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Karen Hood at the 2012 SHOT Show
Karen Hood will be appearing at this years SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Monday – Thursday, 2:00 at Buck Knives Booth #14504.
2012 SHOT Show
January 17-20
Sands Expo & Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
Karen will be announcing the newest Buck/Ron Hood Collaborative Survival Knife the “PUNK”.
Come and say Hi!
Make sure to keep up with Karen’s Blog during the SHOT Show for live updates on her time there.
Happy New Year!
We would like to wish a Happy New Year to all of our friends and family. We thank you for your continued support and patronage, and look forward to a wonderful 2012 with you. Make sure to keep your eyes here for upcoming specials and products.
Special Edition Tribute to Ron Hood
Limited Edition
Survival Quarterly Magazine
IN STOCK NOW – GET YOURS TODAY
Place your order now and make sure to get your copy of this Special Limited Edition of Survival Quarterly Magazine.
This issue is a stand-alone issue and there are only a limited number available for purchase.
Help celebrate Ron’s life and legacy. Read stories from Ron’s life from Karen, Jesse, Family members and friends and other professionals in the industry. You will get a glimpse into Ron’s world. This Tribute Issue will allow you to see what a truly unique and inspiring person Ron was.
In this issue we share private stories about Ron as well as never seen before pictures of the Hoods.
This issue is shipping now. Remember there are only a limited number of these issues available so get your order in before we sell out…..
Click here to get your copy today:
http://survival.instantestore.net/pd-ron-hood-special-edition-tribute.cfm
NEW!!!
Introducing for Christmas 2011 season:
The NEW BUCK/HOOD “PUNK”
Pre-Order yours today!
{EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE FROM SURVIVAL.COM}
The Buck/Hood Punk is designed to be an outdoor/survival/adventure knife that can handle even the most rugged and tough terrain or condition. Based on Ron Hood’s design and built to Buck’s quality standards, the Punk helps ensure survival in extreme conditions. It is easily carried in a sheath, but extreme enough for any hard core task. The secure and comfortable Micarta® handle is built with a Shock Mitigation System (SMS) to reduce shock and wasted energy during use. The Punk comes with a heavy duty M.O.L.L.E. compatible nylon sheath with storage pouch. The Punk will take care of you if you find yourself in the wilderness.
For more details and to order click here:
http://survival.instantestore.net/pd_buckhood_punk.cfm
Limited Edition Fine Art Print Offering From Hoods Woods…
Ron Hood
THE WOODSMASTER
Hoods Woods is proud to present this handsome Tribute Portrait of Ron Hood by renowned artist Tom Fritz. Tom was a student of Ron’s at CSUN in the mid ’70s. From his personal collection of images, he created this inspirational artwork reflecting on the son, husband, father, friend, and teacher who positively impacted the future of so many.
Limited to an edition of only 180, each print is produced using the giclée process on an archival watercolor sheet measuring 21.5″ x 17″. Hand-signed by Karen Hood, Jesse Hood, and the artist, each print is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Available at $200 USD plus $15 shipping (within the continuous 48 states).
We also offer a framing option!
Using archival materials, your print will be protected within a handsome 26″ wide x 21.5 high” velvet black finish frame, behind a single, two-inch wide, reverse-bevel cut rag mat, available in either ‘Coffee’ or ‘Flagstone’. Clear acrylic glazing. A wire hanger with hook and nail are supplied. Your print will arrive to your door, ready-to-hang for $275 USD plus $25 shipping (within the contiguous 48 states).
Please note: Each print is a custom order. Please allow three weeks for delivery.
Click here for more information:
http://fritzart.com/gallery.php?which=other_artwork_prints
Special Thanks From the Entire Hood Family
Karen, Jesse and the entire Hood family want to specially thank Rich Neyman, author of the Buck Master Book www.thebuckmasterbook.com and Jeff Randall and his staff at ESEE Knives www.eseeknives.com for the recent auctions for the special edition Hoodlum Blade they held. Rich, Jeff and ESEE Knives have been so very helpful of the Hoods. Please visit their websites and our sponsor’s websites and let them know that we sent you to them. We are very touched at the outpouring of support we have received after the death of Ron. We are very blessed. -Karen and Jesse Hood
Please visit their fine sites and show your support for their great products and outstanding character.
ESEE Knives
The Buckmaster Book
Sad news. Our beloved Woodsmaster Passes Away
Dear Customers, Family and Friends,
It is with the deepest sorrow that I must announce that our beloved Woodsmaster, Ron Hood, my best friend and the father of our 7 year old son Jesse passed away in the early morning by my side of a very sudden heart attack on June 22nd.
