A Knife For A Soldier

Aardvark

Aardvark

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Just received the latest Smoky Mountain Knife Works catalog. They have a program going called 'A Knife For A Soldier'. Basically, you buy a knife (1 of about 23 models) at what looks to be a pretty deeply discounted price. This knife is then sent (via Brigade Quartermasters) as a surprise to a soldier serving in the Middle East or elsewhere. Where, and which soldier, is not in control of the purchaser.

Details at eKnifeWorks.com. Click on the 'Knife For A Soldier' icon.

If this is legit, I think it's a great idea. I contributed a couple of, well, 'garden tools' when Uncle Bill and FOG were supplying khuks to deployed troops. I'll do it again, using Smoky Mountain, unless anyone knows of a good reaon not to.

Thoughts?

Thanks.
 
"if this is legit, I think it's a great idea."

Aardvark? I think it is legit, and I think you are a great guy.

I am a bit suspicious of any vendor other than Bill Martino saying he is going to do something for the well-being of the troops. But I'm given to scepticism at times.

What they may send, if they can get it there, if the troop can accept it, and if it will be allowed as gear...are still all questions unanswered, the last I heard.

Moist toilettes, candy, etc...you remember the list...are probably of greater utility than a knife in Iraq.

You might check with your local Red Cross, or VFW, or Service Club....some organization that has on-going communication, and perhaps distribution of supplies in need to the troops. Your dollar may go further.

You are SUCH a decent human being, I still don't understand why the villagers stoned you.

Be well and safe.

(edit: because I will never spell that name correctly the first time.)
 
Look, I'd like to put the stoning episode behind me, OK?? It was all a misunderstanding. I mean, how was I to know they actually WORSHIPPED the thing??

Your scepticism is well taken, along the lines of my own. You will admit, however, that the idea of sending a knife that might be used in a life-or-death situation has more appeal than moist towelettes. Oh, well, as Bill said so many time: "Nobody said it was going to be easy."

I'll check out the organizations you mention.

Thank you, O sage. (I always want to add 'orange' when I write that.).
 
Did I miss something? :confused: Can someone post a pointer to get there?
Damn it's hell to get old and crazy.:rolleyes: :p ;) :D
 
Yuh nSuh?

I really can't say anything because Aardvark doesn't want to go into it.
Apparently, it involved what HE maintains was a misunderstanding.
 
I saw that same thing and wondered the same thing. How much are the companies makin' off it?

I wish we could send them some Ganga Villagers or some sort of HI knife, but I wonder like Kis regarding what they can and cannot have.
 
The rumor going around the PM circuit was that it was a terrible accident involving a wooden bench, three rodents, and a chocolate covered marshmallow. But that's all I'm saying!!
 
Well, I figure Smoky Mtn Knife Works is honest, so I just sent a knife to a soldier. They even let you put a short message to the soldier. I'D LIKE TO SEE THIS THREAD POSTED ON ALL THE OTHER FORUMS - I DON'T KNOW HOW OR I WOULD DO IT MYSELF.
 
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