Spot's Knife Test

[DaveS]

Well, back in June I met Spots for the first time. As a token of friendship he gave me a hand forged knife. I threw it in my gear bag and pretty much left it hang around doing it's thing. Well, Spots started a "Knife" pass around to test his creations by anyone brave enough to take on the task. I did not get in on the pass around.

Today, I decided to "test" his knife without his knowledge or consent. So, here I go with a series of test...un-beknownst to Spots..

Spots...I do appologize in advance for this post....

Me and Buster Dawg getting ready for the test...

[img]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f397/dsayre/024-1.jpg[/img]

Here is a picture of the knife. At first sight, it seems kinda odd. But in the hand, it has a weight forward feel about like a hatchet or meat cleaver. Not what I would expect of a knife.
[img]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f397/dsayre/002-4.jpg[/img]

So in testing the weight of this thing, I slammed it into a stump. Well, it didn't break! That's good!
[img]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f397/dsayre/003-3.jpg[/img]

So...I took this piece of seasoned red oak...
[img]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f397/dsayre/004-3.jpg[/img]

And hit it one good hard time ...BINGO!!
[img]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f397/dsayre/005-2.jpg[/img]

So...OK...that's cool...So I picked up a piece of unknown wood that was harder than a rock, and went to chopping away...
[img]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f397/dsayre/006-2.jpg[/img]

The knife eating it's way through the wood...It was cut in two in about 2 minutes.
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So after I cut through it, I decided to use the knife as a splitting wedge, by beating the hell out of it with a hammer to split this log with it..
[img]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f397/dsayre/010-1.jpg[/img]

The log split..
[img]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f397/dsayre/011-1.jpg[/img]

And then I decided to just chop dirt and rocks because I was getting totaly bored with this test...
[img]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f397/dsayre/014-1.jpg[/img]

I was getting angry because this knife was not failing me. So, I started beating the hell out of it with a hammer. Folks...I could do no damage to this thing other than busting the handle! Sorry Spots, but I tried to destroy this thing!!
[img]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f397/dsayre/012-1.jpg[/img]

While I was testing Spot"s knife, the Old Lady called for me to come and get supper ready. For the hell of it, I threw the knife at a tree....Damn I'm Good!!!
[img]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f397/dsayre/015-3.jpg[/img]

What she wanted was for me to cut up a chicken for supper. OK...cool...I can do that....so I got Spot's knife, washed it and cut right through the chicken with it...dang!
[img]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f397/dsayre/017-2.jpg[/img]

Then after all the hell I put it through, I decided to see if it was still able to perform...without a flaw it did!
[img]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f397/dsayre/013-1.jpg[/img]

I feel that I did all I could do to destroy this contraption of Spots, but I failed. So in discust...I exposed his knife to an IED (Improvised Explosive Device)....So, I placed an unknown amount of black powder on the ground, layed the knife upon it, and set it with a piece of fuse. Well folks, what happened next is a mere blur, as when I lit that fuse, my little She'wa'wa dog Buster ran up to the fuse and barked at it. Me and the camera man yelled at him, but to no avail! KABOOM!!!! Buster dog hit the shop door, through the doogie door at mach two and dove under the bed. Folks, I could not get that poor little doggie to come out for nothing...he was traumatized!!

The explosion....
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The burnt Knife Blade and crater...
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I could not do no damage to this knife, other than bust the handle with a direct blow by a hammer.

Me and Buster Dawg after our IED test...we're done!
[img]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f397/dsayre/025-1.jpg[/img]

Folks it sure was fun! His knife falls right into what I would expect of a good camp knife. The ability to whittle, chop, split and cut. It would hold up through hell I think...I'm done testing knives for awhile.....

Spot's...your knife is a Satan's Tool!!!
I'd buy one in a heart beat!!!!

Dave S Edited November 30, 2012 by DaveS

[Dolomite`s Breezy]

Poor Buster..lol

[Spots]

I have limited internet right now, but Ill post a short response. That was the craziest, coolest test ever. I built that knife on a whim a few years ago, and always liked the feel of it, though it looked funky. You are a crazy man Dave, and a very entertaining writer. While I encourage hard use, Im afraid I can't warranty a broken handle due to a hammer strike lol. Though I do believe a good paracord wrap and that one might just be unbreakable..... Thanks for the amazing test, and hopefully your lil buddy overcomes his fear of explosives soon....

