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Permalink Reply by Sue OldsWidow on January 23, 2014 at 17:06

My era girlscout

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on January 23, 2014 at 17:22

Very nice Sue

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on January 23, 2014 at 17:25

Very sweet, my dear.

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on January 26, 2014 at 21:00

I'll repeat my question; has anyone heard of a Sam Bernstein Royal Brand USA Scout?

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on January 26, 2014 at 21:49

Samuel E. Bernstein owned the TM to Royal Brand USA. The knives were not official BSA knives. Bernstein made tableware and other items. People claim his compnay was around from 1890-1954 but he incorporated in 1921, He was born in 1873 and died in 1933. Most of the Royal Brand USA I see online seem to look like they were made in 1930s. The quality is like many of the BSA knock-offs. I'm not sure how common they were. I've also not seen a value assessed for them in any of the guide books. So I guess it all depends on how good the sales pitch and what a person is willing to pay. Most tend to have celluloid scales or shell handles meaning they were low priced knives. hope this helps.

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on January 27, 2014 at 11:40

Thanks the one I am getting has bone scales and appears to be very well made. It's in very good condition for it's age. I'll post pictures later. He may have had the knife made by one of the better knife companies of the day?

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on January 27, 2014 at 19:59

This is a picture of my Sam Bernstein. It reminds me of a vintage Camillus. What do ya'll think?

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on January 27, 2014 at 20:22

Robert, I think it might actually be subcontracted through Utica. The long pull and the half-moon can opener looks very much like blades found on 1930s Utica camp knives and many of its subsidiaries. Same with the Scout shield. The also used that type of wire bail and the ringed bolsters. Most of the ones that used that bail are missing them. Either way, that is one fine 1930s camp knife. great find!

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on January 27, 2014 at 21:28

Thanks Tobias, I thought It was really made well and in great shape for it's age. I agree, someone like Utica made it for them. There's probably not a lot of these around.

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on January 27, 2014 at 23:50

Robert, that is one nice looking camper.

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on January 28, 2014 at 10:22

Thanks my small scout collection is growing.

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on January 28, 2014 at 10:29

How many do you have now, Robert?