Down the Cellar 106 - Christmas Cheer

Ho ho ho! Strap on your Santa hat and pour yourself a tall glass of heavily spiked nog, because it's Christmas down the cellar! Well, actually it's the Wednesday before Christmas but why split jolly white beard hairs?
We Wish you a Merry Christmas Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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BOILERPLA... ER, GENERAL INFO:
Tom, Deb, and Ob would like to thank everyone who have been kind enough to send in gifts. Seriously, you guys are just the best.
I'd like to thank each and every one of you who take the time to watch DtC, and am very grateful to everyone who takes even more time out of their day to comment. In a perfect world Tom or Ob would be able to engage with everyone in the comment section, but alas the world is far from perfect. Tom doesn't know how (and refuses to learn) and Ob is something of a Luddite.
FAQ & A:
Q: I have a burning question about something in the video! What should I do?!
A: An email sent directly to Tom is the best way to get your question answered, because while he most definitely reads each and every one of your comments, he hasn't quite gotten the hang of replying to them in the comment section, and is not likely to in the foreseeable future. Or ever. Seriously, he still calls KZbin "the U-TOOBZ".
Tom's personal email is: [e-mail]
You can also call him if you prefer (856-866-8733) between the hours of 9 AM and 4 PM, EST. This may be slightly more difficult because he's forever running around away from his desk, but it's worth a shot.
Q: I have a amusing anecdote, scathing criticism, or heartfelt compliment that I deeply need to express and I require / demand / long for a personalized response! What should I do?!
A: See "A" above.
Again, Tom's email is: [e-mail]
You may also want to check out our website: www.wwiidaggers...

[@ЮрийГодяев-ф9н]

Счастливого Рождества и Нового года. Здоровья Вам и вашей семье. Привет из России.

[@Bradydog-in7ut]

I’ve watch every video Tom and son have made and have just realized Tom likes saying “we’re doing the best we can”.

[@TerryC69]

Hello Team Wittmann! About 50 minutes in, I believe Mr. Wittmann senior found his holiday cheer in the egg nog! LOL. A very Merry Christmas to everyone at WAM!

[@josephseaton283]

Merry Christmas from Tennessee everyone !!!

[@stephencrocker4878]

Merry Christmas, Mr Wittman and family. Thanks for all the great videos this year. I'm looking forward to 2024.🎄🪖🎅

[@jimrutherford2773]

Another great unboxing. It wasn't too long. The Christmas theme was tastefully done, and not over the top. Looking forward to next year's videos.

[@sken1232]

love the videos the longer the better!!!!!

[@NickFortier]

Merry Christmas everyone, from the great lakes region of Midwestern Ontario

[@ar6985]

"Alright...that's enough..jeez"..OB..😂😂😂 You guys have a great Christmas!!

[@mikewinkelman7015]

Merry Christmas to you all.

[@rocco74superhuman45]

Merry Christmas, Mr Wittman 🎄 I just watched your video and receive package another SS Dagger Eickhorn . will opening tomorrow I enjoy every time with yours videos and Looking forward in next year for more content Sir;-) Take care and enjoy The Holidays Josef from London

[@joeguzman3558]

Mr. Tom Wittmann is one of the very few super knowledgeable expert when it comes to ww2 german military daggers he can tell you what brand name and model year a dagger was made from feet away ,best thing for new ( and older collectors) is to buy his books

[@paulkremastiotis6296]

Thank you and a merry Xmas

[@davidcarter6715]

Merry Christmas Tom and Ob, enjoy the Rocky Patel's.

[@brittakriep2938]

Hoflieferant: Sometimes still today you see shops with long tradition, having a sign in ,Show Window' which says , Formerly Hoflieferant of ...'.

[@rdmountford3132]

Dear Tom and Ob, keep your security high my friends especially your doors as your videos are of course brilliant it may also give thought to the lesser elements in society.

[@isrstrategies]

I get drunk as phuck watching this 😅

[@EdWhite-i3i]

Merry Christmas guys..never worry about taking to long in the videos..always great.

[@chriscooperkris2780]

.MERRY CHRISTMAS TOM AND ROB US FAMILY..CHRIS IN THAILAND❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Nighthawk1966]

Great stuff guys ! May you all have a very Merry Christmas 🎁🎄!!!

[@joeballszorn8750]

Lionel Trains Mr. Wittmann!!!!!!!! Always. around our tree for 85 years family tradition

[@johnzeszut3170]

Ho! Ho! Ho! Now for the discount prices! I will enjoy a relaxing tumblr of "Old Barn Owl" bourbon!

[@franksmodels29]

Merry Christmas to Tom and his family 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 and a very Happy new year 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@rjb6327]

You look very Santa like. 😄 It's a good thing, that Ob is there to keep you straight. 😆 iwai whisky. Not cheap. $50+ Your Mom was Great. Very nice lady. Slick Edger was OK too. 😁 They always made me feel welcome in their home. Merry Christmas to you, Marie, Ob and the rest of the family. And a Marry Christmas to Deb also.

[@1981bessa]

Merry Christmas

[@madaboutmilitaria3630]

Merry Christmas gents, here’s to many more episodes🥃

[@TheRexRo]

Merry Christmas guys! Thanks for making great content! Cheers!

