Spine whacking? WHY????

[Akcir]

Spine whacking? WHY???

Just had an epiphany. It's done to generate pages of banter on knife forums.

I smell a conspiracy!

Ha! Just pushed it to 12 pages!

 

[Cobalt]

He's clearly hitting the blade. You're obviously oblivious to the benefits of spine whacking tests.

Dammit, you're right. HE can't even do the spine wack test right. Well he got his comeupins for dong it wrong.

 

[GWashington1732]

Another valid concern! Or what if your private jet crash lands on a deserted island inhabited by coconut trees and you need a blunt object to smash said coconuts in order to quench oneself? Yep, spinewhacking...

Ewwww, coconuts, I'd starve to death.

 

[Spey]

That's a horrible abuse you're committing. Don't you realize that ice waters down good whiskey?

I appreciate your opinion, and agree to some degree. I find that in a double, one-half an ice cube barely tempers it. Many time drink straight up, but if choice is for ice this is my choice. If for no other reason allows me an appreciation of using a good tool, with another thing of appreciation. Doubling up on things I appreciate ;-)

I was simply giving but one example related to the OP's questions that applied to my current time & space

Same procedure also applies to splitting a coconut (light spine tapping around the hemisphere). I happen to use coconut milk both on cereal and in coffee (when I am not drinking black). Also like coconut shaving in my flapjacks along with some walnuts ;-) Many applications of similar use (knife spine), provided you trust the tool to perform. Spine shaving wood, plastics, firesteel, etc., etc. I have some folders that I know would not be able to accomplish these types of tasks with an acceptable level of safety & trust (one's that do not pass spine pressure and/or spine-wack tests.

In no way are my comments here in support of the crazy ignorant videos related to "spine-wacking" that became prevalent in the past 5 or so years (some have been valid, some have simply been destructive testing for the purpose of sensationalism).

Bottom line we all have various methods for using our tools, and the spine of a knife also has many uses (provided you choose to accept a folder is capable of more than just cutting and actually use a folder for those types of tasks. I stand with those that understand sensible (done with a level of understanding of the intended purpose) spine-wacking & firm spine pressure testing of the lock-up is a valid data point.

Pic below Trapper LinerLock is a knife I've had for poss. over 30-yrs. Passed these types of lock tests when new, and still passed today just now.



Regards,

 

[Spey]

Ooooooooooook
Custom pool cues......high end air rifles......and now sharp pointy things.......yup, I'm broke!!
Anybody wanna play some 9 ball??????

I am down anytime.
Suggested itinerary as follows:
1) Air rifles (Red Ryders, followed by Springers, followed by PCP's - Precharged Pneumatics).
2) 8-ball ('cause I believe the game a bit more difficult & entertaining), followed by 9-ball (fast & loose).
3) Tomahawks & throwing knives.
4) Some nice woodcrafting (knives, hawks, axes, froes, unlimited).

 

[robgmn]

I am down anytime.
Suggested itinerary as follows:
1) Air rifles (Red Ryders, followed by Springers, followed by PCP's - Precharged Pneumatics).
2) 8-ball ('cause I believe the game a bit more difficult & entertaining), followed by 9-ball (fast & loose).
3) Tomahawks & throwing knives.
4) Some nice woodcrafting (knives, hawks, axes, froes, unlimited).

Of all the things I've had and no longer have, I probably miss my pool table the most.


Oh, and my old salary.

 

[Spey]

Of all the things I've had and no longer have, I probably miss my pool table the most.

Oh, and my old salary.

I find the same truth and sorrow in both those statements :-(

Here's to hope and our nations future returning to some of the basics from years past ;-)

 

[stabman]

What if... now bear with me folks. You were slippery sliding down an ice slope in Antarctica and the only way to stop yourself was to stab your folding pocket knife into the ice to use as an anchor point?

You stab it in so that the forces are against the blade edge, not the spine.
That way you can save yourself with a slip-joint even.
(damned noobs always sliding down Antarctic slopes the wrong way... )

 

[robgmn]

I find the same truth and sorrow in both those statements :-(

Here's to hope and our nations future returning to some of the basics from years past ;-)

As long as some of that rehash doesn't include >$4.00/gallon gas or other financially painful facets of daily life.
Ouch.

 

[Spey]

You stab it in so that the forces are against the blade edge, not the spine.
That way you can save yourself with a slip-joint even.
(damned noobs always sliding down Antarctic slopes the wrong way... )

and/or use it to steer/control your decent to safety like a rudder ;-)

Regards,

 

[Danke42]

You stab it in so that the forces are against the blade edge, not the spine.
That way you can save yourself with a slip-joint even.
(damned noobs always sliding down Antarctic slopes the wrong way... )

I tried that once but the sharpness of by blade split the glacier asunder. That's why Greenland isn't connected to the North Pole anymore.

 

[stabman]

and/or use it to steer/control your decent to safety like a rudder ;-)

Indeed!

I tried that once but the sharpness of by blade split the glacier asunder. That's why Greenland isn't connected to the North Pole anymore.

Gives new meaning to the term "scary sharp."
I salute you and your mighty blade. :thumbup:

 

[Lycosa]

13 is close.

 

[chiral.grolim]

I'm in, to help it reach 15 maybe.

 

[bt93]

Gee Spey, I was only joking, although I do drink my whiskey straight.

 

[GWashington1732]

You stab it in so that the forces are against the blade edge, not the spine.
That way you can save yourself with a slip-joint even.
(damned noobs always sliding down Antarctic slopes the wrong way... )

But that would require you to turn the blade around in your hand as you were sliding out of control. Oh, did I mention there's a leopard seal waiting to eat you at the bottom and you only have seconds. It's kind of important.

 

[Danke42]

African or European leopard seal?

It's kind of important.

 

[GWashington1732]

African or European leopard seal?

It's kind of important.

Did I say leopard seal? I meant yeti.

 

[Danke42]

Well the Yeti is a misunderstood but basically harmless beast. I would merely strike up a conversation about Modern vs. Traditional blades and once he really got into his rant I'd slip away.

 

[bodog]

Well the Yeti is a misunderstood but basically harmless beast. I would merely strike up a conversation about Modern vs. Traditional blades and once he really got into his rant I'd slip away.

I thought a yeti was an incredibly overpriced cooler that no one actually needs except for some rare specimen of outdoorsy superman.

Yeti coolers. Why!!??!!??