An open letter of Thanks, to Ken (Ken07AOVette)!

[Selkirk]

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A few weeks ago I started a thread here on the AO, asking if anyone had recommendations on a good Rescue/First-Responders knife (Link; http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=239607). After a few posts from some of the guys here, Ken (Ken07AOVette) chimed in and simply posted; "Pm me your address please Sir".

Reader's Digest version ... out of the blue, Ken (who has never met me in person) gave me one of his fireman's knives, and it arrived in the mail today! :)

I couldn't believe it when I opened the package. The knife had absolutely everything I was looking for in a Rescue(EMT) knife. As in the image above ^, it has a three function blade, flipper with spring assisted opening, seatbelt webbing cutter, carbide tip emergency glass breaker, and a pocket clip.

I'm still a bit lost for words, so for now I'll just say; Thanks Ken ... Greatly Appreciated!

Mac

[CaberTosser]

That's good Karma right there. Its nice when fellows with a passion for something encourage and assist the younger generation who are pursuing the same interests.

[Hydro1]

That's a great looking knife.
That was very very nice of Ken.
Congrats on the knife.:sHa_shakeshout:

[timsesink]

Ken's a great guy. Nice knife!

[canadiantdi]

Good stuff Ken.

[bubba 96]

He is a stand up guy...

[Zip]

That's what he does...help people!

[Sushi]

Someday I'd like to meet Ken, a man of unconditional kindness.

[wildwoods]

Does anyone know where I can get one?
;)



Good on ya Ken

[ttankster]

Nicely done.

[kennedy]

nice ken

[Who Da Fisherman]

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http://eagledefenseproducts.com/uploads/3/1/2/2/3122804/146928_orig.jpg



A few weeks ago I started a thread here on the AO, asking if anyone had recommendations on a good Rescue/First-Responders knife (Link; http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=239607). After a few posts from some of the guys here, Ken (Ken07AOVette) chimed in and simply posted; "Pm me your address please Sir".
I
Reader's Digest version ... out of the blue, Ken (who has never met me in person) gave me one of his fireman's knives, and it arrived in the mail today! :)

I couldn't believe it when I opened the package. The knife had absolutely everything I was looking for in a Rescue(EMT) knife. As in the image above ^, it has a three function blade, flipper with spring assisted opening, seatbelt webbing cutter, carbide tip emergency glass breaker, and a pocket clip.

I'm still a bit lost for words, so for now I'll just say; Thanks Ken ... Greatly Appreciated!

Mac

Nice - Carma - PIF

[alacringa]

Ken is a top-class fella. But his handshake...ow. :)

[RandyBoBandy]

Who's KEN?? :fighting0030::fighting0030:...:sHa_sarcasticlol:
I feel a beating coming down on me :) Upstanding fella actually :)

[Forest Techer]

Ha ha I'd be surprised if it was anyone else BUT ken.

Weird how helping out others makes most people happy but only a few chronically help others.

That man is addicted to being helpful.

[Matt L.]

Ha ha I'd be surprised if it was anyone else BUT ken.

Weird how helping out others makes most people happy but only a few chronically help others.

That man is addicted to being helpful.

Yep, can't think of many nicer things to say about a guy tbh.

[Au revoir, Gopher]

Who's KEN?? :fighting0030::fighting0030:...:sHa_sarcasticlol:
I feel a beating coming down on me :) Upstanding fella actually :)

"KEN" is good people! And he doesn't need me to lay that beating down on you :sHa_sarcasticlol: (as if you didn't know).

ARG

[dutch_m]

That's a hell'va great gift to get , much good karma to ken for sending you that ,

It always amazes me what a simple little gesture can do and make a person feel so good

[Badback]

Ken is a top-class fella. But his handshake...ow. :)

Yup...lol

[canadiantdi]

What is with the serrations on the top of the blade? They aren't cut out like the ones on the "sharp" side of the blade.. I've never seen one like that before.. it's a sweet looking knife though!

[Sushi]

it's a sweet looking knife though!

Yes it is indeed....but you kind of missed the point, (pun intended).

Many blessings to Ken!

[Sushi]

A true gift is given from the heart, unconditionally, no strings attached. Pretty damn cool thing to do!

[canadiantdi]

Yes it is indeed....but you kind of missed the point, (pun intended).

Many blessings to Ken!

?? It may be obvious to me later!

[twofifty]

Sweet knife.

[Mike_W]

Ok let me try this....
Does anyone know where I can get a great first responders knife?

In all seriousness Ken is a top notch guy does great things for so many...he has been burnt a few times but continues to be so kind and giving.

The knife looks sweet .....does anyone know if we can order these from anywhere?

[Selkirk]

Ok let me try this....
Does anyone know where I can get a great first responders knife?

In all seriousness Ken is a top notch guy does great things for so many...he has been burnt a few times but continues to be so kind and giving.

The knife looks sweet .....does anyone know if we can order these from anywhere?

Call (PM) Ken ... he would know.

And for Gawd's sake, get that *&^%$#@ fish out of your mouth! :lol:

Mac ;)

[Artist]

I would like to purchase one of those!
...like.... now! :)

[pat84]

I don't post much on here, but have been more of a lurker for quite a while. I am extremely impressed with how kind, giving and helpful Ken is and always seems to be. If I ever get the chance I'd like to shake the mans hand, even if it means breaking a few digits haha! But for now this is all I can do, so thanks Ken!

