Steven Dick's "On The Point"

If memory serves, I think I criticized his RC-5 review. Didn't mean to offend Mr. Dick. My apologies if I did. But I'd stand by my criticism. The article was weak and I expect he could do better.

I'd love to hear why you guys thought it was good. Aside from the PR. Go back and re-read the article with a critical eye. I don't read TK regularly, so maybe that is the industry standard for journalism. Maybe it's better than the industry standard.


p.s. Jeff -- got the Zippo from the contest, it is awesome, thank you!!
 
R.A.T. said:
I I am passionate about machetes (and I guess fuzz sticks) but machetes don't have the cool factor that other knives do. k.
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wigg. whha...ggiiitt. They always have the cool factor in my book. They get the first page, chapter, and title. Too bad this "book" is just in my head and doesn't pay
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Plus, if you get them in the right place, they cost less!

I just wish the term Macheteros wasn't associated with terrorism :P
and yes. I was just drooling for a chance to post those pics up again.
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R.A.T. said:
Nino, the art guy for TK thinks fuzz sticks are used too much in testing a knife, thus not a valid test. So, he is always ribbing me about it when I do put that in an article. Obviously he has never spent any time in a wet jungle environment tying to make a fire from scratch. Down there you better have a machete or knife that will peel thin slivers of wood if you're ever going to think about getting a fire going (or a helluva lot of gasoline). I suppose a lot of people think there are some magical tests that haven't been done and need to be done for articles. IMO, fuzz sticks and some of the typical bushcraft techniques are the few things that aren't BS in this market.
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Fuzzstick = a BS test? Whats this guy think a valid test it? Making a canoe? You really don't have to be in a wet jungle to have the same firemaking issues, it can be just as tricky anywhere that has had a good recent soak.

Funny what people do consider a "valid test". Fuzzsticks, figure fours, batoning, these are part of real world stuff, and isnt that what were after?

Have to go out at lunchtime and grab a copy of TK and read the article.
 
Rotte,

the reason I liked Steven's article is it was stuff that I would use a knife for. As far as making anyone mad, I sort of figure that goes with the territory. In other words, if you are doing anything public, (Like a magazine, making knives, instructing a class, etc) then you have to expect and accept criticism every so often. You obviously struck a nerve with your posts, ;) even though I thought his article was good. Don't blame you for standing on what you believe, nor do I blame Steven for standing on his thoughts. But I thought it was funny that the whole opening column was dedicated to responding to your posts though. :D
 
Well my fuzz sticks are laughable. So I use palm fibers and pine cones. Getting a fire going when everything is wet can challenge just about anyone. A lot of it is terrain specific. I know what to use here. But even an old dog can learn a few new tricks. I think I'll go practice making fuzz sticks and maybe go downtown and find a copy of Tactical Knives. I thought fuzz sticks were just for Boy Scouts and and W&SS forum. :D
 
Ok, now I have read Steven Dick's article. So he did ordinary bushcraft stuff with it, much like my little review. There was no way I was going to do the bow and drill fire making thing. That's more about one's skill than the knife having a hole in the handle. I'm sure it is as good as any other hole in any other handle. But this is the magical SERE knife. Most any good rugged knife can do what I did and what Steven did. I actually like the knife. It is a brute, for sure, and I bet the Air Force SERE guys haven't broken one yet. To properly test this knife, I need the following:

1. An aircraft of some sort. I'll need this to test the glass breaker pommel.

2. A remote location. Some say I already have this, but it seems nearby to me.

3. Crazed armed Jihadists looking for a fat old man with a big green knife.

4. Rescue people looking for me. Not in this county. The local SWAT team here just shot a man to death. He had a sign in his yard that was against the code. And he had a hunting rifle in his house, too. So actually, 3. and 4. are the same here. The last thing I want is this county's employees finding me.

5. Come to think of it, I'm just to darned old to properly test this knife.

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Ok, now I have read Steven Dick's article. So he did ordinary bushcraft stuff with it, much like my little review. There was no way I was going to do the bow and drill fire making thing. That's more about one's skill than the knife having a hole in the handle. I'm sure it is as good as any other hole in any other handle. But this is the magical SERE knife. Most any good rugged knife can do what I did and what Steven did. I actually like the knife. It is a brute, for sure, and I bet the Air Force SERE guys haven't broken one yet. To properly test this knife, I need the following:

1. An aircraft of some sort. I'll need this to test the glass breaker pommel.

2. A remote location. Some say I already have this, but it seems nearby to me.
3. Crazed armed Jihadists looking for a fat old man with a big green knife.

