Big News from Camillus
April 2nd, 2006
It’s been a while since I’ve written anything, but that’s because I’ve been busy with processing all the requests. Please forgive me when I say we’re still behind, and probably getting “behinder”.
But that does not detract from this fantastic new knife from Camillus: the 18-Xray tactical switchblade. My photography skills just don’t do the knife justice, so I’m using the Camillus publicity photos, which I’ve had for over six months, but was sworn to secrecy.
Now I have to inject some harsh reality after tantalizing you with pictures of this fantastic knife.
First, being a for-real switchblade, federal regulations prohibit me from shipping these in interstate commerce to anyone except active-duty police and military.
Second, the active-duty person must provide me a signed statement that he or she is active duty, and is authorized to carry this knife in performance of those duties.
Third, this switchblade can only be shipped within the continental US. Anything going to an APO has a customs declaration on it. The post office, Customs, and the military mail system would all have a cow if they saw this, since this would be a prohibited item. If you’re heading overseas, you’ll have to carry this over in your luggage. And have a copy of that letter from your commanding officer when the MPs spot you.
Finally, the toughest hurdle of all: money. Good switchblades aren’t cheap, and this is one of the best. It has a MSRP of $269, which is in line with the other quality switchblades (some in the federal supply system) out there.
We get a substantial discount from Camillus, as we do on all their other fine products. But this will be the most costly item we’ve ever offered.
So if you can jump through the other hoops, we ask for a small donation to help defray our costs.
If you’re really serious about getting this high-tech Hobbit Hole switchblade, contact me, and I’ll fill you in on the details. There are things we both have to do to make this transaction legal, and keep the Hobbit Hole afloat financially. And you’ll have a tactical switchblade with the same I’d-bet-MY-life-on-it quality as our other knives.
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4 Comments
1. Brad Baloun | May 21st, 2006 at 5:24 am
I saw this knife on your websit, can you tell me how I go about getting on. I am a deployed soldier in Iraq, and it could come in handy for many things.
Thank You,
SFC Brad Baloun
2. Shane Hunter | May 21st, 2006 at 5:38 am
Hi, I would like this knife if it is available. Please e-mail me back with the information that I need to provide you in order to get this awesome looking knife. Thanks
3. GySgt Dumdie | June 19th, 2006 at 7:13 pm
I recently received one of these knives, and I have to tell you it is one great blade, The craftsmanship and finish are topnotch and the lockup is about as solid as you can get. Its a little thick compared to other knives that the Govt. procures with the butterfly brand. But this actually enables me to get a better grip for surer cutting. The pocket clip is adjustable for tip up or tip down carry, which is great because I prfer tip up carry (even for an auto). The spring action has a good torque to and opens with a nice THWACK!!!!, no dragging or rough spots. I think the Safety/lock button could be a little more solid it feels “wobbly”.
All in all so far this is a good knife. I have made it my EDC (Every Day Carry) knife, so time will tell on reliability and function, I will provide updates and pictures regularly to the Hobbit Hole of this knife in action. Thank you very much Hobbit Hole. Good Americans Doing Good Things.
Regaeds,
GySgt Dumdie.
4. Neil Reineke | July 3rd, 2006 at 1:19 am
I saw this knife and thought it could be very useful in my current mission. Would you please email me on how to go about getting this knife please. This is really great what you guys are doing. Thank you.
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