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Webelos – 4th Grade

Chef’s Knife

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The most common use of a knife is in the kitchen.  In this Adventure, you will learn the safety rules about using a knife in the kitchen and some basic instructions on how to use a kitchen knife.   

This Adventure is required in order for you to use any knife during a Cub Scout activity.  Even if you earned the Whittling Adventure as a Bear, you must earn the Chef’s Knife Adventure as a Webelos to earn the privilege of using a knife during a Cub Scout activity. 

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Prior to any activity, use Scouting America SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved.  

All participants in official Scouting America activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scoutingand applicable program literature or manuals.   

Be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede Scouting America practices, policies, and guidelines.  

To assist in the safe delivery of the program you may find specific safety items that are related to requirements for the Adventure. 

Before starting this Adventure 

  • Watch the Cub Scout Knife Safety Adventures video. 
  • Confirm that your meeting location will permit pocketknives. 
  • Know the Cub Scout knife safety rules.  
    • Stop – make sure no one else is within arm’s reach  
    • Away – always cut away from your finger or other body parts  
    • Sharp – a sharp, clean knife is a safe knife  
    • Store – knives closed, in a sheath or knife block  
  • Secure additional adult supervision as needed. 
  • Make sure that the knives are sharp and in good condition. 

During the Adventure 

  • Review the Cub Scout knife safety rules. 
  • Double-check that all knives being used are sharp and in good condition. 

Complete the following requirements

Activities to fulfill these requirements are listed below. Choose one activity for each requirement to complete Chef’s Knife.

Requirement 1

Read, understand, and promise to follow the “Cub Scout Knife Safety Rules.”

Requirement 2

Demonstrate the knife safety circle.

Requirement 3

Demonstrate that you know how to care for and use a kitchen knife safely.

Requirement 1

Read, understand, and promise to follow the “Cub Scout Knife Safety Rules.”

Choose one of the following:
Webelos – 4th Grade
Indoor
1
2
2

Cub Scouts learn and explain the knife safety rules. 

Requirement 2

Demonstrate the knife safety circle.

Choose one of the following:
Webelos – 4th Grade
Indoor
3
1
1

Cub Scouts practice the knife safety circle. 

Requirement 3

Demonstrate that you know how to care for and use a kitchen knife safely.

Choose one of the following:
Webelos – 4th Grade
Indoor
3
5
3

Cub Scouts demonstrate proper care of a kitchen knife. 

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