November Knife Giveaway - In Remembrance of Bill McLeod

[Bryan]

Good Day Knifers,

This month's knife giveaway reminds me of the reasons I love this hobby so much.

AAPK received this stunning 1983 Schrade Heritage with instruction to give it away as an anonymous donation in remembrance of Mr. William McLeod (a.k.a. Willie Mac or WmMac) who passed away suddenly August 17.

As I understand it, Mr. McLeod was retired USN, generous knife collector, and an all around good guy. Just two days prior to his passing, he purchased a 1983 Heritage Large stockman online after viewing some nice Schrade knives posted on another forum. Unfortunately, it is unlikely he ever saw that knife in his own hands.

In remembrance of him, this 1983 Schrade Heritage is being given away hear on his behalf.

It seems fitting that this knife is offered during the month of Thanksgiving.
Let us never take things for granted and let us always be thankful for all of our blessings.

After viewing this knife, I can understand how the Heritage series would be a hard one to pass up Good taste Willie Mac. Good taste!

Here are the specs on this beauty...
8041G Splitback Whittler. G stands for green bone handles, which are polished. Coined edge bowtie Schrade shield, dated 1983. Fluted silver nickel bolsters. Polished springs & liners inside & out. Primary blade etch TM "Everlastingly Sharp". Heritage ovr Schrade+ overr N.Y. USA front tang mark. 8041 pattern on back tang of Primary. Blue & Gold hinged top Box only used on Heritage series from 1983-86. Schrade papers & inspector's card included.

Entry instructions are under the pictures.






Please note: We still have new instructions for entering the giveaway...

Simply click here and select a number between 0 and 1000.

You will have until the end of the day on November 29 (11:59 P.M. Eastern) to pick a number. The winner will be determined by the Illinois State Lottery evening pick three drawing on November 30. The Individual closest to the selected number will win. If there is a tie it will be the closest number without going over. The Illinois lottery results can be found on the following website:
http://www.illinoislottery.com/numbers.asp
You must be 18 or older to play.

Good luck!
Bryan

[longbeachbum]

Wow what a special knife, and what a fine and generous gesture to donate it in memory of a loved one. This knife should occupy an honored place in the collection of whoever is lucky enough to win it.

Thanks once again Bryan for the opportunity to participate in this great contest.

[4ever3]

I knew WM from the CCC forums. If there ever was a stand up knifer, it was WM.

[Meigscl]

I great knife to honor a great man.
I will choose 721 as my number this month

[dkonopinski]

Now that's a beautiful knife. David

[Savage1]

Like 4ever3 said-William was a stand up guy and beyond what the word 'generous' means. A class act who I had the pleasure to talk to.
Thank you to the anonymous donor, even though I know who, his secret is safe here. He's quite a character too and one I'm happy to call 'friend'.

[rayban]

I still have a couple knives in my possession that belonged to WillieMac....they now belong to his daughter as I understand...I'm in the process of making a sheath for them....they are both CS and have 184 on them...so that be my number....

We corresponded some, he owned a couple of my sheaths, and I am proud owner of a Case 6.5 Seahorse he gave me as a gift...he was indeed an all-around great guy.

[mumblypeg]

Such a nice gesture with a great knife. Thanks Bryan, and anonymous.

[bigreagan]

I was lucky enough to deal with Bill a few times and he was truly a wonderful guy and a great friend. Generous to a fault and gave us a daily example of how a Christian man conducted himself. I'm honored to be part of this...

[TinyToothpick]

Very nice, thanks Bryan and Anonymous!

[Tip]

Obvious to me, a new arrival to these parts, the man honored here was highly esteemed by his associates and those who knew him,
-a rich legacy any man would want to leave!

Thanks for the opportunity to participate, Bryan and anonymous.

I'll go with 2-2-7.

Best regards, Tip

[edarick]

A VERY NOBLE GESTURE,
347 IS MY PICK.

[JOE62]

Bryan, I tried to use the number selection function, but it did not seem to log my number.
So if you could, please let me have # 382.
Thanks for another great giveaway and to the donor of the knife.

[Bob W.]

I'll try 567 please.

Thanks for the opportunity; that's a beautiful pocketknife.

[XxBubbaXx]

They dont make em like that anymore, literally. Nice knife!

[BamaFatman]

I have taken # 3-9-3 this time. This knife gets

Thanks Bryan and anonymous.

[coalminer]

Must have been a good one! Good to hear from friends, near & far,
I believe I have made a wise choice with AAPK. #157

[ricmac07]

i'll try 325

[Gregg]

I also knew Bill from the CCC forum. Great guy. He will be missed, but not forgotten. I'll try #375 in remembrance.
God bless,
Greg

[scar0730]

I'll try 333.

Thanks!!!
Wesley

[RDH]

very nice Knife, and a good memorial

I'll go with 676

[howiesatwork]

Very nice gesture. Condolances to Bill's family and friends.
378 for me, please.

[wildromanian]

I will take number 203

[Sword and Shield]

*whistles*

Oooo... I like it! Come on, lucky 356!

[redferd]

That's a really nice knife. I'll try 423. Thank you.