I've received notice from PayPal of at least three contributions today. I recognize some as regulars from the Hobbit Hole. Others must be other freepers. Thanks to all of you.
As far as lifesaving goes, the Hobbit Hole has also purchased GMRS radios for troops that asked for them. Also a minor medical miracle called Quikclot, which stops bleeding from large-scale trauma long enough to get a patient to medical attention.
We've also sent other "tools" that troops don't get in the regular "care package" from home, like seatbelt cutters, restraint cutters, and special flashlights.
If there's a need to be met, we'll do our best to meet it. It's just that knives are the Hobbit Hole's bread-and-butter "product".