Match Case

Match case letters for K & M(Keith & Marge) match cases

Carl Keller from Malaga, NJ. to Keith RE: K & M Match Case long time usage O-rings working well.

2.  Tom Hellmich: Tom's reaction to the first time he held a K & M match case in his hand.

3.  Another testimony by Tom Hellmich: K&M match case letter/testimony. This one includes a scanned picture of the hardcopy source via a print-out from Blade Forums. Blade Forums Link Below.

4.  Roy Douget: Bought two match cases from you in the past (and love them!).

5.  Testimony - James L. Gibbon: One each long and short match case in natural brass ...

Double O-ring = Zero Water, Absolutely No Moisture by K & M Match Cases.

6.  August 11, 2007 testimony by Robert Landry: Your Match Cases are Superb ...
> By the way, the long case fits nicely in the accessory pouch of the
> Blackhawk Airborne Knife Sheath

7.  Paul Work: Got my matchcase today. Everything I've read about them is true.

8.  Richard Tiley: Just a quick one to let you know that the matchcases arrived safely.

9.  Match case endorsement - Charles Eastman: Thank you very much for a very quality match case.

Carl Keller from Malaga, NJ.

Thanks, Keith

----- Original Message -----

From: Carl K

To: keith@kmmatchcase.com

Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2007 10:18 AM

Subject: My Match Case

Hi Keith and Marge.

Just wanted to send a note to you about your product.

I have an older model, Double O-ring, blue outer ring on the compass, red triangle for North, bottom marked "Troy ID USA", No name on the compass.

Not sure what year that equates to, but it has been in my kit for a pretty long time. I have often said I felt comfortable just about anywhere with nothing but your match case and a decent knife.

I use this case all year round. Camping all through the summer, kayaking year round and hunting in the winter. I have never had a situation where it failed. It has been dropped, immersed and left on the picnic table during downpours with no ill effects. I will be buying a few more in the near future as presents.

Thanks for providing such a robustly engineered product. Your attention to detail and function is much appreciated.

By the way, I am an ASQ Certified Quality Manager so I am well aware of what it takes to provide an item of this quality. To do so at this price point is nothing short of incredible.

Kindest Regards,

Carl W. Keller

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Second post/msg 2: Tom Hellmich's first time ... regarding match cases and K & M match case.

October 6, 2006

Keith,

Thanks again for the K&M Fire Sticks and leather belt pouch.  What a great idea!  I will
use them on my next camping trip along with my matchcase.

Enclosed is a knife lanyard that I tied for you.  It is a different twist on carrying a compass
and fire starter together.  I keep my lanyard clipped to a Swiss Army Knife, which includes
a wood saw.  When together, the knife and lanyard make a very compact survival set.

Also, enclosed is the information on the SAS mini compass that we discussed.

Best regards,



"Somebody finally got it right." J

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Third post/msg 3: Tom Hellmich - Bladeforums.com, inculding scanned image of hardcopy source for K & M match cases testimonials.

http://www.bladeforums.com

We typed this up because we were not sure if it would be legible/viewable on
all computer screens.

K&M Matchcases

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"I posted this reply in another thread that was asking about the quality of the Liberty Mountain (Olicamp) matchcase. I thought I would post my reply here as well...

For what it's worth, don't waste your time on any other matchcase except the one from K&M.
I'm a matchcase freak who has considered all of them and the K&M is by far the best on the market. The quality and workmanship is outstanding for the price. The design is simple and 100% reliable. The case body is machined from solid bar stock. And it's made is the USA!

I have two matchcases. One in brass which is heavy, but absolutely gorgeous and one in plain, brushed aluminum (not anodized) which is light, but still very tough. The plain aluminum matchcase had to be special ordered.

My brass matchcase is several years old and has a luminous Brunton compass. My new aluminum matchcase has a beautiful, blue faced, non-luminous Suunto compass. Both are very high quality and accurate.

 

K&M is now using O.D. military spec cord which is tighter woven than the old cord and doesn't seem to snag as easy on the case knurling.

If you order from their website the price is $19.00 plus $4.05 shipping. If you give Keith a call @ 208-826-3447 and order direct, the price is $15.00 plus $4.05 shipping. Not sure why.

Trust me, you can't go wrong with a K&M Matchcase!

http://www.kmmatchcase.com/

Today, 11:54 AM "

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Fourth post/message 4: Roy Douget: Bought two match cases from you in the past (and love them!).

Mr. Keith Lunders



Roy Douget
1234 Default Ave.
City , State zip-code

(000) 123-1234

Dear Sir:
Please send me one of the Brass regualr sized match cases and one of the red anodized aluminum regular sized match cases. I have bought two match cases from you in the past (and love them!), but my friends have seen them and demand their own.



Thank you,


SIGNATURE BLOCK --digital if time.
Roy Douget

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Testimony Fifth post/message - James L. Gibbon: One each long and short match case in natural brass ...

James L. Gibbons
1234 Default Ave.
City , State Zip
(000) 123-1234

May 8, 2007

K & M Industries Inc.
K & M Matchcase
P.O.B. 168
Elk River, Idaho 83827

Dear Keith,

Enclosed please find $44.05 for one each long and short match case in natural brass (including $4.05 shipping). If you need a reference, the order was placed via phone on May 8th.

I very much appreciate your willingness to go ahead and ship them to me "on faith" while I sent this payment. Business people like you folks are tragically less common than they used to be.

-My friend in the UK should be very happy. Take care and thank again!

Sincerely,



James L. Gibbons

 

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> August 11, 2007
>
> Keith,
>
> Your match cases are superb. Recently, I ordered the aluminum and brass
> versions of the long case. The design concept and execution in your
> machine
> shop is top notch, and as a surveyor I
> am well acquainted with the Suunto compass, having carried one for years.
> Despite the advent of GPS, I still advise my people to carry a pocket
> compass in case batteries fail or the Department of Defense decides to
> play
> with the satellites. Add a few matches and your daily medication--we're
> not
> getting any younger--and you've got a great med-dispenser, fire starter, &
> direction-finder.
>
> By the way, the long case fits nicely in the accessory pouch of the
> Blackhawk Airborne Knife Sheath, an after-market sheath for the standard
> military-issue knives. Make it an inch longer, and it would be a perfect
> fit and allow carrying more gear.
>
> I'll be watching your website for the return of the red and black anodized
> long cases.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Robert Landry
> City, State

> Got my matchcase today. Everything I've read about them is true. A truly
> fantastic piece of gear.
> Thank you for a high quality product at a reasonable price.
>
> Paul Work
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <k_mathome@moscow.com>
> To: <username@domain.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 7:57 PM
> Subject: Thanks For Your Order - KMmatchcase.com
>
>
>>
>> Keith Thanks You!
>>
>> This is confirmation that your order was received.
>>
>> We hope you enjoyed your shopping visit to KMmatchcase.com. We look
>> forward to your comments and suggestions about our site, please feel free
>> to email us at any time.
>>
>> Have a Great Day!

Thank you very much for a very quality match case. I’ve looked high and low for a product even close to this, so this is even better than expected! I will carry a small survival kit in it every day while flying over Iraq – thank you for a product that allows me to do that confidently! Take care.

Sincerely,

Charles Eastman