Last evening’s Boy Scout Troop 353 meeting was a special one. Cub Scout Den 1 from Putnam Valley’s Pack 53 joined our Troop at the VFW and was introduced to the art of proper knife handling.

Under the direction of Andrew, we were taught the proper handling, use and care of a pocketknife, ax and bow saw. Every scout listened and watched as they learned how to sharpen each tool by file and stone. We then demonstrated our newly learned skills on a fallen tree outside the VFW. We felt what it was like to drag a bow saw and feel it cut and swing an ax and develop a “v” notch in the wood. Upon completion of this evening, the Webelos earned their Whittling Chip and our newer Troop members received their Toten Chip.

Congratulations!

This night proved to be a fun and informational evening. Thank you Packmaster Tarrant for bring Den 1 and THANK YOU Andrew for your patience and knowledge.