Beast Cutting Video From Dan Keffeler

I'd love to attend that
Camber said:
Yes, he is still sponsored by Peter's. He will be at their table during Blade for at least a bit, and he will be doing a cutting demo class at their facility in PA in August.
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Truly amazing, the sharpness and cutting power (user too). Aside from the cutting power, what impressed me the most was about 3:55 or so into the video he effortlessly cuts a small twig with the sword to clear a sight line. Also, twisting the blade to free it from the wood shows some toughness.
 
This would have been an interesting video for the masters of old Japan to view. What you've got is basically a three pound razor blade that is being pushed to a high velocity by a strong person. I suspect that the average fighter back in the vintage days of Japan was quite a bit lighter than Dan. His upper body power is a major factor here. He can generate much more force than the average individual which contributes to the sheer power of the cuts.

Back in Manila, the 'Tuguegarao' test knives in a similar fashion although they are one handed machete style blades of rural heritage. The modern iterations sport crude handles made of discarded rubber tires which represent a simpler construction than the traditional buffalo slabs. The locals test their bolos on a regular basis although their competitions are not organized or published. I wonder how many trees have suffered ill from their knives?

The Sengalese used their 'coup-coup' in the same way. These were stamped out by a trivecta of companies, notably Dumas. It is frequently mentioned in historical accounts that the Germans feared this weapon and tried to avoid a confrontation with these at all costs. Many trees were chopped down with these formidable weapons. Hand to hand combat was fierce and was over in a flash.

Kuks of every imaginable size and style have been utilized in the tree chopping mode. One huge example of this venerable blade is used in taking the head of a water buffalo in one fell swoop. Trees are routinely cut in rural areas where the kuk is more popular and readily available than the axe.

Dan has produced a great blade that is again, quietly revisiting those age-old testing grounds where men like to venture. How deep can we cut? How awesome and fearful is this weapon in battle? Back in the distant past of Japan, a great master is smiling.
 
I wish somebody would posts the results of yesterdays World Championship already :D Im F5'ing the website like im waiting on a Ganzaa "GO".... Even though i KNOW it hasnt been updated in forever LMAO!!
 
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