Tool Safety
How should you carry a pocketknife and axe safely?
Closed pocketknife in your pocket, axe sheathed with blade facing down and away from your body
What is the main use of an axe in Scouting?
Cutting and splitting wood for fires and camp use.
What is a pocketknife most often used for in Scouting?
Cutting rope, twine, food, or small sticks.
When handing a knife to another Scout, what should you do?
Hold the closed knife by the spine or handle, offer it safely, and wait until the other person says “Thank you” before letting go
What protective items should you wear before sharpening an axe?
Gloves and safety glasses.
What action should you never do with a knife because it may damage the blade or hurt you?
Pry, throw, or cut toward yourself
What safety zone must you set up before chopping with an axe?
The safety circle (an area at least 10 feet in all directions clear of people and obstacles)
What tool should you use in a circular motion to sharpen an axe?
A sharpening stone (whetstone)
In what direction should you move the knife blade against the whetstone when sharpening?
Push the blade away from you across the stone, as if slicing a thin layer off.
Name the first council that the church had
council of Nicea
When carrying an axe through camp, how should you hold it?
By the handle just below the head, with the blade facing down and away at your side
What should you always use when storing or transporting an axe?
An axe sheath or blade cover
What liquid can be applied to a whetstone to make sharpening easier?
Water or honing oil
What are the three basic types of fuel needed to start and maintain a fire?
Tinder, kindling, and fuelwood.
What should you always check about your tool before using it?
Make sure the blade is sharp, the handle is tight, and the tool is in good condition (no cracks, chips, or loose head)
What angle should you keep on an axe blade when sharpening?
About 25–30 degrees
What is the safest way to open and close multiple blades or tools on a multi-tool?
Open one blade/tool at a time, keep fingers clear of the closing path, make sure each blade locks fully in place before use, and fold it back carefully before opening another
What is kero's favorite color?
blue