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The tradition continues ...
Co-op
and Case Knives release seventh edition of commemorative
4-H/FFA
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Co-op offers 2007 edition of its popular
4-H/FFA commemorative series
Collectors of Co-op’s commemorative 4-H/FFA pocketknives should be eager to get their hands on the 2007 edition, which is now available at participating Co-ops across Tennessee.
This will be the seventh knife in the unique series, which began in 2001 as a way to provide extra funds for 4-H and FFA programs in Tennessee. Proceeds from the sale of the knives are divided equally between the state 4-H and FFA foundations, which use the funds to develop and expand their youth development programs. A total of $82,800 has been awarded over the past six years, including $14,400 given in 2006.
“Being able to help the rural young people of Tennessee to this extent is a point of pride for all of us in the Co-op system,” says Paul Arnette, product manager in Tennessee Farmers Cooperative’s Home, Lawn, Specialty Department. “It’s an important part of what Co-op is all about.”
Produced in partnership with WR Case & Sons Cutlery Co. of Bradford, Pa., the 2007 4-H/FFA is a Case pocket-worn canoe pattern with a harvest orange bone handle. The Co-op and Case logos are featured on the secondary blade, and “Supports 4-H and FFA 2007” is imprinted on the main blade. Each knife comes in a commemorative sleeve and tin and retails for $51.99.
“People look forward to the new knife each year,” says Arnette. “The popularity of these knives as collectibles shows just how supportive so many customers are of Co-op’s commitment to help 4-H and FFA, both outstanding youth organizations.”
He urges collectors and others interested in buying the 2007 knife to check right away with their Co-ops for availability. Demand for each 4-H/FFA knife continues to grow, and the earlier editions sold out quickly and are no longer available, says Arnette.
“TFC commissioned Case to a one-time run of a controlled number of knives for our ’07 release,” he says. “Once the inventory is depleted, there will be no more.”
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