[Murgatroy]

Good read.

[DaveS]

Spots it was fun, and as I said before...I'll cherish that knife forever. I'm going to replace the handle with maple or paracord. Not sure which. In all seriousness though, that knife is virtualy indistructable! Buster Dawg is recovering well!

Dave S

[Guest fauklin]

Wow...

[UncleJak]

My review of Spots knife is not as cool as this one.....
Great review and a great knife!

[RED333]

Well my OL wanted to know what in the hell I was laughing so hard about. so I let Her read the post.
She wants to know if the dog is OK, I told Her YES just a pic.
That has got to be the best post and test I have ever seen. BIG PLUS ONE DAVE

[DaveS]

Thanks Guys...It was fun...and Buster is doing just fine! However he is a little shaky right now! LOL

Dave S

[R_Bert]

Meh. no welder,.308, or railroad tracks involved. I'm withholding judgement until testing is completed. :-/

[peejman]

Nice.

[R_Bert]

Spots, do you do knives from horseshoes ?

I saw some over at the gunshow that looked interesting (in form), so I thought of you.

Bert

[gjohnsoniv]

Hilarious.

[Spots]

[quote name='R_Bert' timestamp='1354319208' post='853124']
Spots, do you do knives from horseshoes ?

I saw some over at the gunshow that looked interesting (in form), so I thought of you.

Bert
[/quote]

Yeah Ive made a few from them. They are fun lil knives.

[DaveTN]

[quote name='DaveS' timestamp='1354240004' post='852646']
Me and Buster Dawg after our IED test...we're done!
[img]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f397/dsayre/025-1.jpg[/img]

[/quote]

[img]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/TourGlide/Web%20Stuff/rollfloor.gif[/img][img]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y111/TourGlide/Web%20Stuff/rollfloor.gif[/img] That's funny, I don't care who you are.

[RED333]

[quote name='DaveS' timestamp='1354240004' post='852646']
Well, back in June I met Spots for the first time. As a token of friendship he gave me a hand forged knife. I threw it in my gear bag and pretty much left it hang around doing it's thing. Well, Spots started a "Knife" pass around to test his creations by anyone brave enough to take on the task. I did not get in on the pass around.

Today, I decided to "test" his knife without his knowledge or consent. So, here I go with a series of test...un-beknownst to Spots..

Spots...I do appologize in advance for this post....

Me and Buster Dawg getting ready for the test...

[img]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f397/dsayre/024-1.jpg[/img]


[img]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f397/dsayre/025-1.jpg[/img]


Dave S
[/quote]

2 of the best pics of the YEAR!!!

[DaveS]

[quote name='RED333' timestamp='1354325337' post='853182']
2 of the best pics of the YEAR!!!
[/quote]

Thank you!
We're almost back to normal...(whatever that is)....

Dave S

[RED333]

Thanks SO MUCH for posting this, I laugh so hard when I see the pics, we all need a good laugh sometimes!!!

[DaveS]

[quote name='RED333' timestamp='1354328510' post='853207']
Thanks SO MUCH for posting this, I laugh so hard when I see the pics, we all need a good laugh sometimes!!!
[/quote]

And I love making people laugh. My co-workers say they love me and my humor....who knows!

Dave S

[Chazmr]

DaveS - that was great, made my morning!
Thanks for sharing the review and the pics.
I'm glad Buster is ok - he's definitely a good sport to put up with that kind of abuse. LOL.

[ShamGlock]

Ha! This is awesome! I suppose it is now 100% accurate to call these knives "bombproof".

[DaveS]

[quote name='ShamGlock' timestamp='1354463587' post='853783']
Ha! This is awesome! I suppose it is now 100% accurate to call these knives "bombproof".
[/quote]

LOL...never thought of it that way!

Dave S

[Guest Fingersoup]

Spot, are you making any tomahawks yet?

[Spots]

Ive made one, a wrapped eye rasp hawk.

[DaveS]

[quote name='Spots' timestamp='1354484623' post='853896']
Ive made one, a wrapped eye rasp hawk.
[/quote]

I would love to test a hawk....NO GUNPOWDER though!!!!

Dave S