Army/Scout Pocket Knives

Army/Scout Pocket Knives On Sale

Are you in the market to purchase a new Army/Scout pocket knife? It is not happenstance that you are here at Knife Country USA. We stock and sell over 200 different models of the Army/Scout pocket knife from leading manufacturers in the cutlery industry. Whether you are an avid collector or just looking for an everyday carry Army/Scout knife to use at home or at work; we can help you with selecting the proper Army/Scout to suit your needs. Now that you know you are in the right place lets dive a little deeper into the Army/Scout pocket knife.

What is an Army/Scout Pocket Knife?

An Army/Scout knife also known as a “traditional Army/Scout pocket knife” or “old fashion Army/Scout knife” is a multiple bladed pocket knife. These blades are made of stainless or carbon blades. The blade configuration is as follows; the largest blade on the Army/Scout is the clip blade, directly behind the clip blade is a smaller sheepsfoot blade and on the opposite side of the knife is a pen blade. All three of the blades are slip-joint non locking blades (the backspring of the knife creates a “snap” that keeps the blade from closing). Army/Scout knives also come as multi-tools which will include many convenient tools for most situations and/or emergencies.

How big are Army/Scout Knives?

Army/Scout pocket knives range in size from 7/8 inches overall closed to 5 1/4 inches overall closed. The smallest are considered Tiny Army/Scout Knives followed by Small Army/Scout Knives then Standard or Medium Army/Scout Knives and the largest are Large Army/Scout Knives. The most popular of all the sized is the medium/standard, these knives are normally around 3 1/2 inches closed.

What types of handles are available for Army/Scout Knives?

That is where the real question comes in? Army/Scout knives just like all other traditional pocket knives are offered is a wide variety of handle colors and handle materials. Some of the most common handles are Delrin, Alox, Rubberized, Translucent, Jigged Bone, Sterling Silver, ASB, Hardwood and Composition. Basically, the sky in the limit and as a customer you can really pick and choose to make your Army/Scout Knife personalized to you.

How to care for your Army/Scout Pocket Knife?

As with any knife; with proper care maintenance of your Army/Scout Pocket Knife will insure that your new Army/Scout will last a lifetime. Follow the steps below and you will be rewarded with a great tool.

Always keep your Army/Scout blades sharp: It is much easier to touch up a blade with a medium or fine grit sharpening stone than wait for the edge to be totally dull and have to reshape the edge. Plus a sharp knife is always safer to use compared to a dull one.
Clean out the inside of your Army/Scout knife: Dirt, dust and lint all collect on the side of your knife where the blades lay when closed. Also around the tangs of the blades is an area that needs to be cleaned regularly.
Oil your knife: It does not matter of your knife has stainless or carbon steel blades. It is important to keep a thick layer of oil on the blades and pivot points of the knife. This will keep your Army/Scout blades moving properly and will help prevent rusting.

What brands are manufacturing Army/Scout Pocket Knives?

Listed below are direct link to brand pages on Knife Country USA. These are the top 10 ten brands that are manufacturing Army/Scout pocket knives currently.