More BK9 action shots

Dex,

You took that big blade so far back in the first pic, I'm surprised you didn't fall over backwards. :D
 
Yeah buddy, cold steel ain't got nothing on Becker!!!!!!!
Sailed through that rope like butter !!! WOW!
 
Nuthin but gristle and sinew!!!!;) :p ;)

Awesome Dex . . . gotta get one!

BTW, Wallace looks pretty intense back there . . . did he have money ridin' on your swing??
 
WOW !!! Dexter you should tryout for the big leagues with a swing like that!!! HEY Batter Batter Batter......
 
Originally posted by Jason Burns

BTW, Wallace looks pretty intense back there . . . did he have money ridin' on your swing??
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Nope, but if if he did, he would have been a big time winner :D
 
Actually, that is Jerry Fisk. I just put Dexter's face in with photoshop.
Wallace was making sure he was well out of the way of any swinging knives.
The rope was one thing, but cutting the beer cans sold me.
 
Hey Dex, you need to eat more food, bud! :D My waistline hasn't been that thin since I was a fetus. LoL!

Great pics!
 
Wow, was that BK9 "off the shelf" or was the edge tricked-out? I think I now "need" one too.
 
Dexter, we all now that "don't try this at home" phrase. Do us a favor and give a few pointers. I know I for one was a bit surprised about which leg to put forward. But once I thought about it it made since. Add a little more "method" for us.
 
Originally posted by Terrill
Dexter, we all now that "don't try this at home" phrase. Do us a favor and give a few pointers. I know I for one was a bit surprised about which leg to put forward. But once I thought about it it made since. Add a little more "method" for us.
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You can try this at home but first I want to say that this type of activity is VERY dangerous and all precautions should be adhered to in order to be safe.

Stance - note that I am right handed, and the path of the blade goes from my right side to my left. Therefore I stand with my right leg forward and left back, to prevent any accidental contact with the left leg. If you are left handed, do the opposite (left leg forward, right back)

Torso - It is helpful to "snap" your torso when the blade hits the rope to give a little more "OOPMH" to the impact. You can see this just by comparing the first and fourth pictures.

Wrist - in the first photo note how the knife is cocked back. In the second photo, I am snapping my wrist as the blade hits the rope. This in conjunction with your arm motion and snapping of the torso will give you enough speed to effectively power through the rope.

Off hand - just to be on the safe side, I am looping my thumb of the left hand onto the pocket lip of my pants for safety. You do everything you can to avoid accidental blood letting ;)

Angle of attack - You want to hit the rope at a 60-70 degree angle. If done properly, the severed portion of the rope should fall straight down. If it flings off to the side a bit, then you have to use a steeper angle. ALWAYS aim at a point past the rope. If you aim directly AT the rope, you'll stop there without cutting through it. I always focus on a point about 5-6 inches to the left of the rope.

Thong - no, not underwear :D It is always good to tie a thong, or lanyard, to the knife and give it a couple twists around your wrist. This is just in case your grip slips and prevents the knife from flying out of your grip :eek:

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Be safe and have fun!
 
Here is a pic of beer can decimation!

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That is the same knife Dexter, AKA- The Asian Blade, cut the rope with.....:D
 
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