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2018commo
03-14-2009, 03:32
RELEASE NUMBER: 090313-01
DATE POSTED: MARCH 13 2009
Yarborough knife again available for purchase by qualified Special Forces Soldiers
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, March 13, 2009) - Seasoned Green Berets are once again able to purchase a tangible, and serial numbered, connection to the Special Forces regiment.
Yarborough knife
Soldiers graduating from the Special Forces Qualification Course have been presented a Green Beret, and as part of a tradition since August 2002, a knife. Not just any knife, but the Yarborough knife, a combat field knife specifically designed by renowned knife maker William Harsey – which serves as a link to the brotherhood of unconventional warriors.
Beginning March 15, current and former Soldiers who can prove their membership in the Special Forces Regiment will be able to once again buy their Yarborough knife through the JFK Special Warfare museum here.
“We are thrilled that we can again provide our brothers in the Special Forces Regiment the ability to purchase the Yarborough knife,” said Maj. Gen. Thomas R. Csrnko, John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School commander. “This isn’t just a well-made knife; it’s an outward expression of the uniqueness of being a Green Beret and the warrior-spirit that we embody.”
The new batch of knives will start with serial number SF-0001.
Lt. Gen. Bryan D. Brown, then commander of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command originated the idea in 2002, naming the knife for Lt. Gen. William P. Yarborough , the “father of modern Special Forces.” Yarborough championed the need for a knife that would continue the tradition of Special Operations units using, and being identified with, effective edged weapons. In World War II, the First Special Service Force, a joint American-Canadian unit, was equipped with the V-42 knife and the Office of Strategic Services, the forerunner to Special Forces and the Central Intelligence Agency, made use of the Fairbairn-Sykes knife.
Made by Chris Reeve Knives of Boise, Idaho, the serial-numbered Yarborough knife is available for purchase only by qualified members of the Special Forces Regiment including active duty, reserve, National Guard, honorably separated or retirees.
Requests for authorization to purchase the knife should be addressed to Commander, USAJFKSWCS, ATTN: AOJK-CS-Y (Yarborough Knife), Fort Bragg, NC 28310 or can be dropped off at drop boxes located at JFK Museum or Bryant Hall lobby. Applications can also be faxed to 910-432-4062 or emailed to yarboroughknife@soc.mil.
Each request must be accompanied by a copy of photo identification and at least one of the following qualifying documents:
Copy of orders awarding an 18 series military occupational specialty
Copy of orders awarding the Special Forces Tab
Copy of diploma indicating successful graduation from the Special Forces Qualification Course
Copy of orders or an affidavit establishing successful completion of standard or nonstandard training or former wartime service for which a retroactive award of the Special Forces Tab would be authorized
Copy of Special Forces Association membership card showing they are a Decade or a General member in good standing
Copy of an Enlisted Records Brief or Officer Records Brief annotating the awarding of the Special Forces Tab
Copy of DD214 showing service, and, after 1952, the qualifying suffix of (3) or (S).
When a request has been verified, a letter of approval will be sent to the requestor noting the total purchase price, including the cost for shipping. The letter of approval must then be mailed, with payment, to the JFK Special Warfare Museum gift shop at PO Box 70060, Fort Bragg, N.C., 28307. The Yarborough knife will then be mailed within 4-6 weeks via certified mail.
Requests from Family members or estates of deceased, qualified Special Forces Regiment members who can prove their Soldier’s qualification will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Special Forces Soldiers who have been previously issued the knife as a result of graduating the SFQC, have already purchased a knife under the previous resale program, or those who have had their Special Forces Tab revoked, are not eligible to purchase the knife.
A version of the Yarborough knife, marketed as the ‘Green Beret’, is available for purchase by the general public.
bobby efurd
03-14-2009, 10:35
I mailed all my paperwork in to the SWC this past week.
Will give an update when I receive my authorization.
Oldschool45B
03-14-2009, 11:11
Would there be an issue buying one for a friend who qualifies? His wife can get me a copy of his DD214 from our deployment for verification. Also, I know it is a working knife but does the blade coating take to laser engraving nicely?
TIA!
Dozer523
03-14-2009, 11:31
Anyone notice a price?
bobby efurd
03-14-2009, 11:46
My understanding is that upon authorization the total price will be included in the packet. The SF museum is handling the transaction. For to six weeks del. time.
The SFA web site has a little more info.
Bobby
I spoke to the gift shop, and it is about $274 plus shipping if applicable. Shipping was about $30. The clerk couldn't find the sheet to give me the exact total, but that was it give or take a dollar.
ETA this is the correct number for the shop: 910-436-2366. The one in the article is the fax number.
Ambush Master
03-14-2009, 12:17
For any of you that want to leave the "Y" in the Safe/Closet, I'm a Chris Reeve Dealer and can get you the Civillian Version "The Green Beret Knife", it comes in 5.5" or 7" blade. Also there is "The Pacific" that was designed for First Group, it's a 6" Blade.
Contact me for further details.
Take care.
Martin
Dozer523
03-14-2009, 12:19
"if you have to ask you can't afford it or don't deserve it"
Well. . . Father's day is coming up and they are all still breathing. . . :D
for now. . .
Team Sergeant
03-14-2009, 14:13
Would there be an issue buying one for a friend who qualifies? His wife can get me a copy of his DD214 from our deployment for verification. Also, I know it is a working knife but does the blade coating take to laser engraving nicely?
TIA!
Yes there is an issue. Only the SF soldier that's actually going to receive the knife may put in the request. That was a couple of years ago. (I know because I tried to do it for a Medal of Honor recipient, we accomplished the task but not with out him signing the actual paperwork.)
I guess going up to the General's office and going "Hi, remember me?" ain't the right way to do it?
I thought so.
About the time I was fixin' to do it last time they shut it down. I'll be quicker this time.
This is excellent, ill be sending my creds out this week. I will pass this info to all the SF Guys at work Monday.
DinDinA-2
03-15-2009, 12:37
Agreed...this is a most excellent opportunity. My paperwork goes in the mail tomorrow!!
Bill Harsey
03-16-2009, 09:28
From Chris Reeve Knives and myself,
Thanks to all of those who helped stand this back up and the staff who does the work to administrate the project. We really appreciate this.
Note this thread is a "sticky" so it can be found if needed.
ZonieDiver
03-16-2009, 12:33
"if you have to ask you can't afford it or don't deserve it"
Well. . . Father's day is coming up and they are all still breathing. . . :D
for now. . .
Maybe I can get TARP or Stimulus money - or start a new small business to get in on the latest largesse. ;)
The Reaper
03-16-2009, 13:06
Would there be an issue buying one for a friend who qualifies? His wife can get me a copy of his DD214 from our deployment for verification. Also, I know it is a working knife but does the blade coating take to laser engraving nicely?
TIA!
He is going to have to sign for it.
You cannot have it.
Incidentally, there is no telling how long they will be for sale this time. Last time, IIRC, it was around four years. I recommend that everyone who wants one, pony up and order it immediately, or we will have to start another thread for the whines and snivels from the next group, who will say that they were on the verge of getting theirs, just when they were denied the opportunity.
