Knives at USMA

[army2021]

So if I'm not mistaken, you can have a knife 4 inches and under during beast at USMA, and I'm assuming larger after A-Day. Is it recommended to have a pocket knife of some sorts with you during beast outside of the one in a multi-tool? After beast, do Cadets have fixed blade knives and such? Any regulations and is it recommended to have stuff of that nature? I'm assuming they're not "weapons" at West Point.

 

[VelveteenR]

I'm assuming they're not "weapons" at West Point.

A knife is a weapon no matter where it resides.

 

[ca2midwestmom]

Get a multitool for Beast. I'm not sure why you'd need another knife after that, but I do know of a group of cadets who wear a sgian-dubh with their kilts. It must still be within the cadet regulations (4-6 inches max).

 

[tug_boat]

A multi-tool is all you really need. Be careful traveling to WP on R-Day if your flying. They do offer the tools there at the Cadet Store or in town.

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