[Kim473]

Nice knife. Well done Ken. Good Karma will follow you.

[Sooner]

If someone finds out where we can get those knives post it up please. I would want one for each vehicle.

[doetracks]

Here ya go:

http://www.amazon.com/Force-Magnum-Assisted-Opening-Rescue/dp/B0073896AM

http://www.unlimitedwares.com/tac-force-tf-515oe-8-25-emt-rescue-spring-assisted-folding-knife/

That specific model appears to be the TAC FORCE TF-515OE . Looks like a great knife to have :)

Didn't find any Canadian distributors.

:D Ken

[Mike_W]

Looking at the knives they all seem to be spring assisted....is spring assisted legal in Canada?

[wildwoods]

Looking at the knives they all seem to be spring assisted....is spring assisted legal in Canada?

on the blade yes. Inside the handle (switchblade/butterfly) no.
No proof that's just my understanding.... I bought a Kershaw with spring assist on the blade at wholesale

[lucky_magic_stick]

That is absolutely amazing, everything Ken has done on this forum has been outstanding! The PIF threads have been great, and the creation of donation threads for those in need is fantastic! If you're ever in Calgary Ken, send me a pm and I would love to buy you a beer or two! You're a stand up guy Ken!

Also, what a gorgeous knife! Who makes it? It's something I will be looking to buy when I start my career!

Brett

[BrownTrout]

I've got nothing but good to say about the man. Well worth the trip to PV last summer.

If you're ever lucky enough to meet him, be prepared to feel as big as a child when he shakes your hand. 'Big' isn't a large enough word to describe them.

Great man with a heart as big as he is.

[Cement Bench]

those who follow this site know how nice a guy he is,

if I am not mistaken he ran for municipal council and lost, too bad he would bring some common sense to that local little municipality,

somedays I wish I was more like Ken and that other guy who used to counsel marital problems in edmonton, also a nice guy, too bad I am worn out from giving over the years but it is time for the younger guys to take over, some of us are not long on this earth but have tried


later

Cement Bench

[loyaleddie]

Wow that is some good karma right there....

On a side thought....

Why would an EMT need such a knarly knife?....

I have heard of fire fighters who are pyromaniacs and start fires as a make work project....

I wonder if EMT's suffer from the same thing...:thinking-006:

:scared0018:

[RandyBoBandy]

Wow that is some good karma right there....

On a side thought....

Why would an EMT need such a knarly knife?....

I have heard of fire fighters who are pyromaniacs and start fires as a make work project....

I wonder if EMT's suffer from the same thing...:thinking-006:

:scared0018:
On a side thought WHY would you post what you just did?? REALLY?? Too bad I won't see your response...ONE more into the IGNORE bin...have an awesome night :)

[Hunter1602]

Solid Ken .

[canadiantdi]

Wow that is some good karma right there....

On a side thought....

Why would an EMT need such a knarly knife?....

I have heard of fire fighters who are pyromaniacs and start fires as a make work project....

I wonder if EMT's suffer from the same thing...:thinking-006:

:scared0018:

Man that was a crappy thing to say.

Knives are very useful. The window breaker on that one could come in handy for sure..

[Hydro1]

That snide emt comment got me thinking.. :thinking-006:

Isnt Ken a firefighter as well?

[lannie]

On a side thought WHY would you post what you just did?? REALLY?? Too bad I won't see your response...ONE more into the IGNORE bin...have an awesome night :)

Because he thought it was funny and he doesn't take himself too seriously which we could all do a little more often. I think he should post more often with that wit and humor.

[rk4]

Wow that is some good karma right there....

On a side thought....

Why would an EMT need such a knarly knife?....

I have heard of fire fighters who are pyromaniacs and start fires as a make work project....

I wonder if EMT's suffer from the same thing...:thinking-006:

:scared0018:

Is there something wrong with this guy?

[Selkirk]

Nice - Carma - PIF




Well done ^ Fisherman! Those three words do well in summing it up :happy0034:

In the same spirit of Ken giving me that EMT knife, I will be doing the classic; "PIF X 3" (a.k.a. 'The Ripple Effect', or 'One Good Deed, Deserves Three More').

Cheers,

Mac

[BrownTrout]

Well done ^ Fisherman! Those three words do well in summing it up :happy0034:

In the same spirit of Ken giving me that EMT knife, I will be doing the classic; "PIF X 3" (a.k.a. 'The Ripple Effect', or 'One Good Deed, Deserves Three More').

Cheers,

Mac

I like it!!!
Will you be starting a thread?

[The Cook]

If someone finds out where we can get those knives post it up please. I would want one for each vehicle.

Might I offer a suggestion? Go to google and enter first responders knife. Ijust went there(did'nt see Kens model) but there are a lot to choose from.
Just found a site called "The Find"

[edmontonlady]

Round of applause Ken!!! It is a simple deed that you did but it makes me glad to be part of this site!:)

[rccam1]

Good on Ken. The kind of person the world needs more of. Here's a link to the same knife.

http://www.wildbillwholesale.com/tf700oe.html