TR
Sent my paper work yesterday
This wasn't posted last year, but here's the story from a local Fayetteville, NC article and a photo from another source.
Bush attends memorial for 82nd Airborne troopers
By KEVIN MAURER
Associated Press Writer
FORT BRAGG, N.C. — President Bush read from the Book of Isaiah Thursday during a private memorial ceremony for families of 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan, promising that he and first lady Laura Bush grieve with them.
"I know this hurts. You need to try and stay strong," Bush said, according to Liz Perkins, whose 27-year-old stepson Andrew was killed in Samarra, Iraq, in March 2007.
"He was very nice and very tearful in his eyes when he said that," she said.
Bush spoke briefly at the private rededication of the 82nd's memorial to paratroopers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. The memorial was recently expanded because there is no more room for the names of the dead on its original granite column.
The 82nd has lost 165 members in Iraq and Afghanistan. The division suffered 87 fatalities last year, more than in any other year since the wars began.
During the ceremony, about 150 "Gold Star" family members were invited to place yellow roses at the base of the memorial's 12-foot granite column. Bush greeted the family members, hugging and posing for pictures.
"It was like burying him all over again," Perkins said. "Right now I am very haunted and it brought back a lot of memories of how he died."
Bush's visit to Fort Bragg - his fourth since taking office - coincided with "All-American Week," at the Army post. The 82nd's traditional homecoming was canceled last year because nearly the entire division was fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Before taking part in the memorial ceremony, President Bush spoke at the division's review ceremony, toured a barracks and met with a Special Forces team that recently returned from Afghanistan.
Maj. Gen. Thomas R. Csrnko, commander of Army Special Forces Command, and Maj. Gen. James W. Parker, commander of the JFK Special Warfare Center and School, presented Bush with an honorary Green Beret in a shadow box with insignia from all seven Special Forces Groups.
They also gave him a Yarborough Knife, created by the late Lt. Gen. William Yarborough who was instrumental in the buildup of Special Forces, and a silk scarf for the first lady.
x SF med
03-22-2009, 13:52
Paperwork sent to SWC for the autho, in waiting mode to drop cash and go back into wait mode for the Y-Knife.:munchin
I'm in a quandary though - my GB was handed to me and signed by this Oregon logger, so which one for the field...:confused:
Ambush Master
03-22-2009, 14:06
Paperwork sent to SWC for the autho, in waiting mode to drop cash and go back into wait mode for the Y-Knife.:munchin
I'm in a quandary though - my GB was handed to me and signed by this Oregon logger, so which one for the field...:confused:
Hell, my "Y" is signed by the same Oregon logger, who HAD to have access to a particular DeLorean, and I use it (the Y) whenever I get to the "woods"!!:D
If you're not willing to expose it to the real world, I can set you up with a GB!!
Later.
Martin
bobby efurd
04-07-2009, 16:03
Recieved my vetting and authorization letter today. Mine has been gone for 3 weeks. I called the SW Museum today and delivered price by Fedex 2 day is $304.22. Looking foward to getting it in my hands.
Bobby
These are great knifes. I certainly treasure mine and take it with me whenever and where ever I go.
tom kelly
04-07-2009, 17:36
Hell, my "Y" is signed by the same Oregon logger, who HAD to have access to a particular DeLorean, and I use it (the Y) whenever I get to the "woods"!!:D
If you're not willing to expose it to the real world, I can set you up with a GB!!
Later.
Martin
Martin, I have 3 Chris Reeve Knives and a 4th "Yarborough Serial Numbered Knife on the way" Two of the knives are 50th Anniversary 1st SFG (Abn) numbered knives. Also have 2 numbered Professional Soldier Chris Reeve Knives, My question is this If you lost one of the numbered knives would a very honest person be able to return it to the owner based on the serial number?
The Reaper
04-07-2009, 17:53
My question is this If you lost one of the numbered knives would a very honest person be able to return it to the owner based on the serial number?
Yes.
TR
Buffalobob
04-07-2009, 19:09
The new batch of knives will start with serial number SF-0001.
Why didn't they start where they left off? The first ones did not have the "SF-" in front of the serial number.
Have sent off my request, missed the first go around due to living overseas and not having any internet for quite awhile. Thanks to all those who made this possible.
x SF med
04-13-2009, 09:07
Ok, I've been waiting for a month for the letter to come back to me... Anybody know how long it's taken in the past?
bobby efurd
04-13-2009, 10:06
Mine took a full month. I mailed my paperwork to the Museum last week. I will post when I receive the Y.
Bobby
bobby efurd
04-17-2009, 14:28
I recieved my Yarborugh today. Wonderful knife that I will treasure. Thanks to Mr. Harsey and Mr. Reeves for having the wonderful tallent to produce such a knife. From the time I sent in my paper work until I recieved the Y was six weeks.
Bobby
x SF med
04-21-2009, 08:49
I sent my request on March 15, still no letter to purchase... no joy.
DinDinA-2
04-21-2009, 09:31
Ditto on the "no joy". Sent mine in on 15 March also.
I sent my paperwork via e-mail on March 14th and I got the paperwork Apr 7th. I sent it back off with my check and got my knife Apr 17th.
It might not be a bad idea to call if you still haven't heard back.
x SF med
04-23-2009, 09:02
I sent my paperwork via e-mail on March 14th and I got the paperwork Apr 7th. I sent it back off with my check and got my knife Apr 17th.
It might not be a bad idea to call if you still haven't heard back.
I hate you.:mad:
I guess a call to Bragg is in order....
The Reaper
04-23-2009, 09:38
I hate you.:mad:
I guess a call to Bragg is in order....
You may not be on their list of those who have completed SF training, are you sure you are SF?:D
Did you go through the non-resident course?:munchin
TR
x SF med
04-24-2009, 09:04
You may not be on their list of those who have completed SF training, are you sure you are SF?:D
Did you go through the non-resident course?:munchin
TR
Yes Sir - non-resident, right after you and TS... the same non-resident class that a few others on the board went through, the one with WWII barracks on Smoke Bomb, and quonsets at MacKall...
Do you have any idea how hard it was to mail a fish basket, a fire, and a shelter back to (then) 1st SPOP / JFKSWCS... the shipping costs were insane...
Oh, Sir - I hate you too.:p
The Reaper
04-24-2009, 09:07
Yes Sir - non-resident, right after you and TS... the same non-resident class that a few others on the board went through, the one with WWII barracks on Smoke Bomb, and quonsets at MacKall...
Do you have any idea how hard it was to mail a fish basket, a fire, and a shelter back to (then) 1st SPOP / JFKSWCS... the shipping costs were insane...
Oh, Sir - I hate you too.:p
Tough love, hermano.
Now call the doggone POC and ask them why you cannot get cleared to buy a knife.
Maybe HH6 has intervened and is already packing your blade?
TR
greenberetTFS
04-24-2009, 12:33
I sent my request on March 15, still no letter to purchase... no joy.