[@berkleyalcorn7409]

Merry Christmas!

[@nickzark4]

Happy Christmas. And happy new year

[@tptangenivy28]

Hello from Prescott, Wisconsin!!

[@dondoyle8474]

Thank you Tom and Ob for your great shows I’ve watched you from number one👍👍 Merry Christmas to you and yours 🙏

[@herefordshireregimentalmus8771]

Merry Christmas! Thank you for another wonderful year of educational and humorous videos! From all at The Herefordshire Regimental Museum!

[@euroyank860]

I had a great time, thank you guys, have a great holiday season !!!

[@thomastozzi8658]

Merry Christmas from Tom and Louie, B.X.N.Y..

[@RonWeinand]

LET'S HOPE 2024 IS AT LEAST AS GOOD AS 2023 HAS BEEN FOR THE HOBBY! MERRY CHRISTMAS TOM & YOUR CREW.

[@du43ranger]

Happy new years guys

[@csaint6780]

Merry Christmas to the whole Wittmann family,🌲 BTW, that Bust is Great!!!!!

[@xkmendlt4290]

Merry Christmas to the Wittmann clan! 🎄Have a great new year…. Looking forward to many more great history lessons in the coming year. Egg Nog works a well as DP🤓

[@keithwren5433]

to the nuts merry christmas

[@ЛюдмилаГодяева]

Я присоединяюсь к поздравлениям с Рождеством

[@DavidHuber63]

You are a most excellent man Tom

[@aftershock2222]

Thank you, Ab, I was getting nervous with that pitcher of eggnog on the table!

[@Lee-ko5sk]

Seeing that you guys just posted a new video has made my day. Merry Christmas!

[@brittakriep2938]

There is a video in which a german hunter explains, that formerly some hunters prefered a slightly rounded tip over a needlepointy tip, for the reason, that the blade doesn' t keeps stuck in a bone.

[@MrTruckerf]

Also doesn't gouge through the hide as easily.

[@brittakriep2938]

@@MrTruckerf : Being no hunter , i don't know ,If my comment says the truth. My english is limited, but I try, to give you a short overview about traditional german hunting knives. Internationally thiis large Hirschfänger seems to be best known Type. When you visit collections of German Museums or Noblemen, the oldest Hirschfänger are simply the weapon ,Langes Messer' in 16/17 th century they became more decorated , and in 18th century the current Style , still showing elements of ,Langes Messer' appeared. This knife was up to 1849 in Germany/Austria ( Switzerland was Democracy) only allowed for noblemen, Forrest officials ( Förster) and Professional hunters. Rifles became better, the Hirschfänger lesser necessary for stabbing a wounded sme to death, but for tradition, this knives keept in use until interwar Periode. After wwll this Long knives came Out of use, the hunters No more wanted Look warriorlike. Today this Hirschfänger are rarely Seen, mostly as ceremonial Item, or as honory present for respected elderly hunters. Next knife was/ IS the Nicker. When Nicker remembers you to english neck, you are right. Once small Game Like roe was , when wounded, killed by stabbing into neck. This knives have blades Not longer than 5", for some meat/ skin work a bit pointy. Before 1849 the few hunters having a licence, but being No nobleman, official or professional hunter, could only use this knife. But in southern Part of german language and culture Region, formerly the Lederhosen Had been popular. In those days this Nicker Had been a popular EDC knife, and still in few currently produced Lederhosen, there IS a knife Pocket on right side, placed so, that your hand IS allways next to knife handle. In wwl many knife companies transformed their Nicker into trenchknifes, other wwl trenchknifes Had been inspired by german bayonnet. This knifes are still used by german hunters, but rarer than formerly. The Last traditional german hunting knife Type became rare. The socalled Waidblatt or Standhauer, basicly a short machete, for its mostly thick, wide Blade also used as Substitute for hatchet or buchers cleaver, not much for stabbing.

[@MrTruckerf]

Wow! Interesting history@@brittakriep2938

[@larryburwell8550]

great show with lot of great and nice items for sure. i sure enjoyed it. merry christmas to you and your family

[@philiplittle2509]

Frohe Weihnachten to you and your family…….. You all need to have a meet, drink, smoke and greet sometime at a good cigar bar…..

[@annawhitis4251]

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, to some Good Men !!! Both STAY in Good Health !!! Like the videos 📹. 😊 Kevin Phoenix ✝️

[@user-bq6ft7bw4k]

Merry Christmas, happy early Christmas and good. Give me a shadow in your next video

[@martin9711]

Do you have a Bob burns cutter to open your presents Christmas morning?😁 Great video merry Christmas from the Uk

[@wayside70]

Thomas.......lollllll. ... u look like jim carey from the grinch. You should make some german gluhwein. It will make you glow. Make obbie test it.

[@felixortmann5174]

❤❤❤❤😊😊😊 frohes Fest Gruß Felix From Düsseldorf Germany

[@rheidtech]

Meow! Kitty points! 🎩🛡⚔🌄🇺🇸🎄🎅

[@mojesimore8054]

Awesome video, how many full Röhm's SA daggers are there?

[@cowboyfan8johna317]

May I ask what you will be asking for the daggers?? :)

[@MrTruckerf]

Yes you may.

[@HEYangelYOUduhSEXAYH]

Just say Maam-sir