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Before using a knife or axe, how big is the safety circle you clear?

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  1. Just the length of the blade
  2. Your outstretched arm plus the tool's length
  3. Exactly 3 feet, no matter the tool

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References

  1. Scout Shop (Scouting America): Knife Safety in Scouting, Setting a Safety Zone www.scoutshop.org/blog/knife-safety-in-scouting-step-by-step-guide-to-setting-a-safety-zone.html Checked 2026-10-08.

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