SF med,
I'm in the same situation,Copy of diploma indicating successful graduation from the Special Forces Qualification Course and still haven't received my approval. This is BS.
I sent in my paperwork on March 17th and still no response. I realize it's 45 years old but they can check with SFA to valid date it....................:mad:
GB TFS :munchin
Ambush Master
04-24-2009, 16:58
SF med,
I'm in the same situation,Copy of diploma indicating successful graduation from the Special Forces Qualification Course and still haven't received my approval. This is BS.
I sent in my paperwork on March 17th and still no response. I realize it's 35 years old but they can check with SFA to valid date it....................:mad:
GB TFS :munchin
When I was at Bragg several years ago, I submitted copies of Orders showing my MOS. The Col's secretary had to call the FRICKIN MUSEUM to verify that 11B/C4S was an SF MOS!! All that she'd ever heard of was the 18 Series!!! Of course TR, Harsey and Reeve got a big chuckle out of that one!!
Bill Harsey
04-24-2009, 17:14
When I was at Bragg several years ago, I submitted copies of Orders showing my MOS. The Col's secretary had to call the FRICKIN MUSEUM to verify that 11B/C4S was an SF MOS!! All that she'd ever heard of was the 18 Series!!! Of course TR, Harsey and Reeve got a big chuckle out of that one!!
We were there to watch that one...Good thing the folks in the JFK Special Warfare Museum knew their SF history.
If you travel with Ambush Master, something interesting could always happen. :D
x SF med
04-24-2009, 19:31
When I was at Bragg several years ago, I submitted copies of Orders showing my MOS. The Col's secretary had to call the FRICKIN MUSEUM to verify that 11B/C4S was an SF MOS!! All that she'd ever heard of was the 18 Series!!! Of course TR, Harsey and Reeve got a big chuckle out of that one!!
We were there to watch that one...Good thing the folks in the JFK Special Warfare Museum knew their SF history.
If you travel with Ambush Master, something interesting could always happen. :D
Oh, hell they found out I made Mr. H. cry that one time, and that I associate with the likes of AM... That'll teach me to ever go to another SHOT or Knife show ever again...
Maybe the fact I submitted orders taking me from 11B2S to 18B2S and a second set of orders showing my reclass from 18B to 18D confused them... or they looked at my DL picture and thought I was too ugly to carry the knife? Can't be the last part, they gave one to AM...;)
DinDinA-2
05-08-2009, 23:39
For those of us still waiting for the Letter of Authorization...today I received a reply to my inquiry to see if they had received my documents. I mailed them March 15.
"I have it and I’m finally getting to dedicate some time to processing them all. They should all be out by Monday."
The Reaper
05-09-2009, 07:16
Brothers, there is a disturbance in the force.
Crucible Steels, sole makers of the CPM-S30V used in the GB and Y Knives, has fallen victim to the auto industry fiasco, and is going into Chapter 11.
While I am sure that Chris and Bill can continue making knives with a lesser grade of steel, if you want to get a GB or a Y Knife in its most effective form, I would act quickly.
Given the delays in the processing of paperwork and the relatively small stock of the CPM-S30V held by the end users, the supply of this special steel is probably going to dry up relatively quickly, unless someone else picks up the product line and starts making it. Without going into too much detail, S-30V is a VERY difficult steel to make and few manufacturers have the technology and ability to produce it.
Don't be the guy snivelling at the end, whining because you did not get the knife back when it was made with the super steel.
That is all.
TR
Buffalobob
05-09-2009, 16:28
For personal reasons, I looked it up.
For those who wish to see a data sheet on the metal it is here
http://www.crucibleservice.com/datash/dsS30Vv4b.pdf
The story on the company can be found here
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/will_bankruptcy_give_crucible.html
Apparently they make a lot steel for valves for engines.
doctom54
05-09-2009, 19:12
When I was at Bragg several years ago, I submitted copies of Orders showing my MOS. The Col's secretary had to call the FRICKIN MUSEUM to verify that 11B/C4S was an SF MOS!! All that she'd ever heard of was the 18 Series!!! Of course TR, Harsey and Reeve got a big chuckle out of that one!!
It was 3 or 4 years ago (I think). My B-I-L was stationed at Ft. Bragg and I sent him a copy of my DD214 that showed 91B2S. The folks there at that time were good with that. I signed some forms and it arrived several weeks later. Great knife but it doesn't get used much in my current profession.
Maybe I should take it in for the next vasectomy just to see what effect I'll get ;)
x SF med
05-14-2009, 18:30
Autho letter came in today... went back out today, with a check...
Hope I don't turn blue holding my breath for the Yarborough - I'm the Troll, not a friggin smurf.
Bill, yoo hoo, Bill... get your knife signer ready, I'll bring you barley pop, possibly bourbon.
for auth we only need one of the forms of proof correct? ther isnt another form is there?
greenberetTFS
05-16-2009, 16:55
For those of us still waiting for the Letter of Authorization...today I received a reply to my inquiry to see if they had received my documents. I mailed them March 15.
"I have it and I’m finally getting to dedicate some time to processing them all. They should all be out by Monday."
DDA-2,
Thanks for your assistance,I followed your advice on the PM you sent me and received my knife within 2 weeks..... :D Feel sorry for those guys that waited... :rolleyes: Especially since this steel crisis, may impede the quality of the knife they receive...:(
GB TFS :munchin
DinDinA-2
05-16-2009, 21:55
Glad to help.
greenberetTFS
05-25-2009, 08:07
DDA-2,
Thanks for your assistance,I followed your advice on the PM you sent me and received my knife within 2 weeks..... Feel sorry for those guys that waited... Especially since this steel crisis, may impede the quality of the knife they receive...
GB TFS
OK Guys,Here's the scoop...... :p My wife's birthday is June 10th and boy is she going to be surprised when she opens her present.......:rolleyes: I know what some lucky girl is getting..................;)
GB TFS :munchin
x SF med
05-25-2009, 09:11
Here's the scoop from the Museum. Next shipment of Yarboroughs is coming in the end of June, and will be shipped out in post mark date order.
Here's the scoop from Mr. Harsey ( as of Saturday evening over a couple of beers at the shop)- at this time there is no problem in getting the CPM S30V, the knives are still exactly the same quality and will be until further notice.
Utah Bob
05-25-2009, 10:13
I have no practical need for one of these. I've been out since 1970.
I reckon I'll order one.:D
Bill Harsey
05-25-2009, 11:33
Here's the scoop from the Museum. Next shipment of Yarboroughs is coming in the end of June, and will be shipped out in post mark date order.
Here's the scoop from Mr. Harsey ( as of Saturday evening over a couple of beers at the shop)- at this time there is no problem in getting the CPM S30V, the knives are still exactly the same quality and will be until further notice.
x SF med,
Thank you for stopping by and you quoted me correctly.
The knife grade steels continue to be produced by Crucible and we are working with them to insure delivery.
Buffalobob
05-25-2009, 14:19
I have no practical need for one of these. I've been out since 1970.
I reckon I'll order one.
