First Annual "Secret Santa" Knife Exchange...

[treefarmer]

Well bladebuddy, you were right, there are some nice things from New Hampshire! Since you had your socks knocked off I couldn't wait any longer.
After I got in from the woods this evening I opened my package. Ended up slitting the nice note with a big ol' Western 062 as I opened the box from my Secret Santa.

Oops!

The culprit guilty of slittin' Santa's note.

When I got into the box there was neat little multi-tool loose in the box, great sized for pocket carry. I noticed also 2 zip lock bags with something inside. 1st opened was great old German Boker full Congress, very nice. According to the booger-ed up note, I was looking for 34OT covered with stag and sure enough a beautiful knife was revealed! Thank you Secret Santa!

Secret Santa's surprises!

This is the icing on the Christmas cake:

What a fine gift!

Like a kid, I couldn't wait. This has been fun, Merry Christmas to all the AAKP bunch!
Treefarmer

[doglegg]

That Boker is a great knife, I have one. But the stag on the 34OT is icing on the knife!!!!! Wonderful.

[treefarmer]

Floyd, I might try carrying the Boker 5464. I’ve never toted a Congress before.
Treefarmer

[bladebuddy]

Say Treefarmer, you must have been a very good boy this past year. The Santa from New Hampshire rewarded you nicely
Liking that stag 34OT!!

[WillyCamaro]

Looks like you 'all were good boys this year, Santa is dropping nothing but awesome gifts round about.
Well done mates, well done.

[1967redrider]

Thanks for organizing this, Willy, it has been a lot of fun.

[WillyCamaro]

[Colonel26]

Well bladebuddy, you were right, there are some nice things from New Hampshire! Since you had your socks knocked off I couldn't wait any longer.
After I got in from the woods this evening I opened my package. Ended up slitting the nice note with a big ol' Western 062 as I opened the box from my Secret Santa.013.JPG014.JPG
When I got into the box there was neat little multi-tool loose in the box, great sized for pocket carry. I noticed also 2 zip lock bags with something inside. 1st opened was great old German Boker full Congress, very nice. According to the booger-ed up note, I was looking for 34OT covered with stag and sure enough a beautiful knife was revealed! Thank you Secret Santa!024.JPG
This is the icing on the Christmas cake:022.JPG
Like a kid, I couldn't wait. This has been fun, Merry Christmas to all the AAKP bunch!
Treefarmer

Very nice! I'm a fan of those Boker congress knives. I have a jumbo congress with those rose wood handles like that one, I have a hard time not packing it. It's so thin it just disappears in your pocket, even for a big knife. I predict you're going to love it.

[Jody744]

Well Treefarmer out did himself, but the note he sent was even better than the knife!!!

Y’all can read Psalms 116 on your own.

And a pic with its older brother

Merry Christmas to all!!

I think I forgot to include a note when I sent mine out....

[WillyCamaro]

Philip, .

[PigStikr]

I missed this looks like everybody is having fun with it...

[Stanwade]

My secret Santa package will go out tomorrow..I put a little thought into what I wanted to send my giftee so I'm a little late on mailing it... hopefully he likes everything...good job all! Really nice gifts going around ..

[TPK]

As some of you may have read at the beginning of this thread, I decided to watch this from the sidelines due to the expensive shipping prices in these times of Covid.

Once again the kindness & generosity of another AAPK member has proven what a great group of people have come together here at the AAPK.

Garland, ( EWMailman ) decided that I shouldn't be left out on this.
I recieved his package from PA today. What a pleasant surprise to find when you come home from work.

Inside was one of the most beautiful Christmas tree ornaments I've ever seen!
Hand crafted by his wife. Please tell her we said thanks! My wife and I both love it and it looks great on our tree!

And then of course, there was a knife in the package but it has a little tag on it that says "Don't open til Christmas". I will respect your wishes Garland and wait until Christmas but I'll admit that it's very hard. I will post some more pictures of the knife here on Christmas morning but until then I'll show off the beautiful ornament we have recieved.

Thanks Garland & Mrs. Garland for reaching out to me/us in the "Spirit of Giving". The true Spirit of Christmas! You caught me off gaurd! I really appreciate it!

And thanks also to his two sneaky helpers (Willy & Ken / petesknives) who kept this a total surprise!

[WillyCamaro]

Yippee! It worked, Tom was bombed.


My pleasure mate, glad I had a small part in making your christmas this year a good un'.

[Ripster]

Tom, very cool ,and like you said the folks here are alright. Many are willing to share and or give in many ways here. Now don’t be peeking ! .
Willie ,very nice of you to take your time and put this together .very well done young Man.
Have a good one and stay safe.

[WillyCamaro]

Your most welcome Ross, it twas the least I could do for my mates.

[TPK]

Tom, very cool ,and like you said the folks here are alright. Many are willing to share and or give in many ways here. Now don’t be peeking ! .
Willie ,very nice of you to take your time and put this together .very well done young Man.
Have a good one and stay safe.

Nope! No peeking! And Garland packed it so well, that I can't even "Coon Finger" it to get a hint.

[1967redrider]

Really cool, congrats Tom!

[QTCut5]

VERY Cool!

All gifts given with sincere intent are great; but, there's something undeniably extra special about a homemade/handmade gift.

I received a "knock-your-socks-off" gift from jolly old SS (Secret Santa) a few days ago and, against my wife's objections, I opened it immediately. Like a kid with a new toy, however, I'm selfishly keeping it all to myself......I will post some pictures on Christmas Day. But until then no one else is allowed to play with it...or even look at it

[WillyCamaro]

[petesknives]

I would've peeked

Sweet ornament

Ken⚔⚔

[TPK]

Thanks guys! I'm tickled pink about the whole deal!

In Germany they open their gifts on Christmas Eve. I'm pretty sure someone in my family probably bought me a knife.

I will wait til the morning of the 25th to open my Secret Santa gift from Garland.


Two days of Christmas this year. Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

[WillyCamaro]

[Rossr]

Lot of joy being spread around here with this exchange and in general. Some great knives and even better stories. Merry Christmas everyone!

Ross

[WillyCamaro]

Right back at ya mate.