This was the morning that we had scheduled to leave for our annual gathering in Salmon, Idaho. He was under a huge amount of stress from his diagnosis of prostate cancer (caused by Agent Orange Exposure in Vietnam) in November and all that goes with it and growing our business and taking care of our family. He also suffered from Coronary Artery Disease that many of you may not have known. These past few months have been very hard on our family. Ron was a hard working man and he did it all for Jesse and I. It was the most terrible day of our lives.
We are truly touched by the outpouring of love from all of our customers and friends and all the beautiful things that you have shared and said about not only Ron, but our beautiful family. I am so upset Ron is not here to see it. I do not think he fully understood how very special he was to so many people. I have known this about him since the very first time I met him, though. He was my hero. He was Jesse’s hero. He was a real man, a great husband and a wonderful, loving father as well as a loyal friend. Ron was a gift to me and Jes and the love of my life and he brought sunshine to me and my son every day of our lives.
I am in shock still and I can’t even believe that I am having to write such an announcement.
I want to specially thank Buck Knives and the Buck Family as well as Mike Fuller of TOPS Knives for the support and friendship they have extended to Jes and I during the most difficult time of our lives. We may have lost a husband and father, but I do believe we have gained a family in Buck Knives and we have always known Mike is part of our family. Thank you Joshua for posting this for me and to everyone who is helping me right now.
Please know that I will be doing everything in my power to continue Ron’s legacy. We have many projects in the works that I will see to fruition.
Until further notice and thank you to everyone.
God Bless you all,
Karen Hood
Click here to read Ron’s beautiful Obituary
Ronald D. Hood Memorial Fund
If you would like to help support Karen and her son Jesse through this time, you can do so through online donations at http://survival.instantestore.net/pd-donation-ronald-d-hood-memorial-fund.cfm. Any help you can give will be appreciated and will assist them as they deal with their loss.
If you didn’t know Ron, he was an amazing man, here is his YouTube video channel that will give you a great introduction to the legend that is Ron Hood.
We suppose that in a way we knew it, but modesty would prevent us from expecting it, Survival Quarterly magazine has been a runaway succes and has reached subscription and sales levels that rival established outdoors magazines by only it’s second issue.
It’s probably no surprise considering that this magazine calls on the expertise of some of the greatest minds in the survival/preparedness industry to cover a myriad of topics that are important to you in the field and at home. This magazine will help answer some of the questions that have weighed heavy on your mind regarding surviving adverse situations, and will also answer questions you don’t even know you have yet.
Never before has this depth of experience and knowledge been gathered in one place for the sole purpose of imparting wisdom to you. If you love the Hoods Woods video series then you will love the magazine.
Each issue will cover topics including wilderness skills, firearms, blades, urban survival, preparedness, cooking tips, general advice and much more. We even tossed in a few mind benders and laughs. This is the magazine you have waited for!
Get it for yourself, or as a gift for that special someone in your life.
UPDATE: SQ Magazine Subscription Information:
Survival Quarterly Magazine is taking single magazine sales from here on out. If you have a Subscription, your subscription will be filled. Once your subscription runs out, SQ Magazine will need to be ordered singly or in our discounted Gift Set. For more info and why we have changed the way we sell the mag, read here:
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Hoodlum blade gets top honors in Tactical Knives Magazine
The Hoodlum Blade and the Hoods Woods ATAX make ideal companions.
Recently, the culmination of years of trial and error, design after design, prototype after prototype and model after model the Hoodlum blade has hit the market. We did a small run of 50 numbered blades and they went like hotcakes.
Since that time, Tactical Knives Magazine did a review of the Hoodlum and blessed it with top honors. This is a big deal and says a lot for the years that have gone into the development of our flagship knife. As you would expect, Tactical Knives Magazine does not just give top honors to any blade, it has to pass rigorous tests, evaluation and careful selection for such an honor. But considering the tests that Ron put it through, and then the continued rounds it was put through by some of our finest fighting forces we weren’t scared, we knew this knife was up to the challenge. Thank you Tactical Knives for the honor.
Buck Knives and Hoods Woods Join forces
Not familiar with the Hoods yet? This is your big chance. With the Hoods Woods introductory videos you get a great start in the world of self reliance in survival situations, not to mention the opportunity to become acquainted with one of the worlds foremost leaders in survival instruction. Ron Hood has forgotten more about survival than most people will ever know, and he makes it his mission to impart his knowledge to you in a fun yet concise manner that will leave you more confident in the field than you ever thought you could be.
