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Scouts, Campers and Hobos

I know I'm not the only one. I love the Scout knives. I don't care if you call it the Camillus C-4 pattern, Boy Scout knife, camp knife or what have you; I think it is one of the greatest and long lived patterns out there.

Just about every knife maker in the world has made one so no matter what brand you collect you should have at least one Scout/camp/hobo. and if you don't have one and you go hiking, camping, fishing or some other type of outdoor activity what knife are you carrying in you pocket and what have you done with it?

Here is one of mine. It is the Case Scout Jr. (one of the few that probably won't be carried.)

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on August 16, 2013 at 19:38

They are well made and they are a Hobo. Japan made thousands during WWII, they are still fun. There is just a lot of them.

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on August 16, 2013 at 21:02

For some reason I seriously doubt a knife stamped "Japan" in English was made during WWII for Japanese use. I think these were made after WWII. Colonial USA also made knives very similar to this. I'm sure there made in great quantities but i think they are post WWII and date from the time of the Japan Transistor radio invasion. (1960s-1970s)

Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on August 16, 2013 at 22:10

Spent many days camping with mine, when I was a kid.

I'd say 60's vintage.

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on August 17, 2013 at 8:54

I'd say that is about right Ken. That can opener dates it to after 1956 and the cork screw is also a modern wire one.

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on August 18, 2013 at 8:06

Tobias you have to be right about those Japanese Hobo's, in English. I have never held one but that sounds correct. There is always a good supply for sale.

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on August 19, 2013 at 0:31

Ever seen one of these? A Ridge Runner.

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on August 19, 2013 at 18:38

Donnies buddy called yesterday and said I found a knife can you clean it up for me?

It was fun to clean it up and have a good look at it. The only markings are WW1 Japan on the main blade and Stainless steel on the spoon

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on August 19, 2013 at 18:57

That looks exactly like the one I got in Wheelersburg last week. Mine was fairly clean, but I sprayed it down with WD40.

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on August 19, 2013 at 19:06

Ken I check out a few online and they seem to have come in many sizes. Its a pretty neat tool

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on August 19, 2013 at 19:11

Yes they are, I had one when I was a kid. I got this one for my Grandson.

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on August 19, 2013 at 19:12

The samllest size I've seen is around 2.5 inches closed and the biggest around 5 inches closed. The norms seems to be in the middle at around 3.5 . There really is a wide variety of them. Most of the ones seem to have broken scissors.

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on August 22, 2013 at 2:19

Here are 2 Case Campers