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Scarman

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I know this topic has been broached before, but I figure with the addition of so many new members I would try it again.
How many forumites are former, current or future(?) military members?
How did you get into knives and what led you to Blade forums.

I am active Army, going on 15 years now. I used to be Infantry, but am now Medical/administrative.
I got into knives shortly after I joined the military due to a stint in Sinai and some buddies who showed me the light(as it were).
I found the forums strictly by accident as I was looking for some info on the Sebenza and the rest, as they say, is "history".

How about you....?

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The bible is not such a book a man would write if he could, or could write if he would.

*Lewis S. Chafer

2 Tim 3:16
 
9 years Army! Airborne Infantry! Hooah!!! Got into knives as a kid when my Dad showed me all the handy uses for a Victorinox SAK he had. Never been without a knife eversince. Found out about KF.com via rec.knives, then went here when it came online.

-Greg

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I am a Marine Poolee as of Aug 17th, 99. Leave for basic in Jan (23) MCRD in San Diego. Hopefully get into Recon Bt. after School of INfantry. (0300-tee hee hee) Got into knives as a 4th grader when my grandfather (former Marine -WWII) gave me a Swiss Army Knife. It never left my side until I got a Gerber Mulit-tool from my Dad. Still carry it.
Horse
 
I spent my time a long time ago in the Corp., fought a little action about 30 yrs ago (whew, has it been that long?) I went in when I was 16 (no lie). Was using knives on the farm for as long as I can remember, 6 or 7 years old? As I remember I began with a Case jacknife.
Found the blade forum by accident in researching for dealers.
 
Started out in the Guard in '90 and have been active for five years as an Aviator. Being a native of rural Kentucky, was always around knives and guns (imagine that). Made my first "big" purchase of a knife (over $50) while in Korea...what other good reasons are there for spending money while over there? Been keeping the wife in the dark about how much all those knives cost ever since. Just found BF recently via someone mentioning it on the BM forum.
 
4 years army(Infantry)and 2 years in the reserve. My dad had gotten me into knives as a teenager and I have been stuck to it since.

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"ALWAYS WATCH YOUR SIX"




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Ok, now I remember what my first 3 (real)knives were.
The first was a Bucklite that I bought while in Sinai. Broke the tip in record time.
While there a buddy of mine kept pulling out this awesome blade and using it for everything. I finally found out it was an old Al Mar "Woodsman". I picked one up within a week after getting back in the states.
My 3rd was a med sized Al Mar SERE.
Like an idiot, sometime later I traded these two almost pristine babies for a Spyderco(no offense Sal) and an AFCK. This was before I really knew about knives. Don't get me wrong, I love Spyderco knives, I just wish I would have held onto those bad boys.
I still kick myself to this day for doing that.
Oh well, what can you do?

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The bible is not such a book a man would write if he could, or could write if he would.

*Lewis S. Chafer

2 Tim 3:16
 
Morning, Scarman. Is it still raining at Fort Lewis?

Recently retired Colonel of my state's Army National Guard. Spent 11 years in the Regular Army, and the rest of 23 in the USAR and NG. Logistician by trade. I haven't been without a knife since I was about 4. Remember the logistician motto, "Keep the best and issue the rest."

Bruce Woodbury
 
Lowly 12B, Combat Engineer (Airborne). Spent time at Bragg and Korea, went overseas a few times, nothing special. Fell from planes, blew stuff up, dug lots of ditches and learned to hate concertina wire.

Oh yeah, HUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!

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Kevin Jon Schlossberg
SysOp and Administrator for BladeForums.com

Insert witty quip here
 
Sorry Spark,
I love "Concertina Wire"! Infact I stll have old photos of some strung around a fire-base in the Central Highlands, it was decorated with a couple N.V.A., hanging in it. They didn't make it through, but the rest of their squad did. If you have ever been over-run, at 2 AM on a dark and rainy night, by a far superior force, then you get to love the Wire. I carryed a Randall model #14 Survival, in Nam through 3 tours, 66-67-68, and I abused it on a daily bases. Today it still looks great, has a fine edge, and I would enter a burning building to retrieve it. That knife tought me the value of a well made blade. Thats why I make Custom Knives today, with such a passion for strength, fit and finish. I know that someday, someone may depend on the knife I made for them, to pull them through a hard situation.
Anyway, put me down for the following:
U.S. Army Artillery, 65-68, Sp-5 (E-5)
1/40 Arty. out of Dong Ha, near the DMZ
3/6 Arty. out of Pleiku, in the central highlands.
Remember the motto of the boys with the Green Berets; "I shall go any place, bear any burden, pay any price". Tough words to live by, but they and alot of other servicemen did.
Jay Maines www.sunrisecustomknives.com

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Rain, rain and more rain. Don't mind me, I love it. Nothing at all like the monsoon season of '98 in the ROK. Now there was some rain.

