Posted on 07/29/2005 7:42:45 PM PDT by HairOfTheDog
I wanted to tell you what a great thing you are doing for the soldiers and Marines stationed over here. I have watched these guys light up when the "Hobbit-Hole" boxes arrive. A little morale booster goes a long way. I know the media will never pick up on this truly PATRIOTIC deed you and your group are doing, but the troops thank you.
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Thanks ecurbh! We'll be sending our monthly check on payday, winmag!
A bump and another donation will be PayPal'd on Friday. :-D
Everyone at my company was so impressed, that they contributed something to the package for Iraq and the company decided to pay for all of my future shipping costs.
Although I did not work directly through the Hobbit-Hole, you were responsible for everything. I can not thank everyone enough for what they have done for me, and the people in Iraq.
Thank you for your hard work and support. Sometimes it's discouraging to watch the news and see these mothers, spouses or worse - misguided "peace-lovers" - protesting and doing the memory of their loved ones dishonor, and for them to not realize that if it were not for the efforts of our forces, they would not have the freedom to do this protesting. Do they really think freedom comes (and remains) with no costs.
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I wish those guys didn't see half the defeatism the media puts out.
WE, are letting the people in Iraq know how much Americans support what they are doing.
They know why, and appreciate everything that we do for them.
I was glad to read up there a few posts about how your project got off to such a great start!
Hello fellow Patriots. I have heard about the very thoughtful program you are doing for deployed/deploying soldiers. As you may be aware, the 183rd is preparing for deployment to Afghanistan this year. We are an Apache Attack Helicopter Battalion and I am in the Quality Assurance Platoon. Inspecting Mechanics work and insuring that the Helicopter is safe for the Pilot to complete his very important mission is my job. To see these wonderful birds take off from the flight-line to keep the freedoms that most people take for granted is a very breathtaking sight. I am very proud to be a part of something so very important, and I am proud of you for your wonderful contributions that you have given fellow soldiers. If it would be possible to receive a Gerber LMF II knife I would be very appreciative.
If I could get one of your beautiful knifes I would really appreciate it thank you very much and from everyone that already recieved knifes they say thank you very much for supporting us.
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Thanks hon.... we sure are a hit with that Apache Battalion!
The need goes on bump....
Considering that the knife can serve several generations, and the important role it has, it's a bargain at any price.
We live in the golden age of steel, where steel can be made with any properties you want, if you are willing to pay the price. And something like the Gerber is first and foremost a source of comfort, because you have confidence it will perform perfectly when and if needed. Peace of mind is priceless, especially in war. That's why the Hobbit Hole does not give away any blades that I would not personally stake my life on.
One interesting factoid of the Gerber LMF II is that the black coating (which I have not yet found out what it is) is almost impervious to ordinary laser engraving. The laser the trophy shop uses easily burns through the epoxy coating on Camillus blades, and fuses it into pits it burns in the steel. This gives a light gray lettering against a black background. It only takes a few second to engrave the logo.
On the other hand, the Gerber factory engraving is done with a much more powerful industrial YAG laser. While the steel is white, the engraving itself is yellow, due to the localized heating of the steel by the laser. We were finally able to engrave the blade by running his laser at maximum power, 1000 dots per inch, for five minutes per blade. The blades were too hot to touch at first, but the results match the factory's YAG laser engraving.
And while the blade is being engraved, the lettering looks like white sparks. Definitely something right out of Lord of the Rings.
My shipment is currently in the mail, but should arrive in Iraq this week. When I get a reply, it will be sent to you.
Remember, I have always given full credit for the knives to the Hobbit-Hole!
They might as well laugh. It requires technology (or magic) far beyond their feeble skills. Even a diamond-tipped scribe will only leave faint scratches on the surface.
You have just cleared my name with my wife today!
Here's one of two big boxes filled with Camillus BK2s. Then there's the box of BK3s. Each knife in the box still needs about an hour of individual attention before it's in the box, addressed, customs form filled out, and ready to take to the post office.
Before the last of these knives are mailed, we'll be ordering more to keep the pipeline filled.
I was just writing you to see about getting one of your knives. I am in the infantry here in Iraq about forty miles west of Kirkuk, and one of my buddies has the BK-3 knife of yours, and it kicks serious ass. Sorry about the language, I don't know how else to put it, but anyway, it is a really great tool for breaching just about anything that can be pryed open. I know that these knives are kind of expensive, but I was wondering if you could send me the BK-3. It is awesome.And this from one of the guys who already received a knife, and now wants to contribute...
I am a SPC here, so I am most all of the grunt work, and things are really heating up for the election. We are in Sunni country, and they are lessed than pleased as you know. At any rate, thank you all so much for your support over here, it is not un-noticed. You guys make an awesome product that is heavy duty enough for the big boys.
a while back i wrote to you in and requested a knife. i recieved the tac tool and can't begin to tell you how effective it has been over here. as a matter of fact you posted my pic on your website. i'm in with the group of guys who are showing their knives (i have the mohawk).And one that came with a pic...
at any rate i was so pleased with the blade that i'm requesting two more things from you. one i'd like to have the companion knife. i think that it would be a great investment just like the tac tool, and two i'd like you to send me information on how i might make a donation to your wonderful cause. you have helped so many troops over here including myself and i'd like to give back.
haha as i said before i would really love the companion. i wouldnt' know where to look for such a quality blade once i return home. i'm going home soon and it would be great if you could send it there. when you give me the info on making a donation please include if i can pay online or if i should write a check or money order.
I am writing from Kirkuk, Iraq and just wanted to send my sincere thanks for the knife I received through your organization. It is an excellent knife and I am proud to use it. It makes me feel even better about what I am doing over here to know there are folks like you back home. I attached a picture of me and my buddy getting ready to go out on patrol NW of Kirkuk. Once again, thank you very much. Keep up the good work.
And back on the subject of contributions, when we say we need continued donations, we really do mean it. That is the only way we can keep this project going.
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Great guys.... and good timing to ask for donations, since payday is tomorrow! :~D
Pinging to our humble cause, I know there are many great causes right now, but if you can consider our 'pocketknives for the troops' project, described in the thread and summed up in the troop replies above, please consider it! We need your help to keep going! :~D
We are currently in contact with a wife would like for us to take on her husband's platoon that is packing up to head out to Iraq in a month. We'd sure like to send them off as prepared as possible. :~D
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From an email received from Iraq today:
I got your package today. Wow it was great thank you. My two soldiers loved the knives. I believed they will be sending thank you cards, they were caught off guard by the gift. I didn't tell them it was coming. They asked about your address. They are really good young soldier who will certainly put the knives to good use.
One of the soldiers just got his US citizenship in Baghdad! That was great! It is nice to see that the government is expediting citizenship for these outstanding young people who serve. More importantly these guys are dedicated. In the War on terrorism the military needs soldiers who will stay and it looks like they will stay and serve.
Thank you! And good work! :~D
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