4. Rescue people looking for me. Not in this county. The local SWAT team here just shot a man to death. He had a sign in his yard that was against the code. And he had a hunting rifle in his house, too. So actually, 3. and 4. are the same here. The last thing I want is this county's employees finding me.

5. Come to think of it, I'm just to darned old to properly test this knife.
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:thumbup: I can do number 1 but to me automotive glass is stronger than plexiglass in General aviation .
Unless aircraft is pressurized then you'd be looking at 2 pieces of lexan 1/2"-1" thick each. Single engine Cessna or Piper or Mooney about 1/4" thick lexan type stuff and 1/4" is maximum thickness. I dont have my RC5 with me today ,I pulled out my Truck BOB for an update.
 
MrCoffee said:
Fuzzstick = a BS test? Whats this guy think a valid test it? Making a canoe? You really don't have to be in a wet jungle to have the same firemaking issues, it can be just as tricky anywhere that has had a good recent soak.

Funny what people do consider a "valid test". Fuzzsticks, figure fours, batoning, these are part of real world stuff, and isnt that what were after?

Have to go out at lunchtime and grab a copy of TK and read the article.
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Up here in bonnie Scotland being able to process wood properly is all important when you are up one of the Glen's, and its getting cold

and if you want to know about the wet and Rain, come for a visit (bring a coat ) :)
 
R.A.T. said:
Rotte,

the reason I liked Steven's article is it was stuff that I would use a knife for.
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AGREED!!! I have a love-hate relationship with TK. After looking forward to it coming every two months; it then causes me to buy more knives I don't really need. TK alone has caused me to purchase more personal knives than any other media: And, more than one "best-seller" found in my knife cases, was first brought to my attention by TK.

I subscribe to BLADE and KNIVES ILLUSTRATED also; but TK's articles are more to my taste.

Just got through going through the latest issue of BLADE, and got confused several times thinking I was looking at KNIVES ILLUSTRATED. :confused: I think one of them is going to have to go.
 
Horn Dog said:
Ok, now I have read Steven Dick's article. So he did ordinary bushcraft stuff with it, much like my little review. There was no way I was going to do the bow and drill fire making thing. That's more about one's skill than the knife having a hole in the handle. I'm sure it is as good as any other hole in any other handle. But this is the magical SERE knife. Most any good rugged knife can do what I did and what Steven did. I actually like the knife. It is a brute, for sure, and I bet the Air Force SERE guys haven't broken one yet. To properly test this knife, I need the following:

1. An aircraft of some sort. I'll need this to test the glass breaker pommel.

2. A remote location. Some say I already have this, but it seems nearby to me.

3. Crazed armed Jihadists looking for a fat old man with a big green knife.

4. Rescue people looking for me. Not in this county. The local SWAT team here just shot a man to death. He had a sign in his yard that was against the code. And he had a hunting rifle in his house, too. So actually, 3. and 4. are the same here. The last thing I want is this county's employees finding me.

5. Come to think of it, I'm just to darned old to properly test this knife.

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Ahw geeze Vic.....How about you come down with me to Kingston Jamaica this February. I'll stay in my cozy little gated community in the University of West Indies guest hotel. We'll drop you off in the dance hall zone on Friday night (with and RC-5). Your task will be to return back to my room on foot. We've just set the stage for all your points above....Sorry - you'll have to bust a few windshields in lieu of aircrafts :D :D

I'll keep lots of Red Stripe in my fridge for your return. Don't forget to bring the HEST !!!
 
kgd said:
Ahw geeze Vic.....How about you come down with me to Kingston Jamaica this February. I'll stay in my cozy little gated community in the University of West Indies guest hotel. We'll drop you off in the dance hall zone on Friday night (with and RC-5). Your task will be to return back to my room on foot. We've just set the stage for all your points above....Sorry - you'll have to bust a few windshields in lieu of aircrafts :D :D

I'll keep lots of Red Stripe in my fridge for your return. Don't forget to bring the HEST !!!
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I don't know, kgd. How far is the dance hall zone from the hotel? I appreciate the offer.
 
R.A.T. said:
Rotte, have you ever used the name Rambo as an alias? :D :D
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Ahhhh...no...not me...I'm just not the Rambo type.

I guess I'll have to read the column now. I didn't think I advocated for any Rambo testing of the RC-5. Did I? Must be a different Rambo. :cool:
 
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