Hobo or Scout. Which is the original camp knife? - iKnife Collector2024-03-28T23:15:03Zhttps://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/hobo-or-scout-which-is-the-original-camp-knife?groupUrl=knives-of-the-great-outdoors-fishers-scouts-camper&commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A953090&groupId=3181080%3AGroup%3A951296&feed=yes&xn_auth=nohey tobias.. my daughter call…tag:iknifecollector.com,2014-07-26:3181080:Comment:11706392014-07-26T15:40:17.350Zpeter forcehttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/peterforce
<p>hey tobias.. my daughter calls homeless foks HOBOS still..i have no clue where she gotit..and although i dont like the iage of a homless man..it does sound cute to here her say.."hey dad their goes another train hobo guy"..i just chuckle asd i never here that word...LOL!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Tobias Gibson said:…</cite></p>
<p>hey tobias.. my daughter calls homeless foks HOBOS still..i have no clue where she gotit..and although i dont like the iage of a homless man..it does sound cute to here her say.."hey dad their goes another train hobo guy"..i just chuckle asd i never here that word...LOL!<br/> <br/> <cite>Tobias Gibson said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/hobo-or-scout-which-is-the-original-camp-knife?groupUrl=knives-of-the-great-outdoors-fishers-scouts-camper&#3181080Comment954309"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I lean toward the Ho Boy explanation as well. I've read many explanations but that sounds like the most logical. Regardless of the chore, it was common for people to hail someone with the phrase "Ho" and it was also very common for a boss to call just about any male worker, especially the unskilled, seasonal or itenerant "boy" It wouldn't be a strecch for the hobos to start calling each other Hoboys and for that to be turned into HOBO. </p>
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<p>I can hear one come up to a house and saying "No Sir, I ain't one dem vagrants, I'za here to werk. If you got some chorin' to do I kin be yur ho-bo for some grub, sir."</p>
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</blockquote> hey tobias im gonna be a li…tag:iknifecollector.com,2014-07-26:3181080:Comment:11705482014-07-26T15:37:12.856Zpeter forcehttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/peterforce
<p> hey tobias im gonna be a little prankster here and say NEITHER!!!.. im guessing the first camp knife was a stick and a sharp stone shoved together.. or a big freakin bowie!.. but 100% a fixed blade!... i love my folders BUT FOR CAMPING or depedning on knife for my LIFE!..if i only had one choice...FIXED BLADE!. and trust me i loveeeee my folders!</p>
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<p>HEY TRICK QUESTION..WHAT ABOUT HOBO CAMPERS????? i have a few.. where the fork folds out and has the CAP-LIFTER built into…</p>
<p> hey tobias im gonna be a little prankster here and say NEITHER!!!.. im guessing the first camp knife was a stick and a sharp stone shoved together.. or a big freakin bowie!.. but 100% a fixed blade!... i love my folders BUT FOR CAMPING or depedning on knife for my LIFE!..if i only had one choice...FIXED BLADE!. and trust me i loveeeee my folders!</p>
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<p>HEY TRICK QUESTION..WHAT ABOUT HOBO CAMPERS????? i have a few.. where the fork folds out and has the CAP-LIFTER built into it!</p>
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<p>also i have SETS ..they are stacked sets in sheaths....im sure lots of what i could say has been mentioned but when it comes down to it the fixed bade was 100% your first camp knife and is still my go to... dont need moving parts breking in the in middle of adventure!!! </p>
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<p>IKC!!!...TOBIAS THANK YOU FOR SETTING UP THE QUESTION..HOPE I DIDNT STRAY FAR FROM IT.. </p>
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<p>as far as which came first as a PATTERN.. i have seen the word CAMPER knife a long time and i have seen some form of HOBO for long time.. i personally without research..have no clue.. </p>
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<p></p> And then there was that other…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-09-07:3181080:Comment:9543992013-09-07T21:24:39.985ZClay Stronghttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/ClayStrong
<p>And then there was that other group who were a spirited bunch that didn't always fit into society, The "cowboy".<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Tobias Gibson said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/hobo-or-scout-which-is-the-original-camp-knife?groupUrl=knives-of-the-great-outdoors-fishers-scouts-camper&commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A954309&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#3181080Comment954309"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I lean toward the Ho Boy …</p>