Bruce,

How's life in Idaho? How's that Military working out for you? Loving that Nimravus over here. Getting some good use out of it. Yep, it is still raining. My oldest daughter and I are looking forward to the snow though.

Well take care and keep 'em coming. I am enjoying getting to know my peers.
Hooah!!

Oh yeah....

Spark,

I can relate on the concertina wire, although it is quite useful it is truly a pain to work with.

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The bible is not such a book a man would write if he could, or could write if he would.

*Lewis S. Chafer

2 Tim 3:16

[This message has been edited by Scarman (edited 19 November 1999).]
 
Hi Folks!
Caught this post a little late, but heres my skinny: 14 1/2 years active duty Air Force. 11 of those years as a cop, six of which I spent as an EST (emergency services team) now know as TNT(tactical neutralization team) instructor. Body parts started wearing out, so I cross trained into personnel. Exited the Active duty and joined the Montana Air National Guard. Now work as an Active guardsman with the 219th Red Horse (heavy engineers) with only three more years before retirement!!!
Started playing with knives as a kid, and actually made my first knife from and old power hacksaw blade at 14. A friend in the AF introduced me to forging, and I haven't looked back. The most difficult part of knifemaking for me is telling customers that their order will be late, when an unexpected TDY pops up. For now though, thats just how it must be. Good to see all those who serve on the forum!
http://www.mtn-webtech.com/~caffrey

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Ed Caffrey
"The Montana Bladesmith"


 
Hey Fellow Knife Knuts,
I was given a barlow by my Dad when I was around 8 . I have been hooked since. Dad also gave me a case folder, and a "coast guard" lock back. My first serious folder purchase was a Buck 112 which I broke the tip off of in the field at Ft.Campbell KY trying to pry 100mph tape from a gp large pole. Dad filed a new point on it for me. I got a kabar, a Buck Master, and sold them when I spent 100 bucks for a recon tanto (cs)- awsome knife. Well now some 40 knives later as I am an Army vet (4 year hitch). I served at 101st and the 5th ID in Mainz W Germany. I found the forums by doing a knife search.Whew , enough about me,more about you other Military folk.
Tip of the Bayonet to You All!
"P"
 
10 years active duty Special Operations.

Currently humping radios in 3/20TH SFG(A).

I used to have pretty toes until I met a rucksack. I used to be 6'1", but I think I left an inch on the DZ somewhere. The coolest thing about being in the Guard is that I have more jumps on foreign DZs than most of my guys have on US DZs.

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Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
 
....retired Navy LCDR 310X, former army enlisted started as a 76A and finished as an 11B4B.



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-=[Bob Allman]=-
..Rapid City, SD..

I did NOT escape from the institution! They gave me a day pass!

BFC member since the very beginning
Member: American Knife & Tool Institute; Varmint Hunters Association;
National Rifle Association; Praire Thunder Inc.; Rapid City Rifle Club;
Spearfish Rifle & Pistol Club; Buck Collectors Club (prime interest: 532s)
Certified Talonite(r) enthusiast!


 
Four years Army Infantry (Mech).
I dont remember when I wasn't into knives.
Found the forum by accident looking for dealers online.
 
This belongs in the Community Forum.

The trouble with the general forum is nobody goes there any more ... it's too crowded....
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-Cougar Allen :{)
 
I spent 3 years as a grunt with the 1 RCR (1st Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment, Special Service Force Brigade.)

Always had knives, always had a fondness for metalic tools/weapons/gadgets.
 
USAF 20590 Electronic Intelligence Operations Specialist (TS-C6)

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Marines for me ,5 year stint fighter mech with field experience. I was into knives straight outa the womb.Grew up on a farm in West Virgina raising Herfords which amplifyied my passion for knives. Did my patriotic duty in the Marine corps which also fueled the fire for knives.

 
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