Staying sharp.

Having a good pocket knife to help with a daily tasks is essential (actually its one of the 10 Essentials) but it is also important to realize that using and maintaining your knife safely requires a great deal of responsibility.  Fortunately, there are many methods and tools that can be used to maintain your knife and keep it performing reliably.  Check out your Scout Handbook (pg. 402) to learn more about taking care of your camp tools, including your knife.  Just remember to always keep your knife clean, sharp and ready and you will be able to trust its performance as it helps you to be prepared.