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<p>And then there was that other group who were a spirited bunch that didn't always fit into society, The "cowboy".<br/> <br/> <cite>Tobias Gibson said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/hobo-or-scout-which-is-the-original-camp-knife?groupUrl=knives-of-the-great-outdoors-fishers-scouts-camper&commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A954309&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#3181080Comment954309"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I lean toward the Ho Boy explanation as well. I've read many explanations but that sounds like the most logical. Regardless of the chore, it was common for people to hail someone with the phrase "Ho" and it was also very common for a boss to call just about any male worker, especially the unskilled, seasonal or itenerant "boy" It wouldn't be a strecch for the hobos to start calling each other Hoboys and for that to be turned into HOBO. </p>
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<p>I can hear one come up to a house and saying "No Sir, I ain't one dem vagrants, I'za here to werk. If you got some chorin' to do I kin be yur ho-bo for some grub, sir."</p>
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</blockquote> I lean toward the Ho Boy exp…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-09-07:3181080:Comment:9543092013-09-07T20:49:39.632ZTobias Gibsonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TobiasGibson
<p>I lean toward the Ho Boy explanation as well. I've read many explanations but that sounds like the most logical. Regardless of the chore, it was common for people to hail someone with the phrase "Ho" and it was also very common for a boss to call just about any male worker, especially the unskilled, seasonal or itenerant "boy" It wouldn't be a strecch for the hobos to start calling each other Hoboys and for that to be turned into HOBO. </p>
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<p>I can hear one come up to a house…</p>
<p>I lean toward the Ho Boy explanation as well. I've read many explanations but that sounds like the most logical. Regardless of the chore, it was common for people to hail someone with the phrase "Ho" and it was also very common for a boss to call just about any male worker, especially the unskilled, seasonal or itenerant "boy" It wouldn't be a strecch for the hobos to start calling each other Hoboys and for that to be turned into HOBO. </p>
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<p>I can hear one come up to a house and saying "No Sir, I ain't one dem vagrants, I'za here to werk. If you got some chorin' to do I kin be yur ho-bo for some grub, sir."</p> I've read some attempted expl…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-09-07:3181080:Comment:9542102013-09-07T20:15:51.080ZClay Stronghttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/ClayStrong
<p>I've read some attempted explanations as to the origin of the name "Hobo". Nothing quite fits to my satisfaction. Basically, the word "ho" is in history as being used to call attention to something in the distance, or to speak to one's horse as re-enforcement of the urgency of a halt being needed to analyze a situation before proceeding. The sailor in the crow's nest who was more often than not, a loner or misfit, would call out "land ho". It was his duty to be looking over the horizon for…</p>
<p>I've read some attempted explanations as to the origin of the name "Hobo". Nothing quite fits to my satisfaction. Basically, the word "ho" is in history as being used to call attention to something in the distance, or to speak to one's horse as re-enforcement of the urgency of a halt being needed to analyze a situation before proceeding. The sailor in the crow's nest who was more often than not, a loner or misfit, would call out "land ho". It was his duty to be looking over the horizon for trouble ahead or a destination being spotted. He did this job partly with dread, but also out of a need for excitement.</p>
<p>So, It makes sense that as mariners who found solid footing, but were still mariners at heart, setting out across this country, would call someone who is always at the point, looking to the horizon for adventure and opportunity, "ho boy" or "hobo".</p> Thanks Clay, you got it right…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-09-07:3181080:Comment:9541672013-09-07T14:37:28.874ZRobert Burrishttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/RobertBurris
<p>Thanks Clay, you got it right on, there. You can make great deals sometimes. I've gotten knives that didn't measure up and I've over paid on some others. I guess it's all part of this game we play as collectors. Good members have tried hard to educate us on the knife world. The good and bad, that's out there. We must use caution, no one I know, polices the sales of knives on any front. I want to thank all of those who, tirelessly, try to educate us.</p>
