Shavings and Chips Quiz

By Barb Stephens, modified by Marty Linn

Part I: Circle the correct answer

TRUE or False 1. A knife is NOT a toy.
True or FALSE 2. A dull knife is safer than a sharp knife.
True or FALSE 3. Dirt on a knife blade helps keep it sharp.
TRUE or False 4. Never carve your initials on anything that does NOT belong to you.
True or FALSE 5. When someone hands you a knife you say “Thank You” to show good manners.
True or FALSE 6. A knife is handy for cutting bark off trees.
TRUE or False 7. A pocketknife should always be closed when it is not in use.
True or FALSE 8. It’s okay to keep your knife wet.
True or FALSE 9. A Cub Scout can take his knife to a pack meeting at the school if school is out.
True or FALSE 10. You should carry your open knife in your pocket.
TRUE or False 11. You should close the blade with the palm of your hand.
True or FALSE 12. A Cub Scout should carry a fixed blade knife if it is kept in a sheath.

Part II: Fill in the blank

  1. Close the blade with the ____PALM______ of your hand.
  2. A _POCKETKNIFE___ should never be used on something that will dull or break it.
  3. People watching you work with your knife should not enter your __SAFETY___ _CIRCLE__.
  4. Your knife should always be kept __CLEAN____ and __DRY_______.
  5. Scissors should be handled with the same safety rules as a _KNIFE_____.
  6. Always __WALK___ when carrying a knife or scissors.

Part III: Circle the correct answer

  1. Always keep your knife ( DRY / wet ) so it will not rust.
  2. When using a knife, do not make ( BIG / little ) shavings or chips.
  3. A ( DULL / sharp ) knife is more likely to cut you.
  4. A Cub Scout ( can /CANNOT ) take his knife to a den meeting at school if it is held outside.
  5. A knife should be cleaned ( both BEFORE and AFTER ) cutting food.
  6. A fixed blade knife or scissors should be passed to another person ( blade / HANDLE ) first.

The Pocketknife Pledge

  • I understand the reason for ____SAFETY________ rules.
  • I will treat my pocketknife with the __RESPECT_________ due a useful tool.
  • I will always ____CLOSE_________ my pocketknife and put it away when not in use.
  • I will not use my pocketknife when it might __INJURE___________ someone near me.
  • I __PROMISE_______ never to throw my pocketknife for any reason.
  • I will use my pocketknife in a safe manner at _____ALL_______ times.

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