Hawk,
That present in the front, with the red bow on it, could be a J frame S&W!!!
It actually is a very high dollar bread knife for my son in law, who is a chef. (He asked for it!)
As for military, we have a whole family full.
FIL was career Army, son in law was a marine, both brother in laws were Army, sister in law was Army.
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and thank you to all who are serving now or have ever served to protect our Country!