<p>Thanks Clay, you got it right on, there. You can make great deals sometimes. I've gotten knives that didn't measure up and I've over paid on some others. I guess it's all part of this game we play as collectors. Good members have tried hard to educate us on the knife world. The good and bad, that's out there. We must use caution, no one I know, polices the sales of knives on any front. I want to thank all of those who, tirelessly, try to educate us.</p> Ain't it comforting to lay yo…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-09-07:3181080:Comment:9538142013-09-07T08:02:48.861ZClay Stronghttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/ClayStrong
<p>Ain't it comforting to lay your head down knowing you might wake up to find that you are the owner of a new knife? And going to the mailbox and finding a knife (of any sort) waiting for you makes those bills a little easier to stomach.</p>
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<p>Ain't it comforting to lay your head down knowing you might wake up to find that you are the owner of a new knife? And going to the mailbox and finding a knife (of any sort) waiting for you makes those bills a little easier to stomach.</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Robert Burris said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/hobo-or-scout-which-is-the-original-camp-knife?groupUrl=knives-of-the-great-outdoors-fishers-scouts-camper&#3181080Comment953090"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I got real lucky last night on Ebay. I put a bid up on an old German pre WWII Scout and won, for less than $30 w/ship. It's a Richartz made in 1930 or earlier. the company moved to England before the out brake of WWII, in 1932. They changed their name to Richards, when they started making knives in England. The shield is marked "Scout Knife". The knife is in good shape and the seller, mostly sells vintage coffee cups and such. What luck. I put a low bid and went to bed.</p>
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</blockquote> Thanks, I'll post a picture w…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-09-06:3181080:Comment:9531752013-09-06T14:21:54.630ZRobert Burrishttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/RobertBurris
<p>Thanks, I'll post a picture when I get it. You out number me on the Scouts anyway. I need some brakes to catch up. I thought sure I bid to low and would loose but I gave it a shot and hoped for the best.</p>
<p>Thanks, I'll post a picture when I get it. You out number me on the Scouts anyway. I need some brakes to catch up. I thought sure I bid to low and would loose but I gave it a shot and hoped for the best.</p> So you're the one who won it!…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-09-06:3181080:Comment:9532472013-09-06T14:14:53.513ZTobias Gibsonhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TobiasGibson
<p>So you're the one who won it! Congratulations, Robert. I saw it but decided against bidding. I've bought about 10 knives in the last two weeks. I figure its time to "igsnay on the Ife-knays" for a week or two so my wife don't kill me! Between knives and whistles, I've probably gone through about $250 in the last two weeks. (and the whistles cost about $10!) Time to pause and enjoy my spoils!</p>
<p>So you're the one who won it! Congratulations, Robert. I saw it but decided against bidding. I've bought about 10 knives in the last two weeks. I figure its time to "igsnay on the Ife-knays" for a week or two so my wife don't kill me! Between knives and whistles, I've probably gone through about $250 in the last two weeks. (and the whistles cost about $10!) Time to pause and enjoy my spoils!</p> I got real lucky last night o…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-09-06:3181080:Comment:9530902013-09-06T12:14:42.601ZRobert Burrishttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/RobertBurris
<p>I got real lucky last night on Ebay. I put a bid up on an old German pre WWII Scout and won, for less than $30 w/ship. It's a Richartz made in 1930 or earlier. the company moved to England before the out brake of WWII, in 1932. They changed their name to Richards, when they started making knives in England. The shield is marked "Scout Knife". The knife is in good shape and the seller, mostly sells vintage coffee cups and such. What luck. I put a low bid and went to bed.</p>
<p>I got real lucky last night on Ebay. I put a bid up on an old German pre WWII Scout and won, for less than $30 w/ship. It's a Richartz made in 1930 or earlier. the company moved to England before the out brake of WWII, in 1932. They changed their name to Richards, when they started making knives in England. The shield is marked "Scout Knife". The knife is in good shape and the seller, mostly sells vintage coffee cups and such. What luck. I put a low bid and went to bed.</p>