When I was a Scout, we had to have our whittling chip before we could carry our Swiss Army knife. Prior to that, we were allowed to keep them in our bags but not on a lanyard on our belts.
The pussification of our boys continues unabated. Is it any wonder why our boys are having trouble in school and life?
I have fond memories of our son buying his first Swiss Army Knife. He had completed his whittling badge in Boy Scouts. He had saved his own money. It took him forever to decide from among the three or four in the store that he could afford. I wonder if he still has it. I also remember playing with my big brother’s knife. I still have the scar. It closed on my finger and it took several months for the healing process to complete since it cut deeply into the quick of my middle finger.