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Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on September 27, 2013 at 18:31

Don't know much about KaBar Scouts, I have lots of Scouts buy no KaBar - I'd like to get one.

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on September 27, 2013 at 19:41

do you have a picture Robert?

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on September 28, 2013 at 15:44

Here's that Kabar Scout. The blades could be better but it's tight as a drum. This is the first Kabar Scout, I've seen, so I wanted bad. I'm trying to build up a few Scouts in my collection.

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on September 28, 2013 at 15:46

Great score Robert - good start on a scout collection.

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on September 28, 2013 at 21:16

I'll need to do some investigating, Robert. What i can say for starters is post 1955. I assume that's jigged delrin?

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on September 29, 2013 at 13:43

Yes, I think it is Delrin. Thanks for your trouble.

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on October 1, 2013 at 15:27

There comes a time when I'm not sure what I've shown and what I haven't shown already. Does anyone else run into that problem? I'm not sure if this one has made it here yet so I'm going to post it. It's an Imperial Diamond Edge made in Ireland.

Actually it is one of three that I have. They were sold in a three pack! all three mint in the box.

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on October 1, 2013 at 15:34

I haven't seen it before, nice Scout. I wonder why they quit making knives in Ireland.

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on October 3, 2013 at 11:48

Was so excited to get this one in. Its The Ideal Camper. Came with a bail and all the tools. Here is what is interesting...take a look at the can opener on the left. It is sharpened to a point, and has an edge that is sharp! Could operate as a fish cutter itself! All blades are sharp and operational..I think in its day this camper had some use!

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on October 3, 2013 at 12:37

Steve, nice score on that one. Yes, that can opener is unusual - and useful.

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on October 3, 2013 at 12:56

Thanks for the info, Steve. I've had bad luck with Ideal knives in the past so have been avoiding bidding on them. What would you say is a good price for the one you have in the condition shown?

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on October 3, 2013 at 13:13

This was one of those bargain basement deals at $5.00 I think I was the only bidder. It just looked in good enough shape to pay that and a few bucks shipping. I did not even know The Ideal made a camper so was happy to see it. I agree, I am finding the brand is kind of low priced and in general poor condition. Looking to assemble a dozen or so just to have some representation of the brand. Yes I will be on the lookout for more campers!

Tobias Gibson said:

Thanks for the info, Steve. I've had bad luck with Ideal knives in the past so have been avoiding bidding on them. What would you say is a good price for the one you have in the condition shown?