BFC Cliff Stamp Knife Testing Fund

[Evolute]

I really appreciate Cliff Stamp's knife testing.

He has said, on several occasions, that his knife testing is limited in part by his funds. I suggest that we who support his testing in spirit help support his testing financially. If a bunch of us each contributed a few bucks, it would probably facilitate Cliff's testing greatly--and we would be the beneficiaries of the knowledge gained.

So, anyone want to help me make this happen? (Only if Cliff wants it, of course.)

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By the way, I know that a lot of you dislike Cliff's testing, even dislike him personally. Fine. Don't contribute to the fund if you don't want to. Don't read his reviews if you don't want to. Argue his findings when you believe they are in question.

But don't bother me, here, with your "I Hate Cliff Club" flaming, your logically inconsistent epistemological arguments about scientific method, and your presumptuous declarations about his personality shortcomings. In case I need to be even more specific--Ron, Jeff, you guys have earned respect from me in other areas, but please keep ALL of your opinions and comments about Cliff out of this thread.

Thank you.

 

[Cliff Stamp]

Evolute, first off your offer is much appreciated. When I made that comment about the monetary influence, it was in responce from comments from Ron (SOG), that scientific work isn't limited by such concerns (and the tooth fairy really does leave money under your pillow).

The best way to help is to simply talk about your knives. Use your knives and share your experience. You have made some very interesting posts lately which have been of significant benefit to the part of the knife community interested in performance, and I hope to see more in the future.

-Cliff

 

[shane45-1911]

Originally posted by Evolute
"I Hate Cliff Club"

Where do I join?

Seriously, love him or hate him, even if I pull a bit of info out of Cliff's posts (which I always do) - I have walked away with more knowledge than I started with - which is never a bad thing.