Father' Day is coming so you surely should have one.
x SF med
05-26-2009, 19:16
x SF med,
Thank you for stopping by and you quoted me correctly.
The knife grade steels continue to be produced by Crucible and we are working with them to insure delivery.
Bill,
Misquoting a man as well spoken as you (before the beer) would have been horribly wrong, that, and you could crush me in one of your massive paws before I could even whine, or scream for help, had I misquoted you.
I flelt it was my duty to pass the info on to everyone, as the Crucible scare has raised questions about the future quality of the Yarborough (and a few other of my favorite sharp pointy objects).
Bill Harsey
05-26-2009, 23:00
Bill,
Misquoting a man as well spoken as you (before the beer) would have been horribly wrong, that, and you could crush me in one of your massive paws before I could even whine, or scream for help, had I misquoted you.
I flelt it was my duty to pass the info on to everyone, as the Crucible scare has raised questions about the future quality of the Yarborough (and a few other of my favorite sharp pointy objects).
Anyone who brings me a beer will never be harmed, besides your too fast and I'd end up hurting, again. :D
If we should have to look at a different steel someday, it will be up to the job and the standard expected of the Yarborough knife.
x SF med
07-06-2009, 16:40
Argh! This waiting is driving me even more nuts than usual...
DinDinA-2
07-06-2009, 23:19
Argh!!! Me too...the museum cashed my check June 4...still waiting. I think those who wait patiently, are going to receive a reeeeealy good one!
x SF med
07-10-2009, 09:55
Update from the Museum Gift Shop...
There are currently 76 orders on hold.
Chris Reeve's shipment of S30V was delayed by a month, so shipment of the Yarboroughs is delayed until the end of July. (Crucible fell behind in production)
The Museum apologizes for the delay, and will process all orders as quickly as they can.
Chris, Anne and the rest of the CRK 'family' are keeping the Gift Shop people appraised of the situation and are working diligently to produce our serial numbered sharp pointies to their outstanding quality standards.
Patience is a virtue, but this could try a Saint....
As always the staff at the Museum Gift Shop were pleasant, professional and had a good sense of humor. They said they would sic Anne Reeve on me if I gave Chris a hard time...
So I said I would harrass Harsey this weekend, and got green lighted.:cool:
The Reaper
07-10-2009, 10:09
See post #41.
TR
x SF med
07-30-2009, 12:01
It arrived about 20 minutes ago. SF-00067... right Group and Bn ... don't remember a Team 067 though :confused: I was hoping for 061, as that was my first Team. I am happy nonetheless.
Good story about the delivery...
HH6 accepted the package from FedEx since I was on a work call, I knew what it was when the guy knocked on the door... I opened the FedEx box then the CRK box (yes it came with the "this knife is sharp as hell" warning like all CRK knives - more on this in a minute) unsnapped the sheath, removed the knife carefully, looked at the number, and put the knife back in the sheath to look at the remaining paperwork that came with the knife. All cool so-far, right - nothing untoward nor dangerous...
HH6 asks if she may look at the Yarborough - snidely remarking "So, I guess you really were in SF..." - I'm reading the paperwork, right? I have faith that HH6 is competent enough to remove a knife from it's home... She unsnaps the sheath, and I hear: snap, shhhhh, thunk, "Oh Shit!" Apparently, my confidence that the former Army Vet Tech could unsheath a knife safely and without blood were wholly mistaken - the knife had 'slipped' out of the sheath, slicing somebody's little paw.... not too bad, not too much blood - no damage tot the knife, Thank God!, minimal damage to the Vet Tech, aslo Thank God. Doesn't look like sutures are needed - a good laugh - I will probably be sleeping on the couch tonight for laughing - even if I did get her the first band-aid, and a few folded 1x2s after the band-aid bled through in under a minute.
So - how many others have had their Yarborough 'blooded' within 15 minutes of receipt?
Warning - these knives are sharp.:lifter Do not allow unsupervised former Vet Techs turned Librarians to handle them.
I want mine! Im still waiting on the letter :(
So - how many others have had their Yarborough 'blooded' within 15 minutes of receipt?
Warning - these knives are sharp. Do not allow unsupervised former Vet Techs turned Librarians to handle them.
Or 18B's who are prone to cutting themselves:rolleyes:. I had just gotten mine and was showing HH6 and somehow dinged my second joint knuckle. Bled like a stuck pig... It is a sharp knife...
Arrived this afternoon.... SF-00076 - waited a full 16 minutes before unsheathing, just to make sure the current record remained unchallenged.
Ambush Master
07-31-2009, 20:34
So - how many others have had their Yarborough 'blooded' within 15 minutes of receipt?
Warning - these knives are sharp.:lifter Do not allow unsupervised former Vet Techs turned Librarians to handle them.
When I picked mine up, I had TR take a picture of me and Chris. I was holding it and I was going to rest the tip of the blade an my finger while holding the butt end by the lanyard. The THING POKED one HELL of a HOLE in the end of my finger. The resulting pic shows me PINCHING the tip of the blade trying to stop the BLEEDING!!!
I'll post the ps shortly.
Later
Msrtin
Aoresteen
07-31-2009, 20:51
I spoke with the Gift Shop this past Tuesady. They recieved 50 knives but have 80 orders pending. So I'm still waiting as I'm #80 or 81 or 82.....
They are not sure just when they will get the next batch.
DinDinA-2
08-03-2009, 13:31
Arrived this morning..."Yarborough-SF 0091". It doesn't have three zeros, like others have posted?
The mailer box was quite large. My spouse said.."I didn't think your ordered a machete!" Based on previous posts, and not wanting to bloody the kitchen counter, I slowly read all the paperwork first, while I calmed myself. Eventually I received firm verbal instructions to "hurry up and look at it!" and "stop playing with it, you are going to cut yourself!" Sorry, I shared previous bloody encounters of others.
What is it about guys and guns, knives and explosives? I wonder what will happen if...?
Anyway, I am extremely gratified to receive this very high quality knife and very proud to have once been a part of SF.
It doesn't have three zeros, like others have posted?
Friday afternoon.....knife arrives, pick up son at airport - home for his two week leave, run and bring home new family addition - "the beast" (7 week old english bulldog) Just rechecked and you're correct, there are only two zeros
(00-76)
Aoresteen
08-24-2009, 13:44
My Yarborough # SF 0112 arrived today!!! Yay!
What a great knife!! Well worth every penny!!!
Thanks to Mr. Harsey & all!!! :):):)
Got mine today SF-O114
I must of had good timing. Only took two weeks from the time I mailed off the check. Excellent piece of work all around.
Papa Zero Three
08-30-2009, 23:11
Got mine a few months ago. Walked my paperwork over to the gift shop and walked out with it 30 mins later. I was hoping for a low number but some guy named Csrnko and another guy that works for him got theirs before me.;)
Great knife, kudos to Mr Reeves and Mr Harsey, well done.
rltipton
02-17-2010, 13:40
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBereoyktJY
I wwwaaant the kniiiiiiiiiife!!!
alright4u
02-17-2010, 19:19
He is going to have to sign for it.
