I think some uncommon sense would serve the scouts well. Peer pressure can come into play. 1. Never take a knife from it's sheath except to use it while in the field. Return the knife immediately after use for safety and security. 2. Never, ever point,or press the blade against anything you are not willing to utterly destroy; scoutmasters, tents etc. 3. Never throw a knife. Throwing knives are specialised tools of sport. Throwing using knives invites injury and destruction of the blade. 4. knives are tools, not weapons. Never show it off or draw the knife. Once you have bonded with it, leave it be. You don't pet your dog every 5 minutes do you? 5. Always cut away from yourself (see #2) check your stance,can you slip and injure yourself?6. If tired or ill, think twice and cut once.