NAVY SEAL FAMILIES (NSW)

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Comment by Capt Kangaroo on May 29, 2013 at 10:27pm

Anyone know how 301 is doing I have a nephew in the class?

Comment by rmnanonymous on May 16, 2013 at 5:55pm

I considered the Bullshark too.  It's an impressive knife.

Comment by rmnanonymous on May 16, 2013 at 5:37pm

In fact, I acted on a suggestion from "Jerry M" re: the Last Chance after he responded to a request for what would make a good gift.  I called Fehrman and asked about corrosion issues.  He told me as long as the knife is oiled, it won't corrode.  He said something like "we had an order for 20 of them for Navy guys training in Alaska ...".  Apparently, one or more of the instructors at Kodiak used the knife and the SQT guys were so impressed with it that they wanted one too.  So they placed an order for 20 Last Chances (Each guy bought his own).

Comment by rmnanonymous on May 16, 2013 at 5:28pm

I got my son the M.U.T. as a gift toward the end of Phase II because I thought it would come in handy for Phase III.  I was right.  He said it came in handy for cleaning his gun among other uses and that the brass tool on it is great for removing carbon deposits from rifle receivers.  His friends used it as well.  They get a Gerber tool as standard issue but it doesn't approach the M.U.T. in terms of it's utility.  The M.U.T. is designed specifically for use with the M16 and the M4A1 is, I think, the Carbine version of the M16.

Comment by mf on May 16, 2013 at 5:11pm

Russell, the best idea I have heard. Who doesn't want a custom made knife, I have a few that I would never take on deployment because on the chance of loosing a 500-1000 dollar knife! The issue knives were the best because of unlimited supply ;) That MUT will come in handy, kudos to you..

Comment by Russell on May 16, 2013 at 4:38pm

A Leatherman MUT was our guys "BUDs" gift, and then a ds-Tactical blade for SQT. It was shipped directly to him this week, and his response (text at 2am our time) was "it's badass".  May not be part of his regular "mission gear", but he has a # of knives he's been collecting. The what isn't as important as the why.

Comment by Jerry M on May 16, 2013 at 12:05pm

Advance planning is always a good idea.  As we all know, completing BUD/S is truly an awesome achievement -- but they still have a LONG way to go! For all the reasons mentioned by rmnanonymous below -- I bought my sons their Fehrman knives after they completed SQT (and were awarded their Tridents).

Comment by rmnanonymous on May 16, 2013 at 11:30am

Here is a "heads up" for people with sons in BUD/S who are looking for a good BUD/S "graduation" present (Please Note that there is no formal BUD/S ceremony we can go to): A Navy Dad mentioned that he had bought each of his two SEAL sons the following knife.  It's a good one, but it requires advanced planning.  I ordered a Last Chance survival knife from http://store.fehrmanknives.com/lastchance.aspx  as a present for my son on March 14.  It's May 16 today and it still hasn't shipped.  If you are thinking about ordering this hand-made knife as a BUD/S graduation present, you will need to do it about 3 or 4 months in advance.  I think a good time might be after pool comps to be reasonably sure your son will make it through BUD/S and actually be able to use the knife in SQT Cold Weather Training and Land Warfare. If you are thinking of ordering one, give Fehrman a call and ask about it and about lead time.

Comment by John B on May 1, 2013 at 12:11am

He must have been with my son, he also just got back. Thank God. I haven't had a good night sleep in 8 months.

Comment by Steve on April 30, 2013 at 6:38pm

My sailor is just back From Afghanistan. Received two flags when he left, in commemoration of more than 100 Combat missions, along with certificates from the C.O.

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