Knife Training for Youth Members

Our Scout Group runs the new Scouting Ireland Knife Training Program for Youth Members.

We have Scouters who have completed their Level 2 Fixed Blade Knife Training which allows them to teach Youth Members how to use a fixed blade knife.

This Knife Training Course gives Youth Members and their Scouters the knowledge and skills to safely use fixed blade knives.

Requirements:

Training can be arranged at your Scout den. You must have a suitable indoor space that has enough room for all participants to be an arms length and a half away from other participants. The maximum number of Youth Members who can participate in the training is 10. At least two Scouters from your group must be present throughout the training. At least one of these Scouters should participate in the training so that your group can safely monitor ongoing knife usage. Ideally one of these Scouters should have REC3 first aid training or higher. This is not a requirement as our trainers have REC3 but the more first aiders the better.

Your Youth Members must have their own fixed blade knives – pen knives and folding blade knives cannot be used. We highly recommend Youth Members get the Morakniv (Mora) Companion knife. It is a robust knife, perfect for Scouts, durable, easy to sharpen, and great value at €16.

Scouters who participate in the training are NOT permitted to teach the Level 2 Fixed Blade Knife Training to Youth Members. They can however supervise and direct Youth Members who have completed the training.

Curriculum:

Course time is approx. 2 and half hours to 3 hours.

  • Knives and Irish Law
  • Types of knives
  • Uses for knives
  • Anatomy of a knife
  • Standardised language for group use of tools
  • Sheathing and unsheathing a knife
  • Safely passing a knife
  • Safely using a knife
  • Blood circle and first aid
  • Types of grips and cuts
    • Batoning cut
    • Forehand grip
    • Shoulder grip
    • Chest lever cut
    • Knee grip
    • Thumb push cut

Cost:
The training costs €10 per Youth Member. This covers the timber supplied for cutting and whittling and trainer travel costs, with any remaining funds going to our group.