Thank you from Japan - off topic

[sal]

I know this is off topic, but I thought it was worth sharing.

Spyderco has been working with Japan for more than 30 years. We are still working with the same companies and they are still providing us with excellent quality knives.

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=SS ... &vq=medium

sal

[Rossi]

I'll own up, that brought a tear to the eye.

Certainly goes to show how easy it is to take things for granted.

[markg]

+1

[bitbyte]

Awesome video. It's easy to sit comfortably at our homes safe and warm, and not realize the profound impact that event had on so many people.

It was wonderful how so many countries banded together to assist, although it would have been a shameful thing if they hadn't.

Really makes you stop and think about things in our dailiy life we may see as being a big problem, but in comparison they are often really nothing of any consequence.

[Drkknight614]

Its your forum, you can post whatever you **** well please in whatever section you want LOL. Great video.

[xavierdoc]

Powerful stuff.

Funny how disaster can sometimes bring out the best in humanity.

[phillipsted]

Powerful stuff. Thanks for sharing, Sal.

TedP

[Azwaiian]

It does the heart well to see so many Nations come together in a time of need. When mankind is able to look beyond it's differrences, even for a short period, we're able to achieve anything.

I was truly proud to see the United States Navy Warships steaming foward to assist the Japanese people. Full Speed Ahead!

[jackknifeh]

Thanks Sal.

Jack

[Slash]

Thanks for sharing. Good to see they are on the road to recovery.

[D1omedes]

Awesome video. It's easy to sit comfortably at our homes safe and warm, and not realize the profound impact that event had on so many people.

It was wonderful how so many countries banded together to assist, although it would have been a shameful thing if they hadn't.

Really makes you stop and think about things in our dailiy life we may see as being a big problem, but in comparison they are often really nothing of any consequence.

Very true. I'm glad Sal and Spyderco has continued their partnerships with the Japanese manufacturers, despite the minority that wishes more of their knives were made in the U.S. Friendships are made and it is not until times of need that people really understand how important they are.

[Knutty]

At 1:55, I expected to see it cut to Sal holding up an Endura, shouting "LET'S STRAIGHTEN THIS $@#& OUT!"

[Blerv]

Very touching Sal. Thank you.

[Waffle]

Great video. Thank you, Sal. Love to see all the aid go to people in need. I'll be passing this on.

[tonydahose]

WOW...not much else to say.

edit: I passed the link on to the mrs. so she could show her 8th graders it. they had got together to raise money to help out Japan after the quake. i am sure they will like the video as well.

[dsmegst]

Thank for posting that, Sal. Kinda got dusty in here for a bit.

[w3tnz]

Really nice video, I remember watching the live coverage on tv in disbelief, even the smallest of earthquakes can be scary, let alone a 9.0 with following tsunami and nuclear fallout, a real tribute to the resilience of the Japanese people.

[Zenith]

I cried and it made me think again about stuff. Thanks for sharing.

[Evil D]

Here's a bit of irony for ya...i was watching this video about 4 hours ago, and half way through it my electric went off. No idea why but it was off for about 4 hours. For a while i was a little ticked because i was working on some things on the computer, and the kids were watching tv, and then i wanted to make some lunch but had no stove. Then i got to thinking about this video again and how lucky i am that it's just my electric going out and not my house washing away. It's amazing how much we all take for granted every single day and how truly blessed we all are no matter how crappy we think our lives are.

[xceptnl]

Too touching for words. Thank you Sal.