I was as carter member when they fist got going. After a couple of years, I came to the conclusion that the only hunting grounds they got was for the pleasure of the honchos of the organization. Never did upgrade to a life membership and told them to stop sending me requests to upgrade. The only good thing I ever got from them was a nice folder by Blackie Colling which had my name engraved on it. They even messed that up as the did not cross the "T" in my last name.
I figured I'd take it to a jewelers and get that fixed but never got around to it. Of all the knives I have, it's my favorite.
Paul B.