History Channel Knives Program

Andrew Lynch

Andrew Lynch

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I just saw an ad for a program on the History Channel on axes, swords, and knives. It is part of the "Modern Marvels" series, but looks to be both a history of these subjects and has information on their current technology. SAK's, ceramic knives, and sharpening where mentioned in the ad.

Even if we don't learn much from it, it should be interesting. I'm sure it will at the very least be good press for knives and knife nuts :)

It is showing this Tuesday (the 20th) at 10 PM Eastern Time.

I watch way too much History Channel :D
 
That is WAAAY cool! Thanks for the heads-up Andrew!
I know where I'll be Tuesday at 10:00pm.:D
 
I've always enjoyed history channel, discovery, TLC, and so on. I think Modern Marvels on knives, edged weaponary will be very sophisticated show regardless of differences many people may percieve from the show. I do not own cable nor antena (although I do have a decent monitor to view movies with) for 5 years now (the reason behind it is that I'm sick and tired of distasteful and mind numbing programs network companies have to offer.) Also it would be very interesting to see opinions regarding to the show on the forum after the premier of the show.
 
They sure are spending alot of time on swords and axes.:(


And the only knife that they are really talking about are SAKs! They should have focused on Buck or a simular company here
 
I just got done watching the show. It was a fairly well done show. They talked quite a bit about swords and axes, but they did talk about SAKs, too. They had some "edged weapons experts", and some other guys whipping out a couple of modern tactical folders. I know that I saw a REKAT Pocket Hobbit and a CRKT Kasper Companion fixed blade. I also saw a spyderco knife, but I don't know which model.
Overall, it was a decent show.

Jeff
 
Originally posted by Andrew Lynch
It's showing right now :D
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Thanks for the post,
I got to see the last 20 min. of it.
Preaty cool show :)

I will have to see if I can catch it on again.

Thanks
Pahl
 
Saw it last night...really was not that interesting. They spent way too much time on how a steel billet is made before itis turned into a sword. And nowhere near enough time on knives. Maybe about 3 minutes of various shots of a Hobbit, I think a LaGriffe and a few others that went by too fast.
About 10 to 15 minutes on history of Victorinox. and more than you care to see of double-axe throwing contests in Canada.
 
I caught it the first time it ran- purely by accident. Not a bad program. Of course, I think I could have done it better (as does probably everybody here...) ;)
 
Yep, for my taste and probably most knife knuts they could have spent more time on other content but as a general overview for the average viewer it wasn't to bad. Everyone with an interest in things sharp and/or pointy should see it once...but only once :D
Stay Safe,
Clyde
 
Last night's HC program "Axes, knives, and sowrds" left me with unsatisfied mix feelings. My opinion is why do HC has attempted such broad and diverse topic in less than one hour program? I understand it is very hard task to put such factual and informing program but certainly the staff or team who has worked on the show did not do homework very well. I've also realized last night there was an article on Blade Magazine sept/02 issue by Mr. Steve Shackleford discussing his reflection and opinion on the show (Those who has thoughts on the show should read it, its very interesting article.)

My opinion know is its only a tv, I have realized why I have stop watching tv about 5 years ago. Its merely an entertainment, yet it wasn't very good one if I must say.
 
I thought the best parts of the show were the knapping of obsidian (?) knives, and the part featuring Victorinox. I was hoping they would spend more time on knives, and also feature Buck, Spyderco, and several other manufacturers. They did spend way too much time on the axe throwing, etc. I wanted to see someone like Sal Glesser and show reenactments of people using the important one-handed feature in life-saving emergencies.

Although tactical combat usage is a part of the knife, I thought the way the knife fighting part was presented did nothing to change the views of the sheeple who might have been watching. Talk about stabbing to death vs. slashing/bleeding and demos of killing strokes unfortunately will only further convince the sheeple majority that anyone who carries a knife is some type of sociopath looking to use it on someone. The parts of the show emphasizing the usefulness of knives in daily life (i.e., the dressing of game, cutting food, and the Victorinox parts) would be overshadowed and forgotten by any sheeple still watching.

Otherwise, for knife enthusiasts, I think it was certainly interesting. Like I said, I wished it had spent more time on knives and had been 2 hours long.
Jim
 
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