Make someones day !

[Lamewolf]

Recently while going through a bunch of my stuff I found several knives and a few multitools that never get used and quite frankly I don't even rmember even buying most of them. At work I have a few young folks that are somewhat interested in knives and a couple that are interested in the bushcraft/outdoor thing too. So I rounded up a bunch of it and passed it out at work today. When asked why I was doing it, I just told them because I wanted someone to enjoy the stuff and get some use from it. Really put some smiles on some faces for sure.

Now, I challenge others to do similar things with folks you know, it will give you a good feeling and help keep things alive by passing on equipment that needs using ! Also, tell us about it here.

[hunter63]

Have done that for a years....and have been surprised that in some cases they really don't want what you have to give....LOL

When they say "Thanks......but look at the cool one I already have...."

If it is with no strings attached....fine...but,... If someone is indifferent, so be it.......You are doing it for your self, not really them....and may not get the thanks you were expecting.....
Just saying.

[Winnie]

Funny you mention this. I harvested a shed load of of veg yesterday, I couldn't possibly eat it all so I took it in to work today.

[welderguy]

I used to pass stuff on to Others that showed an interest in bush-craft/survival/prepping etc etc. And I stopped when I realized and saw that the stuff I gave was never used, misused, neglected, sold , lost or just tossed out when they got bored of it . SO now I just keep it or sell it .

[DSJohnson]

Thanks Lamewolf I will do that. I have a couple of folks who have expressed some real interest in camping and bush-craft. I will see how it goes. Great idea.

[Batch]

I pass things on regularly. But, its easy cause I mostly run with family or damned near family.

If half of us are alike we'll never even need half of the knives we own.

[canid]

I've found personally that it's like pulling teeth to find anybody I know with a real interest in making, doing or trying anything interesting. Particularly if it's not useful to everyday life like basic household repair and such.

If you have to feed 10 or more people's passing interest to maybe find a lasting one I figure it's worth it, to the extent that you can.

[Rick]

Another way to pass on outdoor gear is to donate it to a local boy scout/girl scout troop. They can use all the help they can get.

[MrFixIt]

I'm giving away gear to my step grandsons and nephews.
After all, there are only so many *insert gear here* that I actually need.

[Lamewolf]

Have done that for a years....and have been surprised that in some cases they really don't want what you have to give....LOL

When they say "Thanks......but look at the cool one I already have...."

If it is with no strings attached....fine...but,... If someone is indifferent, so be it.......You are doing it for your self, not really them....and may not get the thanks you were expecting.....
Just saying.

If I get one person interested in bushcraft/survival, then I'll be happy. And have already done so. Got one young man that works with me has gone wild about it. He has already started putting together a bugout bag and collecting gear to put in it and is always asking me for advice and tips on how to do things. Right now I've got him practicing on putting together a fire bow and trying to lean friction fire methods and taught him how to make charcloth. So to me its worth it.

[hunter63]

Not saying it not worth it....just saying the sometimes your expectation of some one wanting something, is more a illusion.
I have had people show interest in something....and gave it to them...or got one for them....

I do understand where you are coming from.......just don't like seeing my gifts on the table at their yard sales.

You are commended for caring and promoting good clean fun and passing along your knowledge.

[madmax]

Let's just say Crashdive is waaaaaay ahead of the mark.

Thanks again.

Tony

[hunter63]

Let's just say Crashdive is waaaaaay ahead of the mark.

Thanks again.

Tony

Agreed...LOL....and a right fine knife maker he is as well.

[Lamewolf]

Not saying it not worth it....just saying the sometimes your expectation of some one wanting something, is more a illusion.
I have had people show interest in something....and gave it to them...or got one for them....

I do understand where you are coming from.......just don't like seeing my gifts on the table at their yard sales.

You are commended for caring and promoting good clean fun and passing along your knowledge.

You know Hunter, it doesn't even bother me if they sell whatever I give them. When I give a gift, its theirs to do whatever they want with it. If selling it helps them, so be it. I just happen to believe in giving whenever possible and I feel that I will be repaid in the long run.

[Rick]

I agree about the gift and think you're right about being repaid. What goes around comes around. Good or bad.

[lfos847]

I agree the gift gives the giver.
Before 9/11 most of my family thought "that's just crazy dad, humor him". Then I had six converts to gift.
One step daughter was in a game at work with the question "if you were stranded on a desert island what is the one thing you would take with you?" She answered "my step dad".
I have since added two son in laws and I think they all appreciate the gifts.
Gives me more chances for new toys.

[Williepete]

Well I think I've got you all beat. I gave a mosin nagent carbine to my older GS, and a GI M1 Carbine to my younger GS, and one to my son. I have collected three M1 Garand rifles, for them, although I have asked them to pay for those, at cost from DCM. Not really bragging but what the heck.
The thing is I just can't get out and shoot anymore, so why not let them have them now, instead of several years from now, you know.


Bill

Bill

[Rick]

Grandpa!!!! Amazing story...I just tracked down my lineage and it turns out you are my grandpa. Yeah, crazy huh? About that Garand.

[Lamewolf]

Well I think I've got you all beat. I gave a mosin nagent carbine to my older GS, and a GI M1 Carbine to my younger GS, and one to my son. I have collected three M1 Garand rifles, for them, although I have asked them to pay for those, at cost from DCM. Not really bragging but what the heck.
The thing is I just can't get out and shoot anymore, so why not let them have them now, instead of several years from now, you know.


Bill

Bill

You'll get a reward in seeing them enjoy those old battle rifles. I once gave a CVA Kentucky rifle to a friend and he was so excited he didn't know what to say and then offered to pay me for it. I just told him that the look on his face was payment enough for me ! He still has it and that was over 20 years ago !

[Williepete]

Well originally I had bought these guns as an investment. Then my youngest GS became quite a hunter. His Dad just hunts birds in Kansas. Tyler has harvested a deer every year since it was legal for him to hunt. The oldest ,Nate, was a slow starter, I don't think he has hunted anything, but he and his Dad have sure got into collecting guns, and what makes this amazing is Nate's step Mom was anti-gun starting out, her sister was shot in Chicago some years ago.


Bill