Second Chance Knife

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About the time we all learned of Hanna's plight I was in the market for a new fixed blade.
Actually I'm always in the market for a new knife...

I requested some modifications to the already spiffy Compact Combat Survival.
Less blade height and 1/8" thickness steel.

The knife arrived a bit late for my trip and then I became overcome by event so it sat in the safe.

Fast Forward to this morning:

My neighbor's oldest son had some substance issues early on, fought through it and now has a marketable skill and a job offer in Oregon.

He and his fiance left this morning to camp across country and start their new life.

When I heard they would be camping and recalled how hard he's worked it seemed naturally to give him the knife I bought to help support Hanna.

He was both amazed at the gift and proud that I chose something with a positive history.

We can all do with a few less possessions AND if it enable younguns coming up to enjoy the outdoors, so much the better.

Thanx for reading this,
Pete
 
Outstanding Pete,it was a pleasure to read the story of the second chance knife's second chance & your young neighbors second chance.
Thanks for sharing.
 
Very cool. Keep us informed on exactly where he lands in Oregon. I don't get home nearly enough but as soon as I can arrange it, I will be there for good.
 
Very cool Pete - that was a great thing to do, and I am sure the young man will treasure that knife for some time to come.

Perhaps some day he will find us here if he gets curious as to who made his new knife.

Thanks for posting -

best

mqqn
 
Very cool story and I hope that knife serves him well for a long time. Thanks for sharing that.
 
He is a great guy...just got a bumpy start.

3 years ago he worked like a madman to put money aside and then traveled around the world out of a backpack.
You're a better man than I Gunga Din.
 
Update:
He is now gainfully employed and his fiance is working as a nanny until she can take the Oregon teachers certification exam.
 
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