Bear MGC
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The Bear & Son Cutlery factory is unique in that they have a skilled and experienced work force capable of performing many of the extra hand operations that go into the making of their products. While some companies only assemble parts brought from various suppliers and put their names on the product, the Bear & Son Cutlery factory does everything in-house from building their own blanking dies to heat treating, grinding and assembly and hand finishing their products. These steps insure that Bear & Son Cutlery is of excellent quality and a real value for both the dealer and consumer. As a Scout knife collector I can only hope for more new and exciting products the Bear & Son Cutlery factory. Their ongoing commitment to manufacturer their products in America and make them affordable is a trait that as a Scout knife collector I can fully appreciate. (Text courtesy of Tom Cosgrove) |
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BEAC2A, BSA#24075 This classic two-blade Barlow knife features 440 high-carbon stainless steel, solid brass liners, durable laminated red/tan ash handles and tarnish-free nickel bolsters. 3.50" long when closed, Eagle badge used as shield. Introduced January, 2007.
BEAC2A: Bear MGC Barlow style two-blade knife. (Photo courtesy of Tom Cosgrove) |
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BEAC4A, BSA#26217 Four blade camp knife with 2010 National Jamboree logo in the handle. Blade etch says "National Jamboree BSA 2010". All liners are stainless steel. Main blade, flat-blade screwdriver/cap lifter, leather punch, and can opener. Handles are jigged, chocolate brown color plastic. End opposite main blade has a permanent shackle. Blades on this example are very tight, shackle is very tight. Price at 2010 National Jamboree was $40, though some secondary market resellers began asking over $100 for these knives on ebay once the Jamboree was over, and these were out of stock. By 2011, the asking price was back down to around $45.
BEAC4A: Logo side of handle, etching, and box (Photo: A. McBroom)
BEAC4A: Back of knife and box. (Photo: A. McBroom)
BEAC4A: Backside of knife, showing all steel liners. It appears no brass was used in this knife. (Photo: A. McBroom)
BEAC4A: Box end showing BSA number 26217. (Photo: A. McBroom) |
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BEAC4B, BSA# Plastic handle, heat-molded BSA logo.
BEAC4B (Photo courtesy of Mr. Thomas Linton) |
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BEAL1A, BSA# 24078 This wood handle lockback knife has a positive lock that prevents the knife closing when in use.The 440 high carbon stainless steel blade has a hollow ground blade. Solid brass liners. Nickel plated silver bolsters, polished ash wood handles. Length closed is 5 inches. Made in Jacksonville, AL, USA Introduced 2007.
BEAL1A: 5" Bear MGC Lockback (Photo courtesy of Tom Cosgrove) |
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BEAL1B, BSA# 24077 This wood handle lockback knife has a positive lock that prevents the knife closing when in use. The 440 high carbon stainless steel blade has a hollow ground blade. Solid brass liners. Nickel plated silver bolsters, polished ash wood handles. Length closed is 3.5 inches. Made in Jacksonville, AL, USA Introduced 2007.
BEAL1B: 3.50" Bear BSA Lockback. (Photo courtesy of Tom Cosgrove) |
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BEAL1C, BSA# 24076. This great lightweight knife is perfect that beginning Cub Scout learning to use a knife that features a 3.00” hollow-ground 440 high-carbon stainless steel blade. Shield is an etched Cub Scout Wolf diamond. Introduced Jan. 2007.
BEAL1C: Cub Scout lockback. (Photo courtesy of Tom Cosgrove) |
