Young Fan as Hellion Enthusiast

Got this note from the mother of a new owner of a Hellion Elite knife...

My son, Nicholas, is an avid outdoorsman (as much as an 8 year-old can be) plus he is a knife collector. When he colors or draws he adds knives and hopes to design his own someday. He also has multiple 'survival kits' and tries to learn as much as possible about being prepared. The knife you designed for Tops became a goal for him. Nic could not focus on anything else until he had the money to buy a Hawke Hellion Elite! To top off his exciment, he received an authentic boonie hat (worn by his granddad in Vietnam)...so he can look like Mykel Hawke! (especially having THE knife).

Anyway, thank you for your time!
Sincerely, April

Young Fan Appreciation

Sharing a nice note from the mother of some young fans:

Just a thank you to you and your wonderful wife.

My 8 year old son has taken to your old show. You both are amazing role models for him. The respect and affection you have for one another is really touching to me. He watches your old show all the time now and it's probably one of the only shows on T.V. I don't mind him watching. He's even trying to get my 5 year old son into it.

Anyway, I just wanted to thank you both for your demeanor, your information and your tasteful shows. In this day and age, decent shows are hard to come by. Especially for boys.

Thanks again!

Inspired to Make a Life Change

Sharing a note from a fan who was inspired to make a powerful and positive change in his life...

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you. While it may sound trite and I'm sure you hear it often, you really have helped inspire me to be a better me. You see, I was massively overweight and shaking hands with the end until recently. My minions got into survival shows, Man vs.Wild at first and then Man Woman Wild. We all enjoyed your show because my girls enjoyed being able to relate to someone they watched doing what interested them (Ruth is the only female we have seen in this arena). So, I pulled my head out of my butt and started trying to be a better dad and get back to the soldier I once was. While many factors were involved, I find you and Ruth very inspiring and it helps drive me to be that better dad. Now, 4 1/2 months later I am down 115 lbs and planning some hiking and camping with my girls who are all practicing their fire and land nav skills! Not bad for 6,8, and 13.  I still have a way to go, but when I'm on a hill doing my walks or hitting that last set of reps, "Captain Hawke" very often inspires me to find that reserve I need. So, no matter what anyone may say trying to rain on your success, just remember that somewhere out there is someone who sees you, and Ruth, as an example not only for himself but for his children. Thanks again Cap. Stay Frosty. Hoo-ah!

Phill

More Young Fans

Mykel,

I just wanted to shoot you a message and tell you how much my kids enjoy Man Woman Wild. They are 6 year old twins Connor and Cara, and my 9 year old Owen. Since having Netflix we have been exposed to a lot of great programming, including your show with your wife. I never caught it during it's original run and have to say that it's a great concept. My daughter especially loves Ruth. Considering the dangers you faced on the show, it was refreshing to have a female role model for her on a show like that. It has sincerely helped with their interest in the outdoors and at least start being mindful of preparedness and their surroundings. It's funny when you ask your kids what they would like to watch during TV time and they request a reality based survival show! They will literally chant for it! MAN WOMAN WILD!!! They have sat through each season at least 3 times over the last few months. We eagerly await your next projects!

Thank you for your service!

Respectfully,

Todd

Young Fans From California

Hello Mr Hawke,

I'm writing from southern California and wish to tell you what HUGE fans of Ruth and yourself my children and I are. I make no exaggeration when I say my children can literally recite every episode of Man Woman Wild. They are also looking forward to attempting some more survival techniques. I have helped them light fires with pine sap and they have eaten the "fruit kabobs." On more than one occasion my son has commented how "cool" it would be to meet your family. Since we live so far apart I'm sure this is impossible since I doubt you will be doing any appearances near us any time soon. I was trying to learn if you and Ruth would be doing any more shows and I found your Facebook page. I only wanted to tell you how much my children love your adventures.

Bless your family and have a good day. Lena Mother to Ariana Serenity Nathan and Lenora.

Thank You from a Family

I wanted to take a moment and thank you, sir, for your valor and service for this great country. I admit to a "slight" addiction to survivalist shows and post-apocalyptic movies and books. It's an addiction my hubby thankfully shares . We recently discovered your Man Woman Wild on Netflix and LOVED IT. Not only was it informative and entertaining, but hilarious as well. How you survived all that time without a major melt-down from your wife is amazing. The two of you inspired my husband and I to continue to learn and to teach our beautiful children about safety in the great outdoors. Which is another reason I adored your show .... my kids 8,6,4, and 2, also enjoyed watching it (there were a lot of groans from my girls and thrilled shrieks from my boy.) My son Hunter, 8, is looking forward to the year he can head into the great outdoors with my hubby and bring home some venison. Your Hawke knives are already on his Xmas list (we've explained he's way too young; he is unamused.) Thanks again from my family to you, for your military service and your continued service in survival training and veteran affairs. Gods bless!

Jaime

Putting Survival Into Practice

Got this nice note from a fan:

I wanted to drop you a line, and tell you how thankful I am for the show that you did with your wife. My family and I have been putting what you and your wife have taught into practice, and have had a wonderful time. I am doing this with my son because I feel that there are so few role models for boys these days. And coming across your show was a breath of fresh air. It is a dream of mine to learn first hand from a survival expert like yourself.

Thanks again to you and your wife for the show!

Sincerely,
Kevin & Zack (My 7yr Old Son)