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Offline BigDanInTX

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Knifetests.com
« on: September 18, 2008, 04:59:47 PM »
I found this site several months ago and thought it was really impressive.

This guy will run a fixed blade through tons of torture tests and then rate them based on how they perform.  Not all knives are represented, but there are some good ones there.  =-]

The website seems to have mislinked pics and such, but the rating is what really gets me once you've seen what these things go through!

http://www.knifetests.com/

On my need-to-buy list definitely includes the Cold Steel Bushman.
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Offline Tactical Badger

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Re: Knifetests.com
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2008, 10:49:31 AM »
Holy crap YEAH!!!  That guy does some insane things to knives.  I was really impressed how well my Gerber LMFII did in his tests.  If I ever had to do the stuff he does to knives...something has gone horribly, horribly wrong.

I like the Cold Steel GI Tanto as a backup to my Gerber.  I HAVE to pick one of those up for my BOB.
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Re: Knifetests.com
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2008, 12:22:38 PM »
Oh yeah, the GI Tanto was another one I was interested in.  Both are CHEAP ($).  =-]
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Re: Knifetests.com
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2008, 01:28:09 PM »
The guy that started it deserves props -- he has really taken a beating on bladeforums and knifeforums for his Chris Reeves/Strider reviews (goes by Noss4 or something like that).  Keep in mind however, that his tests are "toughness" oriented, and don't say as much about edge retention, wear resistance, etc. 

That said, I had trouble making the decision to purchase a Busse, but his reviews (along with Cliff Stamp's--another guy that's got his fair share of critics) made it a little easier and pushed me over the edge.


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Re: Knifetests.com
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2008, 05:18:10 PM »
He is the reason I went and bought that $10 Rough use knife on cheaperthandirt.com - I have used it and can personally attest to its ability to keep an edge and its usefulness as a survival knife.
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Re: Knifetests.com
« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2008, 10:51:36 PM »
Those dudes make me cringe.

It's like knife pr0n gone horribly,horribly wrong.  I've watched a few of their tests including a Strider test, poor knife never had a chance.
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Re: Knifetests.com
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2008, 04:57:24 AM »
LMAO...it's like watching a Knife Snuff film...  Holy 8mm, Batman!!
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Re: Knifetests.com
« Reply #7 on: September 26, 2008, 10:09:09 AM »
 :o You know...I never thought about it, but you guys are right. It is a snuff film even down to the jason mask and gloves. *Shivers*. I feel very naughty right now.
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Re: Knifetests.com
« Reply #8 on: September 26, 2008, 10:14:51 AM »
(*rubs his nipples*)
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Re: Knifetests.com
« Reply #9 on: September 30, 2008, 10:52:17 PM »
Ok, those are interesting videos, but seriously what is with the mask? *shakes head*
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Re: Knifetests.com
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2008, 07:54:39 AM »
Wow. All I can say....wow.....

Will probably have a few Ka Bars up for sale at the next gunshow. Have always like the Buck Nighthawks.....might have to find a few more.
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