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The La Griffe (claw) comes from Europe. It is a design from noted French knifemaker Fredric Perrin. We are proud to introduce Mr. Perrin, a veteran of the French Army and expert in survival under extreme conditions. He has designed a knife that is the epitome of simplicity, efficiency, and effectiveness. It is used by military and police operators throughout the world and is widely used in the open ocean fishing fleets of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.

With the addition of the new variation, the WWR model, it is now the perfect emergency companion for climbers, kayakers, and white water rafters.

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The Emerson Mini Commander with plain edge Black teflon coated blade and new Standoff backspacers. Knife has a grippy black G10 handle and aerospace grade titanium liner lock. Blade is made from 154CM stainless steel and features an ambidextrous thumb disc along with some jimping on the waved area. Comes with a black teflon pocket clip for tip-up carry. Brand new direct from Emerson Knives. Made in USA.

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Remind me of the 2 stockmen who work on a large station (farm) here in the outback.
Only get to town maybe once or twice a year.
As always they head for the pub on arrival in the little outback town.
Looking out of the window they see that a shop across the road, that had been empty for years, was now occupied.
Big sign out the front. “Taxidermist” it says.
Bruce looks at Norm and asks if he knows what a “taxidermist” would be.
Norm shakes his head and says that he will go and find out.
Crosses the street and enters the shop.
Counter with bloke behind it.
On being asked what they actually do the bloke answers that they stuff things.
What kind of things, Norm wants to know.
Oh, all kinds of animals. Goats, deer, sheep I whatever they can get, is the answer.
What about Wombats, Norm wants to know.
Yes, Wombats as well – is the answer.
Norm returns to the pub.
Says to Bruce that the blokes across the road are stockmen, just like them!

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Originally posted by Cookster:
Just one though!

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Originally posted by gator97:
I am tied between getting a cqc8 vs socfk. I can't make up my mind. I guess the bright side is that I can't go wrong with either

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For all the knife collectors out there. There may be many pocket knives, but this one is truly unique--and it can be yours.

The knife, created by Ernest Emerson of Emerson Knives (www.emersonknives.com) personally gave Mark Owen this knife prior to the bin Laden mission and will award the winner of this knife with a letter of prominence. "That is the real deal -- Owen is the real guy and this is the real knife," says Ernest Emerson. The winner will also receive a letter of authenticity from Mark Owen.

This Emerson knife was carried by "Mark Owen" on the Raid to Capture or Kill OBL. Mark owned this knife for over 8 years and carried it on a variety of combat missions. It's still in great condition and just as effective as the day it was made.

“I'm donating the knife because the owner of Combat Flip flops is a friend and when he told me about this auction and all the good that the money raised was going to go towards, I wanted to help in anyway that I could. Giving back to our community is very important to me and if donating this knife to charity helps with that process then I'm more than happy to do it!”

"One team, One fight"

Mark Owen

Donated By: Mark Owen

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05-07-2013, 01:26 PM#7
Ernest Emerson

Registered User

Join Date: Apr 1999Posts: 274

Dear Members,

I personally placed that knife in the hand of the owner. He is known to me.

Best,
Ernest

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Mission

Combat Flip Flops creates peaceful, forward-thinking opportunities for self-determined entrepreneurs affected by conflict. Our willingness to take bold risks, community connection, and distinct designs communicate, "Business, Not Bullets"--flipping the view on how wars are won. Through persistence, respect, and creativity, we empower the mindful consumer to manufacture peace through trade.

Brand

What’s our purpose? To to be a part of something new.
Our product says, "I support a new way of thinking and being. I believe it’s possible to move forward together."
Who’s it for? Everyone.

Our Journey

The journey began with the 75th Ranger Regiment. Lee and Griff made their first trip to Afghanistan in the Winter of 2003. After several deployments and reality of a growing families, they separated from the military in 2006 and continued to support troops through other avenues. In 2010, Griff returned to Afghanistan to assist the growing Afghan National Army. On that trip, he toured an Afghan-owned boot manufacturing plant and saw where a factory worker punched a flip flop thong through a combat boot sole. The idea was born.

We started Combat Flip Flops with the mission of supporting a growing Afghan economy. Our goal to manufacture in Afghanistan is anchored in the belief that a strong economy will sustain the gains made over the last decade.

As international forces withdraw in 2014, the mature Afghan National Army and Police are taking the lead. Afghans are making the best financial decisions to sustain the army and police created alongside coalition forces. Footwear manufacturers in Kabul depend heavily on military contracts, so any decrease in volume has a huge impact on sustainable operations. Unfortunately, the decline came faster than expected and the CFF plant could not sustain operations on supplemental flip flop volume. Our factories closed before the delivery of the first order.

Although the military manufacturing sector is slowing down, the economy in Afghanistan is on the rise and we're amazed at the progress we've seen over the past few years. Small businesses are booming, schools are creating empowered Afghan youth, and the most professional security services in Afghan history are in place. This wouldn't have been possible without the opportunity created by the US military and international forces.

So what to do with 3,400 pair of raw materials? We brought it home.

We paid attention to the emails, blog postings, and phone calls asking, "Why don't you make them in the USA?" Roger that. With a foundation of predictable U.S. production, CFF can withstand the delays, setbacks, and difficulties of doing business in post conflict areas. We set up in Issaquah, Washington and began manufacturing in January 2013. Combat Flip Flops will resume production in Afghanistan and offer U.S. and Afghan made products to our customers in the near future.

We truly appreciate our customers’ faith and support. We hope you like our flip flops, style, and approach to helping Afghanistan and supporting our troops. As we grow, we look forward to communicating your positive impact on factory workers, growing economy, and community.

Until then, relax in some comfy footwear. They’re bad for running and worse for fighting.

Thank you.
Lee, Andy, and Griff

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Died June 28, 2005 while conducting counterterrorism operations as part of a four-man SEAL squad in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Dietz’s whereabouts had been unknown since June 28th. Coalition forces located him while conducting a combat search and rescue operation July 4, 2005.

Awarded Navy Cross, Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Afghanistan Campaign Medal:
On September 13, 2006, in a public ceremony at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., SEAL teammates Danny Dietz and Matthew Axelson were posthumously awarded the Navy Cross. Navy Secretary Donald Winters honored their heroic acts of June 28, 2005:

Even after being wounded, both men “continued to fight the enemy with undiminished zeal, covering the extraction of the rest of their team while they stayed and fought. Putting the safety of their teammates ahead of their own, they displayed extraordinary heroism in combat.”

Winters concluded, “Extraordinary heroism has earned them the Navy Cross and a place of honor in the hearts of their countrymen.”