You cannot have it.
Incidentally, there is no telling how long they will be for sale this time. Last time, IIRC, it was around four years. I recommend that everyone who wants one, pony up and order it immediately, or we will have to start another thread for the whines and snivels from the next group, who will say that they were on the verge of getting theirs, just when they were denied the opportunity.
TR
When did the Gen start these knives and did anyone get one for free?
SWCS first started issuing them in 2002. They opened up purchase (with authentication) around the same time and I think it ended in either 2005 or 06. They recently opened it up again. I'd jump on it as they may close the door again.
rltipton
02-17-2010, 21:05
I finally got off my butt and sent my stuff in. Now I am IMPATIENTLY waiting on FEDEX to bring it. It's really quite pathetic...I can't eat, sleep, or think about anything but that knife right now. It needs to get here tomorrow or I'm going to drive the wife nuts with my weak Eddie Murphy imitations.
The Reaper
02-17-2010, 22:20
When did the Gen start these knives and did anyone get one for free?
Every student who has successfully completed the SFQC since 2002 has received a Yarborough Knife free.
There was not enough money in the budget to give the guys on teams knives, much less all of the retirees.
I think LTG Yarborough may have gotten one for free. Others have gotten theirs as gifts, but someone had to pay for them.
TR
mark46th
03-05-2010, 13:10
I got mine last month- 0180. Are the numbers significant? It is a beautiful piece. I submitted my paper work in December 09. By the time I recieved my letter and sent it to the museum, a class was getting ready to graduate plus there were a couiple of other extenuating circumstances resulting in the delay. Roxanne at SWC and Betty in the museum were very helpful and friendly...
I may buy the 5.5 inch version to carry when I hunt.
Papa Zero Three
03-05-2010, 20:16
I got mine last month- 0180. Are the numbers significant?
As far as I know, the Q course grads numbering on the knives is still going from the original inception date. The ones you and I have differ in that they say Yarborough -SF and then the serial number, the grads knives just say Yarborough and a serial number.
The numbering is to keep track of the knives same as the Graduate's knives.
mark46th
03-05-2010, 23:47
Thanks, PZT.
Papa Zero Three
03-06-2010, 00:23
They also keep a master log book of the Yarborough-SF knives sold at the gift shop with the owners name/serial number info so they can be tracked just like the ones the new grads get.
The Reaper
03-06-2010, 09:08
As far as I know, the Q course grads numbering on the knives is still going from the original inception date. The ones you and I have differ in that they say Yarborough -SF and then the serial number, the grads knives just say Yarborough and a serial number.
The numbering is to keep track of the knives same as the Graduate's knives.
The original ones sold through the Gift Shop (and given to the graduates) just had Yarborough and the serial number. No "SF" prefix. Someone else may know for sure, but I seem to recall there being 1200 or so sold on the first run, before the sales program was cancelled by a certain GO. The issued knife serial numbers started at the end of the sale knife serial numbers and continue on that number sequence.
If you look around here, you will see several photos of both the original and the issue versions.
TR
Papa Zero Three
03-06-2010, 09:45
The original ones sold through the Gift Shop (and given to the graduates) just had Yarborough and the serial number. No "SF" prefix. Someone else may know for sure, but I seem to recall there being 1200 or so sold on the first run, before the sales program was cancelled by a certain GO. The issued knife serial numbers started at the end of the sale knife serial numbers and continue on that number sequence.
If you look around here, you will see several photos of both the original and the issue versions.
TR
I believe that is correct in so much that you could get them at the gift shop while they were initially being issued in the beginning of the program and they had that run/batch in stock. Once they stopped selling them at the gift shop and only issuing them, the serial numbers continued on with each graduating class.
When the gift shop sales opened back up it created an issue as they have a batch of knives already set aside for the graduating classes and had to create the "-SF" version. The way it was explained to me by the woman at the gift shop was that it was easier for everyone involved to simply start the sales run/batch off with the "-SF" starting with 001 and keep the two programs separate than try to sell and issue from the same pool of knives they already had. Plus it's a money thing as I understand it, as the issued knives are budgeted and paid for by SWC and there was no way for the Gift shop to sell the knives to the rest of the SF community from that program and also keep the serial numbering in order. The easiest solution was introduce the "-SF" version for the rest of SF and let the gift shop sell them while maintaining the same kind of accountability as the issued ones.
If anyone knows anything different or I got something backwards please chime in as this is the kind of verbal history/story telling that seems to last or get lost over the years, kind of like the "Nous Defions" phrase thread.
The Reaper
03-06-2010, 10:00
I believe that is correct in so much that you could get them at the gift shop while they were initially being issued in the beginning of the program and they had that run/batch in stock. Once they stopped selling them at the gift shop and only issuing them, the serial numbers continued on with each graduating class.
When the gift shop sales opened back up it created an issue as they have a batch of knives already set aside for the graduating classes and had to create the "-SF" version. The way it was explained to me by the woman at the gift shop was that it was easier for everyone involved to simply start the sales run/batch off with the "-SF" starting with 001 and keep the two programs separate than try to sell and issue from the same pool of knives they already had. Plus it's a money thing as I understand it, as the issued knives are budgeted and paid for by SWC and there was no way for the Gift shop to sell the knives to the rest of the SF community from that program and also keep the serial numbering in order. The easiest solution was introduce the "-SF" version for the rest of SF and let the gift shop sell them while maintaining the same kind of accountability as the issued ones.
If anyone knows anything different or I got something backwards please chime in as this is the kind of verbal history/story telling that seems to last or get lost over the years, kind of like the "Nous Defions" phrase thread.
You are close. The reason that they went to the Yarborough SF numbering system was that 1-1200 (or so) already went to the individual sales program, and 1201-whatever were being issued to the graduates. Unless they wanted to start the numbers for a block of individual sales knives at 8000 or so, they had to start with a new prefix, essentially creating a new number run starting at 1. This will create a system though, where there will be a Yarborough #180, and a Yarborough #SF 180.
When I was involved, the money for the graduate knives came from USASOC.
HTH.
TR
Team Sergeant
03-06-2010, 15:00
They also keep a master log book of the Yarborough-SF knives sold at the gift shop with the owners name/serial number info so they can be tracked just like the ones the new grads get.
Yeah, so don't leave it sticking in anyone outside the sandbox.:munchin
doctom54
03-06-2010, 17:12
I went and checked mine. It is "YARBOROUGH 0453". From the comment on this thread I'm guessing this was part of the original run of 1200 for FOGs :).
Well I got my FedEx box to day from Mary at the SF Museum. Arrived at 4:30 this afternoon. Have not opened it yet. Going to wait for the right time, possibly this weekend. Thanks to all on this site. It's very informative and I will con't to lurk!
Thursday May 13th 1:14AM YARBOROUGH SF 0227
I got mine today..Its the best I have seen. It means a lot to me. Glad my wife told me to get it..
Serial number SF-0272. This Blade is " In Case of Killing, pull here"
I think I might just need the small one for " Boy Scouting" events.
