Knife, gun, etc. testing

[UffDa]

I think the reaction to the knife tests
should have been predictable. When reading
knife tests in the magazines I often wondered
why someone didn't do a test comparing
different knives. This is why. No matter
what the results, someone is going to be
POed/hurt.

I have been in the gunsmithing business for
the last 5 years building tactical shotguns.
When someone calls regarding modifications
to their Benelli M1 S90 and I tell them that
their gun is not suitable for our mods, ice
forms on my earpiece. The whole conversation
becomes hostile. After all, I had the gall
to say something negative about their pride
and joy.

This is why the knife magazines refrain from
doing honest knife tests. I don't think it
has as much to do with keeping their advertizers happy and keeping the readers
happy.

That's my opinion. I could be wrong.

Dennis

 

[SB]

It is a popular theory, and not unreasonable to assume. I have often thought of that as well, but at least with Tactical Knives, things seem to be changing... I think.

But when I read TK, and I do love TK, I also keep that bit of info. in mind on the back of my mind. When I do, things are OK.

For even more unbiased info., I come to forums like this one. The only tradeoff is that some are not as well done as the ones you read in TK. Lucky for me, some are. And there's also a bunch of BS one also has to wade through sometimes. But again, keeping the medium's short-comings in mind and filtering accordingly, well, it's works good for me.

Incidentally, I care more about honesty than doing what the customer ask. If something is a bad idea, I want people to tell me. That is far more important to me than having someone kiss my a$$. So, in my opinion, keep up with your good policy. You may not have as much business, but I think you'll make it up in customer loyalty and repeat business.

$.02