VorpelSword
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I was an initial fan, but became disappointed in the "Forged In Fire" TV program. I really enjoyed the testing, but it was changed for each episode. The makers were always required to make a knife that no regular citizen would EDC unless they were a hunter-gatherer or warfighter (exaggeration). I kept looking for an episode to produce a masterwork. The show's format never really allowed that to happen. There were some really great looking and well performing knives made, but the time pressure always got in the way of a knife makers creating a true master work.
I know that there are excellent makers out there with access to top-drawer materials who are working in techniques that they have mastered.
I would lolve to see a special show where they tested highly touted production and semi-custom knives to destruction. The budget for such a show would allow them to buy high-end knives off the shelf and and find their ultimate limitations.. Edge retention, toughness would be my interest. Corrosion resistance is important of course, but everyone knows that steel will corrode to some extent. Usability might be a subjective thing, but the user's ability to keep a controlling grip on a knife while processing an Elk is important too.
There could be several episodes with testing on categories or types of knives together. . .. from pocket folders through belt knives and on to camp knives and so on. Price range might be one way to groupe knives . . . .these are details.
I know that this might not be that interesting to a wide audience. I know that premium knife makers would resist and involve lawyers.
Just early morning wishful thinking over my coffee.
I know that there are excellent makers out there with access to top-drawer materials who are working in techniques that they have mastered.
I would lolve to see a special show where they tested highly touted production and semi-custom knives to destruction. The budget for such a show would allow them to buy high-end knives off the shelf and and find their ultimate limitations.. Edge retention, toughness would be my interest. Corrosion resistance is important of course, but everyone knows that steel will corrode to some extent. Usability might be a subjective thing, but the user's ability to keep a controlling grip on a knife while processing an Elk is important too.
There could be several episodes with testing on categories or types of knives together. . .. from pocket folders through belt knives and on to camp knives and so on. Price range might be one way to groupe knives . . . .these are details.
I know that this might not be that interesting to a wide audience. I know that premium knife makers would resist and involve lawyers.
Just early morning wishful thinking over my coffee.
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