I really couldnt think of a decent reason to watch the tests
I find almost no value in them, other than the amusement of it all
I refuse to endorse such behavior
but if dan digs it then I am ok with it I guess
You're not the only who feels that way, Dave. In fact, there are those who don't even find the tests amusing. And some of them, including Mike Stewart, are knifemakers I respect. (You can check out Mike's comments here if you're interested:
Video Knife Tests.)
I certainly understand Dan's elation with respect to the "tests". After all, noss awarded the Scrapper 6 the highest survival rating he's ever given to a knife.
While there are many who feel this way I'm not one. I tend to read a bit deeper into whats being done rather than how it's done.
My franklin Dictionary says the following about "Test"
1) A critical examination or evaluation: Trail
2) A means or result of testing
I would have to say that what Noss does certainly fits with in the definition of "Test".
Unfortunally there are those who believe that in order for a "test" to be valid or of any value it must be structured, done with calibrated test equipment under strictily controlled conditions. While there is a place for this type of testing it's also good to do "Real world testing".
Sure Noss goes over the top and does thigs to a knife that 99.9% of the users would not do. And yes what he does is considered gross abuse however,the bottom line is he shows you the limit of the tool.
There are also some people who can't get past the mask. How can we possibly take him seriously after all he wears a mask. Well, who cares get over it.....personaly I think of it as nothing more than a safety mask.