The feel in my hand, the love that went into this blade, is out standing!!!!
AL
Bill Harsey
09-15-2010, 11:41
I went and checked mine. It is "YARBOROUGH 0453". From the comment on this thread I'm guessing this was part of the original run of 1200 for FOGs :).
doctom,
If there is no other lettering on your no. side besides the Yarborough and 0453
yes it must be one of the original group fors existing and former Quiet Professionals.
Albeham,
Thanks for the kind words.
Bill Harsey
09-15-2010, 11:44
I got mine last month- 0180. Are the numbers significant? It is a beautiful piece. I submitted my paper work in December 09. By the time I recieved my letter and sent it to the museum, a class was getting ready to graduate plus there were a couiple of other extenuating circumstances resulting in the delay. Roxanne at SWC and Betty in the museum were very helpful and friendly...
I may buy the 5.5 inch version to carry when I hunt.
Yes the no.s are important... best to ask the museum what group they are from. Chris Reeve only engraves what he is told to. We have no say in that.
doctom,
If there is no other lettering on your no. side besides the Yarborough and 0453
yes it must be one of the original group fors existing and former Quiet Professionals.
Albeham,
Thanks for the kind words.
Bill, your the man.
I never know what goes into a blade, until I got mine.
I am going to need the GB one for like I said camping. 5" would be cool.
Cost?
AL
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x SF med
09-15-2010, 20:53
Mine has carvd up roasted pigs at SFA picnics :D
Bill thought that all new Yarboroughs might need to slice a side of pork on the way out of the "factory" to get them properly lubricated for storage and future use overseas.... Hmmmm....
SFSalRet08
09-16-2010, 00:56
Excuse me for being so late on this, with just being vetted as a QP, and just reading this threat, I have sent my request off today. I was wondering if anyone knew if they are still taking applications for purchase. I plan on giving the SF museum a call as soon as it opens today. :confused: :confused: :confused:
Excuse me for being so late on this, with just being vetted as a QP, and just reading this threat, I have sent my request off today. I was wondering if anyone knew if they are still taking applications for purchase. I plan on giving the SF museum a call as soon as it opens today. :confused: :confused: :confused:
Yes, They are accepting orders. They will give you good directions over the phone.
SFSalRet08
09-17-2010, 07:22
Yes, They are accepting orders. They will give you good directions over the phone.
Mcarey,
Thanks I will call them today and get it done.
SalRet08
Where can I find the GB one, I thinks its 5 inch blade.
??????
The Reaper
09-27-2010, 18:30
Where can I find the GB one, I thinks its 5 inch blade.
??????
Any Chris Reeve dealer, or CRK directly. The GB Knife comes in a 5.5" and a 7" version.
Google is your friend.
TR
yes Google is my friend.
I would love to carry my SF blade but some might get worked up over it.
Thanks
AL
cant hardly
12-17-2011, 04:16
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greenberetTFS
12-17-2011, 06:49
I still believe they should give us a knife based on a grand fathers clause or something like that............. :mad: I bought mine a couple of years ago from the store at Ft.Bragg ........... ;) It's a beautiful knife,but kinda costly for my wife and me who live on Social Security only,sure would have appreciated getting it free from Uncle Sam.......:D
Big Teddy :munchin
yes Google is my friend.
I would love to carry my SF blade but some might get worked up over it.
Thanks
AL
If you want a superlative knife to carry, PM Barbarian, and see if you can sweet-talk him into putting one together for you from scratch.
He crafted, from my own design, the finest fixed-blade knife I've ever owned.
tom kelly
12-17-2011, 07:55
I have herd that Yarborough#001 was presented to Lt.Gen.(Ret) William P Yarborough by Lt.Gen.Doug Brown in June 2002 at Gen. Yarborough's home in Southern Pines, NC. and Gen. Yarborough in turn gave the knife to Rudi Gresham.
Regard's, TK
Ambush Master
12-17-2011, 08:00
Like TR said above, there is a civillian version in 5.5" and 7" that are identical to the Y, but do not have a S/N or the Yarborough name on them. Chris Reeve does have leather sheaths for them. I have one and it is very nice.
I have carried mine and used it on camping trips. The Reeves have "re-built" a few that were virtually destroyed in IED attacks, crashes and fires. There is a process to go through with SF Command, but it has been done.
Later
Martin
x SF med
12-17-2011, 13:30
@ Can't Hardly... I made a rectangular display plaque for mine from American grown mahogany, DUI, enlisted SF collar brass, and shoulder patch with rocker and tab... plain but it really shows off the knife.
@ Can't Hardly... I made a rectangular display plaque for mine from American grown mahogany, DUI, enlisted SF collar brass, and shoulder patch with rocker and tab... plain but it really shows off the knife.
Picture!
Better late than never, it's a beauty.
The Reaper
03-15-2012, 17:35
Better late than never, it's a beauty.
Congratulations.
TR
SFOC0173
08-24-2012, 19:07
Got my Christmas present early this year. Wow!
Barbarian
08-25-2012, 10:37
Got my Christmas present early this year. Wow!
Nice. Congrats!
Nice. Congrats!
You ain't got time to be reading a BB, dude-you're supposed to be putting the finishing touches on my pigsticker! :eek:
The Reaper
08-25-2012, 16:23
The purchase of the Yarborough Knife has been discontinued before.
No sign that is near again, but just in case, I would recommend that anyone wanting the knife, go ahead and start the purchase of one now.
Or we can start a new thread entitled "I Didn't Get the Knife When I Had the Chance Snivels".
TR
Buffalobob
08-26-2012, 15:29
No sign that is near again, but just in case, I would recommend that anyone wanting the knife, go ahead and start the purchase of one now.
My vague and unsubstantiated understanding is that the end is nigh. When the current production is given out to the graduating students then they will no longer get one. It would seem to follow that there will be no more for ex-SF but that might not be the case if there continues to be a demand.
I do not know the true facts so perhaps none of this is true. Rumor mongering is a hazardous occupation so I apologize up front for any misrepresentation of the situation.
Got my Christmas present early this year. Wow!
I'm glad someone was able to get one. I have been waiting for 2 months and still do not have an authorization letter. :mad:
viper.51
08-27-2012, 13:11
I have a question about the Yarborough. I saw the one on armslist and talked with the guy selling it I was look at the pic he sent me and the knife does not have SF after the Yarborough like the one above just a number
Barbarian
08-27-2012, 13:38
the knife does not have SF after the Yarborough like the one above just a number
Sir,
Some of the earlier runs of the Yarborough did not display an "SF" as a prefix to the serial number. For reference, look at the pic posted by Buffalobob- post 52- on page 4 of this thread. Hope that helps.
Edited to add: One wonders, however, if it reached the armslist "seller" by honest means. I was under the impression that the Yarborough knives were not to be sold.
viper.51
08-28-2012, 07:25
I agree I was too thats why I posed as a buy to get the serial number but he is asking 1500 for it.. serial number is 6852 I just noticed that it did not have the SF and wanted to make sure it was not a clone
Barbarian
08-28-2012, 09:49
My money is on it being a genuine, found or stolen Yarborough. If it's a copy, it's a well executed one.
