My name is Charles [last name removed] and I am stationed in Iraq with the US Army. I have been here over six months and happened upon a fellow soldier that proudly showed his treasured knife that he received. I too would be honored to own such a knife but more important would like to reward some of the troops here with them. They have worked hard and deserve more than I can ever repay. Anything that you can provide would be greatly appreciated. If this is too much to ask, I do understand. Over half of these fine soldiers have served our country through 2 wars, two dating back to Vietnam.
Thanks again for honoring the soldiers that serve. We greatly appreciate the support.
CHARLES
"The only thing necessary for the Triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" - Edmund Burke (1729-1797)
Freepmail on the way, Winmag!
Important to note.... he listed the names of 10 soldiers in his unit who would like knives!
Cool, word is spreading. When I handed mine off the other day, I was speaking to the Marine's dad. I've know this guy for 10 years professionally, but didn't know his son was serving. First thing dad saw was the URL on the blade. This guy and his wife are active in a Marine parents group. We might get some mileage out of this.
Cool, thanks for posting that!
Well, this is the first recorded instance of one of our knife recipients showing off his knife, resulting in someone else contacting us. I'll send the Major a dozen knives, leaving him one extra to give out as he pleases.
What's becoming mind-blowing is that the troops consider these things as awards. Hell, we just got the best pocket knife for the money, and spent a bit to have our name put on it. We send them out to anyone we can.
I hope the rest of the folks here share the same humble feeling I do that these mundane objects are looked upon as something far more than we ever intended.
We may be approaching a "breakout" situation with knife numbers. I got 20 plain-edge 5700s in this week, and ordered 20 serrated 5710s. It looks like I'll need at least another 20 5700s to keep my inventory at safe levels. When the latest batch of knives arrive, our grand total will be 261. It looks like we'll blow past 300 shortly.
Now I have to get the latest batch ready. It looks like they won't be hanging around on the shelf for long.
Cool that one of the soldiers checked out the link! I'll be sure to add some money to the check I send to 300winmag for the knives for the military folks I know, so that he can provide knives for some other deserving folks!
Oh my goodness, I've just got shivers all OVER!!!