Knife Myths for Mythbuster!!!

[akadave2]

There is an old Samurai myth. It was said that a particular smiths swords were so sharp that when placed in a flowing stream, leaves that flowed against the edge with the current would be cut in two.

 

[THG]

"Tip-up carry is faster to deploy than tip-down."

"Tip-down carry is safer than tip-up."

"Frame locks are stronger than liner locks because the soft skin of your hand is helping to hold it closed."

"Liner locks are weaker than X lock (in the against-the-edge direction.)"

I think these are all myths that people have just come to accept without giving them much thought.

 

[Ultimate]

Out of all the "myths" posted here, the only one that would remotely have a chance at being on the show is "Does aged steel cut better than new steel?"

 

[basb]

How about:
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3) Is there such a thing as a knife that will never need to be reshapened? (eg. Ginsu knives)
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On the ginsu, they may want to try this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuEnrpfaiew&feature=related. Just found it and couldnt resist

Knife myths would be cool for the show

 

[gbuskirk]

How about the myth/legend of the Sword of Damocles? I guess it would have to test the danger of a sword that could be suspended by a single horsehair. What other spin could be put on it?

 

[Badhammer]

I'd like to see them try and prove the myth that autos and butterflys are "more deadly" than other knives.

 

[Nomad333]

My point is that a knife is an inanimate object. It can't close on your fingers any more than it can get up and walk to the store for beer.

Ehhhhhh inanimate objects can do things, slinky falling.

 

[THG]

I'd like to see them try and prove the myth that autos and butterflys are "more deadly" than other knives.

That's a good one. Or even the belief that butterfly knives are faster than regular folders.