Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Gamemaster 23 Going to the Sandbox - 12/31/10 06:14 PM
We were fortunate enough to have our Marine son home for Christmas this year. It's the first time in 6 years we've all been together. He deploys this Spring and beginning next month they will start a 5 week pre-deployment workup. So we were looking at my Randalls and while he was looking at my Model 23 in stainless with a stag handle he commented that the blade was the perfect size and when I told him it was stainless you could see he really liked it. What's a father to do? I said this knife is made to be used and handed it to him. He gave me a penny in return and said this would be with him when he deploys. If I get any pictures of him with the 23 on him I'll be sure to post them. So now he has a Model 1 and a Model 23. I think though that the Model 23 will get the most use, in fact I think it will be with him at all times.
Posted by: Leatherman
Re: Gamemaster 23 Going to the Sandbox - 12/31/10 06:21 PM
Can hardly wait to see the pics!
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Gamemaster 23 Going to the Sandbox - 12/31/10 06:25 PM
Give him all of our best regards and please thank him for us for his service to our Country. I know the #23 will serve him well.
Pap
Posted by: Rob_Schoening
Re: Gamemaster 23 Going to the Sandbox - 12/31/10 06:39 PM
A truly great present for your Marine, Steve...from Father to Son...priceless!
- Rob
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Gamemaster 23 Going to the Sandbox - 12/31/10 07:51 PM
Steve,
May he use that 23 in good health.
God Bless Him!
Tony
Posted by: WildBill
Re: Gamemaster 23 Going to the Sandbox - 12/31/10 08:26 PM
That is wonderful - Yes, give him our thanks!
Would be great to get his name and years serviced etched in the blade when he returns.
Best, Bill
Posted by: Byrdguy
Re: Gamemaster 23 Going to the Sandbox - 12/31/10 09:15 PM
God Bless our brave men and women in our military. Good luck to your son amd may he come home safe and sound. The #23 is a favorite of mine and I'm sure he will put his to good use. You must be proud!!
Posted by: HALORANGER
Re: Gamemaster 23 Going to the Sandbox - 12/31/10 10:52 PM
Steve, Good luck and happy hunting to your son. May he return home to you and your family safe and sound. Jimmy
Posted by: Rick_Bowles
Re: Gamemaster 23 Going to the Sandbox - 12/31/10 11:10 PM
Steve,
All the best for your son and all our warriors for this new year.
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Gamemaster 23 Going to the Sandbox - 01/01/11 08:04 AM
Thanks to everyone for their well wishes. I'll make sure to pass them on. Happy New Year everyone.
Posted by: Guido_Bitossi
Re: Gamemaster 23 Going to the Sandbox - 01/01/11 09:48 AM
May GOD take care of him....
Guido
Posted by: Peter_Kaufman
Re: Gamemaster 23 Going to the Sandbox - 01/01/11 10:20 AM
Steve
That is great that he now has a Randall 23 for his deployment.
We all wish he stays safe while overseas.
Peter
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Gamemaster 23 Going to the Sandbox - 01/01/11 11:54 AM
Thanks Guido and Peter I appreciate it.
Posted by: Buck Buchanan
Re: Gamemaster 23 Going to the Sandbox - 01/01/11 11:57 AM
You both are lucky to have each other. I pray for his safe return.
The 23 w/stag is my favorite "camp knife". I'm glad to be in such good company of you fellows here who feel the same way about the 23.
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Gamemaster 23 Going to the Sandbox - 01/01/11 04:00 PM
Great looking knife Buck. The 23 is my favorite user as well.
Posted by: EDO
Re: Gamemaster 23 Going to the Sandbox - 01/01/11 04:41 PM
I support the U.S. Troops, the Italian Troops and all the brave men overseas.
Posted by: Guido_Bitossi
Re: Gamemaster 23 Going to the Sandbox - 01/01/11 04:54 PM
Tank so much Edo.
Hope God attends our last Alpino sniped yesterday in the sad box.
R.I.P.