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 How About a Scrap Yard Knife For a Soldier Program
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10/23/07 10:12 PM
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I'd be interested in buying a Scrap Yard knife for a soldier serving in either Iraq or Afganistan. Bark River had such a program, wherein forumites bought one of the Barkie Sandstorm models for a Recon Marine. The cost to the forumite was $100. I think Mike Stewart sold them at cost. If I remember correctly, Mike made up a batch of knives and then forumites sent him the money. I'm not sure who or how the knives where shipped to Iraq.
I think this would be a great way to show support for our troops. What think you? Could the dogs get this done?
Last edited by Willieboy; 10/24/07 05:50 PM.
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Re: How About a Scrap Yard Knife For a Soldier Program
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10/23/07 10:20 PM
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Sounds good to me. Its up to Dan. What they are all really NEEDING is DFLEs!
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Re: How About a Scrap Yard Knife For a Soldier Pro
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10/23/07 10:25 PM
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There have been some sour pusses who say that those guys can afford their own knives and for a single guy with no real expenses it is true but for the guys with families to support and a home off base it is quite a different picture.
I would want to find a guy who could really use a good knife but otherwise could not afford one. Those organizations that help out vets families in need can probably help you find one.
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Re: How About a Scrap Yard Knife For a Soldier Program
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10/23/07 10:47 PM
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Sounds good to me. Its up to Dan. What they are all really NEEDING is DFLEs! What say you Dan?
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Re: How About a Scrap Yard Knife For a Soldier Pro
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10/23/07 10:52 PM
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Sour pusses need not participate. No problem. Strictly voluntary participation. I don't know who can afford what. I do know these guys have their asses on the line for us. If I can help them in any way, I'm there.
Also, I don't want to stir up trouble in the yard with a rancorous debate. This is something I have done in the past and can do again on my own. However, if Dan and others want to participate, I'm in.
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Re: How About a Scrap Yard Knife For a Soldier Pro
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10/24/07 11:18 AM
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I think this is a great idea. If dan provides the steel at cost, the yard can kick in whatever they want. Everytime X$ is contributed, Dan ships another knife. You could nominate soldiers you know to get in line for a knife.
A single soldier does have decent free cash, except remember alot have probably never heard of scrapyard, and when stuck in the desert, they don't exactly have time to surf the net and spend hours hitting F5 hoping to get the next release.
And for soldiers that have families and are enlisted they don't have free cash. When i was in only 7 years ago i know there were plenty of soldiers with families that still relied on food stamps. FOOD STAMPS!! soldiers willing to lay down thier lives needing food stamps to get by.
Hopefully this idea will take some traction. I think it would be a great thing. I would also suggest that with each knife that goes out be attached with it a request that the lucky soldier pass on thier knife to another when their tour is done, so the blade can continue serving.
just my 2cents.
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Re: How About a Scrap Yard Knife For a Soldier Pro
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10/24/07 11:45 AM
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I think this is a great idea. If dan provides the steel at cost, the yard can kick in whatever they want. Everytime X$ is contributed, Dan ships another knife. You could nominate soldiers you know to get in line for a knife.
A single soldier does have decent free cash, except remember alot have probably never heard of scrapyard, and when stuck in the desert, they don't exactly have time to surf the net and spend hours hitting F5 hoping to get the next release.
And for soldiers that have families and are enlisted they don't have free cash. When i was in only 7 years ago i know there were plenty of soldiers with families that still relied on food stamps. FOOD STAMPS!! soldiers willing to lay down thier lives needing food stamps to get by.
Hopefully this idea will take some traction. I think it would be a great thing. I would also suggest that with each knife that goes out be attached with it a request that the lucky soldier pass on thier knife to another when their tour is done, so the blade can continue serving.
just my 2cents. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> I agree 110%
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Re: How About a Scrap Yard Knife For a Soldier Pro
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10/24/07 11:47 AM
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I would be more than happy to participate.....however, I would prefer to see the knives sent to individuals rather than "care packages", while I was there, the Officers and high ranking NCOs skimmed the best stuff for themselves. Those are the ones that can afford the best stuff and leave the lower ranks with the left overs. I am sure it isn't like this everywhere...just everywhere I have seen.
If this works on a nomination type basis, I am in. A friend, a niece/nephew, neighbor's child, sibling....a specific name to send it to.
EMail if you have a spare 460!!!!
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Re: How About a Scrap Yard Knife For a Soldier Pro
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10/24/07 12:31 PM
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I'm in... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
Sounds like a good plan is developing so far!
Tell you what I'll do...
I'll supply a sheath for said knife if needed for starters and then see how things develop from there.
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Re: How About a Scrap Yard Knife For a Soldier Pro
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10/24/07 02:47 PM
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I would prefer to see the knives sent to individuals rather than "care packages", while I was there, the Officers and high ranking NCOs skimmed the best stuff for themselves. Absolutely, maybe these things work differently in the Army and Marines, but while I was in the Navy (pre-1990), I'd expect such a prize to get grabbed by a higher-rank REMF rather than to find its way to someone who might need it. Khaki looks after khaki, and if anything goes wrong a blue-shirt will be taking the fall.
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Re: How About a Scrap Yard Knife For a Soldier Pro
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10/24/07 03:01 PM
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yes i would definately agree that knives should go to people rather than care packages.
Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms should be a convenience store, not a Government Agency.
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Re: How About a Scrap Yard Knife For a Soldier Pro
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10/24/07 03:28 PM
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