how to whittle  and make things  out of  wood, and to use  knives properly so  I   would not cut myself. Ex: of Scout  Knifwe  pictured.