This Weeks Video

If you were in a car travelling the speed of light would the headlights work?
 
How many BLCs you bringing to Blade this year?. :D
 
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I just finished watching the video. Another great job Andy! I really like the information provided and I find myself looking forward to each weeks video as well as looking ahead to the next one.

The "poop test" and "no man parts"?? I think the forum is about to get very entertaining!! :D
 
Another great video Andy. Look forward to the info you present...I do wonder what your reference is for the poop comparison!
 
Awesome video this week!! The editing looks great! Nice use of the cross dissolve between shots. The nessmuk shots and history was very cool and the interview sounded and looked really good. Love the outtake.

Very cool!!
 
Love the poop test and the apology to any who may fail. Great video guys. I won't take offense you didn't answer my question as long as you don't think I am a jerk for asking. :thumbup:
 
This was another good video Andy. You seem more comfortable in front of the camera this week. Thank you for doing these videos to share your knowledge, experience and personality.

My favorite part of the video this week was your explanation of how you incorporate female type curves into your designs. From a designer's standpoint, I can appreciate how you reject handle designs that are overly round and/or lacking contours via your poop test criteria. From a buyer and user's standpoint, I employ a similar criteria in evaluating handles. I reject handles that fail the "porcupine" test. I have bought more of your knives than any other maker's because your designs strike a perfect flowing balance that avoids those two extremes.

Phil
 
Great video again. The "Poop Test" is an interesting design test but hey it works very well for Andy.
One of the things that grabbed my attention with Fiddleback Forge knives was the bullseye & I love it.
 
Another great video Andy. Thanks to all who are involved in making this...also big thanks for answering my question Andy. Totally agree with Abe, the bullseye caught me first while browing Andy's knives for the first time. And i still keep thinking about potential poop shapes and how they compare with knive handles ....
 
Keep in mind that the poop test came about while teaching apprentices how to design knives. Some other makers with more couth than me might call them 'broom stick' shaped tangs.
 
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Keep in mind that the poop test came about while teaching apprentices how to design knives. Some other makers with more couth than me might call them 'broom stick' shaped tangs.
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Really you should trademark that one Andy!!!
 
In conversation with Phillip he mentioned he has no bog oak and I thought "HOW?" which then spawned a few ideas for Andy's consideration ...

1) Besides wife/significant other restrictions and limit of funds, are there any guidelines for employees on count of knives they can purchase, which knives they can purchase, etc? How do the folks working there control themselves when an absolutely must have piece is born? Do they get a look in their eyes like the Dad in "Christmas Story" when he starts thinking about turkey? Or does the novelty wear off because you see the knives all the time?

2) A brief interview with each staff member showing their absolute favorite knife and also their absolute favorite Fiddleback. (or maybe WAS, Osprey, etc.) Pick a set of topics for each: How long have they owned it? Do they use it or is it a safe queen? Why is it the best or their favorite?

3) My thoughts then ran away a bit and I thought it might be funny to ask how many knives they have vs. how many their wives/significant others think they have. That could put people at risk though.

4) Maybe showing staff Fiddleback collections?


Bottom line I guess is showcasing the staff or what its like to be part of the staff.
 
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