Team Sergeant
08-28-2012, 10:32
I agree I was too thats why I posed as a buy to get the serial number but he is asking 1500 for it.. serial number is 6852 I just noticed that it did not have the SF and wanted to make sure it was not a clone
Mine does not have the SF on it but I'm sure it's real...... (oh and guess who signed it for me? ;))
Sir,
Some of the earlier runs of the Yarborough did not display an "SF" as a prefix to the serial number. For reference, look at the pic posted by Buffalobob- post 52- on page 4 of this thread. Hope that helps.
My understanding:
The "SF" serialized knives are the issued ones to the new graduates.
The non-sf serialized knives are the ones sold in book-store to the OLD FOGs that have proof of having earned the their MOS's, prior to the 18x series..
It had to do with keeping the sequence numbers separate, yet still accountable..
Ambush Master
08-28-2012, 10:48
My understanding:
The "SF" serialized knives are the issued ones to the new graduates.
The non-sf serialized knives are the ones sold in book-store to the OLD FOGs that have proof of having earned the their MOS's, prior to the 18x series..
It had to do with keeping the sequence numbers separate, yet still accountable..
The First knives that the Bookstore sold did not have any Alpha Prefix. I have 0569 for example. They started adding the SF Prefix when the initial run was exhausted, I believe mainly to keep the "Graduate's" #s sequential and not broken by the FOGs!! My Son got 9996 last April, no Alpha Prefix.
Buffalobob
08-28-2012, 14:38
Mine and my sons in the picture. The handles and lanyard are different as well as differences in the sheath
Team Sergeant
08-28-2012, 18:09
Mine and my sons in the picture. The handles and lanyard are different as well as differences in the sheath
Father and son Yarboroughs, thats very cool!
I'm glad someone was able to get one. I have been waiting for 2 months and still do not have an authorization letter. :mad:
Finally got my authorization letter. Only took about 3 months. :eek:
Hopefully they are still producing the knives. :D
Bill Harsey
10-03-2012, 12:18
Finally got my authorization letter. Only took about 3 months. :eek:
Hopefully they are still producing the knives. :D
Pretty sure they are.
The Chris Reeve Knife shop still makes the knives as and only as directed by USASOC.
From a previous comment here, the Yarborough Knife is the soldiers to keep but as the rules surrounding that project dictate, the knife cannot be sold.
If one is seen for sale on the open market, that is a problem.
I imagine there may be a way for this to happen like if a soldier is lost in combat and the family does not know of or value the knife.
Theft is also a possibility.
The serial number of the each Yarborough knife is kept in a secure log.
There is also a replacement policy in place in case of loss.
This thread has answered a question that has been in the back of my mind for years. That is: why did I receive a Yarborough with such a low serial number? 0084 in 2009? The "SF" explains it all. I knew it was at least a second offering to former SF guys. But the serial number was just one problem. I have two sons. Both want my Yarborough. Solomon's solution is non-applicable in this case. Some one in my SFA chapter told me about the "First in Asia" knife. Problem solved! (I never served in 1st SFGA, but the proceeds go to the First in Asia Fund, a worthy cause and made my boys quit fighting!) Another serial numbered SF knife I have picked up is the Larry Thorne/Lauri Torni Puukko. Again, divide and conquer. I have serial numbers 2 and 42. From the accompanying documents and conversations with the man that had them made, they were supposed to be awards for members of 10th SFGA. IDK if any were ever issued in that context. They advertised for sale in "The Drop" at one point.
Utah Bob
02-21-2013, 18:08
Still available? I'm old and slow and late to the party. ;)
mark46th
02-21-2013, 23:24
I bought my son a Pacific(Civilian version of the 1st in Asia), beautiful knife...
ghp95134
07-09-2013, 12:27
I sent this thread and purchase info to my 84 year old father (77th, 1st, 6th, 5th, Tng Gp) and he said, "I don't think I need a knife" (he's also a retired cop and still carries).
Two days later I received an email from him saying that he'd faxed in his DD214 and is now in the holding pattern.
Hopefully he'll get the Yarborough in enough time to appreciate it. His health is failing .... he only plays two rounds of golf a week now. :D
Thanks!
--Guy
ghp95134
01-17-2014, 15:58
My Dad now has his Yarborough knife in hand as of 11 Dec 2013!
Well, miracle of miracles, I finally received my Yarborough Knife and it’s a beauty. The serial number is SF 0xxx, made November 19, 2013. The blade is 7” and the handle is Black Canvas Micarta. They make a wall Special Forces Knife Display which I might get later on. Thank you for telling me about them. It’s taken awhile to get it, just wish we had it back in the ‘Nam days.
Many thanks to PS.com for making the Yarborough Knife known to us.
--Guy
Firedude
03-04-2014, 09:38
I sent copies of the pertinents and a letter requesting an authorization letter last week. Hopefully USASOC and Chris Reeves are still making the knives available.
This post is what led me to the QP forum.
Sad news! Just talked to an SF Trooper that graduated from the "Q" Course yesterday. They are no longer issuing the Yarborough Knife to the graduates.
This was a fantastic tradition and I hate to see this way of honoring Luitenant General Yarborough and our troops going away. While I didn't receive one when I graduated I was always happy to see new troopers get one. It was a way of letting the troopers know that they were now a part of the Regiment.
With all the fraud waste and abuse that goes on and the fact that this guys give so much in a time when not all are required to serve, I find the situation very sad.
The Reaper
02-07-2015, 12:28
Sad news! Just talked to an SF Trooper that graduated from the "Q" Course yesterday. They are no longer issuing the Yarborough Knife to the graduates.
This was a fantastic tradition and I hate to see this way of honoring Luitenant General Yarborough and our troops going away. While I didn't receive one when I graduated I was always happy to see new troopers get one. It was a way of letting the troopers know that they were now a part of the Regiment.
With all the fraud waste and abuse that goes on and the fact that this guys give so much in a time when not all are required to serve, I find the situation very sad.
So true.
Only the honor grads will now get the Yarborough Knives.
I guess after spending a year and a million dollars training a soldier headed for combat, giving him a $300 knife was too much.
This should save the command as much as $200,000 per year, or about one contractor.
TR
Any chance of setting up a way to hook these graduates up through donations to an outside organization such as gbf? Or would the funding requirement likely be too difficult to achieve?
The Reaper
02-08-2015, 20:38
Any chance of setting up a way to hook these graduates up through donations to an outside organization such as gbf? Or would the funding requirement likely be too difficult to achieve?
That would take $250,000 per year and there might be some legal issues.
TR
As infuriating as it seemed, at first, giving it some thought, the Beret itself is the real reward from the Army. As a parent, I would love the honor of buying and presenting to my son the Yarborough as my own token of recognition for his effort and success. They just need to make that option available.
Pat
The Reaper
02-08-2015, 23:10
As infuriating as it seemed, at first, giving it some thought, the Beret itself is the real reward from the Army. As a parent, I would love the honor of buying and presenting to my son the Yarborough as my own token of recognition for his effort and success. They just need to make that option available.
