Magic NSNs

November 26th, 2005

While taking a break from mailing out knives, and reviewing new gadgets, I thought I’d share a deep, dark secret:

The United States government, through the generosity of the American taxpayer, carries in its military supply system some of the very same items we give away. If you’re serving in the military, all you need is the number, an understanding supply NCO, and some (or a lot of) luck.

Here are the NSNs (NATO Stock Numbers) of some of the most popular items we’re giving away. In this case, they’re already bought and paid for by the taxpayer.

Camillus CQB1SG: 1095-01-493-1793
Camillus Bk2SG: 1095-01-493-1798
Camillus Bk3SG: 1095-01-493-1802
ATC LaGana improved Vietnam Tomahawk: 4210-01-518-7244

“Blizzard” survival blanket: 6532-01-524-6932
large “Israeli” one-hand bandage: 6510-01-515-7528
small “Israeli” one-hand bandage: 6510-01-460-0849

In the case of the tomahawk, it’s supposed to be part of the standard breaching kit, too.

Of course, none of the government-supplied items have the Hobbit Hole logo on them. That’s one reason we put the logo on, so someone can tell which were donated by the taxpayer, and which came from the generous folks at the Hobbit Hole. You won’t have to turn in your personal Hobbit Hole blade.

If you can score one of these items through the supply system, more power to ya. Meanwhile, we’ll do the best we can to supply our troops with these important items.

Entry Filed under: General, Hobbit Hole Knives, Troop Tech