Pat
Call the SF Museum Gift Shop.
TR
Call the SF Museum Gift Shop.
TR
Just a hypothetical thought; my son is not pursuing that course. The important thing would be to have a serialized blade in line with his classmates. Kind of like class rings.
Pat
The Reaper
02-09-2015, 09:33
Just a hypothetical thought; my son is not pursuing that course. The important thing would be to have a serialized blade in line with his classmates. Kind of like class rings.
Pat
I thought you said you would like to buy him one. That option is still available, as of now.
If not, he would need to be an honor graduate, and about 95% of his friends from the course will not have one either, so the sequence of the numbers will not matter.
TR
bushmaster11
12-28-2015, 22:24
I missed the last iteration of old guy issue. So, I bought one with name and dates.
Wondering if they have started up again or is it still current?
J R sends
DOL
I missed the last iteration of old guy issue. So, I bought one with name and dates.
Wondering if they have started up again or is it still current?
J R sends
DOL
Email Roxanne Merritt at the Museum to find out: merrittr@soc.mil
Sad news! Just talked to an SF Trooper that graduated from the "Q" Course yesterday. They are no longer issuing the Yarborough Knife to the graduates.
This was a fantastic tradition and I hate to see this way of honoring Luitenant General Yarborough and our troops going away. While I didn't receive one when I graduated I was always happy to see new troopers get one. It was a way of letting the troopers know that they were now a part of the Regiment.
With all the fraud waste and abuse that goes on and the fact that this guys give so much in a time when not all are required to serve, I find the situation very sad.
I'm sad I missed this update. But I will now send a delayed irate letter to Congress.
If anyone has an official source I can quote for the letter, I'd appreciate it.
Lblanch40
02-28-2017, 19:19
In SF back in the 70's and saw this thread. Inquired about the Yarborough Knife and have gotten vetted to receive one. Purchase made! Excited to have this in my possession, as it is one more reason to be proud of the service to my country and have once been a member of the 7th Special Forces Group! DOL.
I never heard of the Y knife until a day or so ago from postings on this forum. It sounds like a very nice gift for myself.
I don't know for sure if it is still available so I sent an email to yarboroughknife@soc.mil if it is at the museum to find out. I got the address from a couple year old post so I hope it goes through. "It did not go through." I tried a personal name from a few posts back and that got kicked out also.
Does anyone have an email address or phone number or location that is good yet to make this happen? I would want one that has a personal SN tied to a DD214 and diploma from the Q course.
Depending on the hoops I have to jump through maybe I will get it for my 50 year anniversary from the Q course, 1970.
If anyone has any tidbits or late concerns that I should know about or that might help the process. let me know.
Chuck
gwbarnes
05-29-2018, 08:32
Yesterday I sent my DD214 and graduation certificate from SFOC Class 4-70, in the hope the Yarborough knife is still available.
I never heard of the Y knife until a day or so ago from postings on this forum. It sounds like a very nice gift for myself.
I don't know for sure if it is still available so I sent an email to yarboroughknife@soc.mil if it is at the museum to find out. I got the address from a couple year old post so I hope it goes through. "It did not go through." I tried a personal name from a few posts back and that got kicked out also.
Does anyone have an email address or phone number or location that is good yet to make this happen? I would want one that has a personal SN tied to a DD214 and diploma from the Q course.
Depending on the hoops I have to jump through maybe I will get it for my 50 year anniversary from the Q course, 1970.
If anyone has any tidbits or late concerns that I should know about or that might help the process. let me know.
Chuck
Chuck,
I am trying to find a contact as well. Both e-mail addresses are bouncing back to me as of today (Aug 19, 2019), but I have a request in to the JFKSWCS. I will post again if I hear anything useful.
Dame
Chuck,
I am trying to find a contact as well. Both e-mail addresses are bouncing back to me as of today (Aug 19, 2019), but I have a request in to the JFKSWCS. I will post again if I hear anything useful.
Dame
This is the lady I contacted to get things rolling, then all went quick. She works at the SF bookstore or museum, I forget.
Good Luck
<merrittr@socom.mil> Merritt Roxanne MS (USAJFKSWCS)
This is the lady I contacted to get things rolling, then all went quick. She works at the SF bookstore or museum, I forget.
Good Luck
<merrittr@socom.mil> Merritt Roxanne MS (USAJFKSWCS)
Good Sir,
This is the gal I tried today with the address I received from Bill Harsey and Anne Reeve. It bounced. The other two bounced as well. Yours looks different so I will try that right now. I would really like to get this before Christmas, or at least before our impending nuptials. LKSteve and I are planning the date around 2020 SHOT show. Hope to see some of you fine folks there again.
Lblanch40
11-08-2019, 11:04
Roxanne was the POC when I inquired about getting a Yarborough knife. This is the info that I have:
Roxanne M. Merritt
Director, JFK Special Warfare Museum
910-432-4272/DSN: 239
910-432-4062 (fax)/DSN: 239
merrittr@socom.mil
Good luck and would be interested on how it works out for you.
I was just delivered my new Yarborough by mail, and when I opened it it had two blemishes in the coating. Chris Reeves offered to receive it back, strip it, recoat, and resharpen for free if I pay the shipping back.
I fear it will cheapen the knife I I do this, so I’m looking for recommendations.
Papa Zero Three
12-24-2019, 17:13
I was just delivered my new Yarborough by mail, and when I opened it it had two blemishes in the coating. Chris Reeves offered to receive it back, strip it, recoat, and resharpen for free if I pay the shipping back.
I fear it will cheapen the knife I I do this, so I’m looking for recommendations.
I don't know why you'd assume it would de value the knife. If you send it to them it will come back looking factory new. Cosmetics aside, its a serial number knife, so it will always have an intrinsic value the commercial knives will never have. Send it in, I'm confident you won't be disappointed when you get it back.
I don't know why you'd assume it would de value the knife. If you send it to them it will come back looking factory new. Cosmetics aside, its a serial number knife, so it will always have an intrinsic value the commercial knives will never have. Send it in, I'm confident you won't be disappointed when you get it back.
Like a car, after it gets its first dent, it never feels the same. That being said, I’ve been working on this purchase since August, and now that I finally have it, I’m hesitant to part with it. Frankly the Acquisition was almost as difficult as earning it. :)
now that I finally have it, I’m hesitant to part with it. :)
1)if it's destiny is to be a safe-queen, send it in
2)if it's going to be used as designed, it has started it's the journey
Personally, I don't do safe queens..
My $00.0000002 :munchin
1)if it's destiny is to be a safe-queen, send it in
2)if it's going to be used as designed, it has started it's the journey
Personally, I don't do safe queens..
My $00.0000002 :munchin
LOL, it’s a safe queen. I have other less expensive utility knives. I’ll plan on shipping it back.
The knife did not arrive in time for the wedding but The Troll was kind enough to let us borrow his for the cake cutting. It did arrive just afterward and before the museum was closed. Feeling blessed it made it into his hands.