HA! I learned that while being a juror on a murder trial...

Personally, I think these types of tests have some merit to them. By showing how much serious abuse one of these knives can take and remain in good shape for me inspires a lot of confidence. It's nice to know that, if I needed to, I could chop my way through a brick wall with my knife, or cut my way through a car door. I have no plans to do that, but if my knives can do THESE tasks, they can do other, equally rough tasks as well.

There's nothing worse than a tool breaking when you need it the most. Seeing these types of results gives me the confidence to abuse these knives if necessary.

hah thats a good one!

OK, Now it's my turn to put in my 3.75 (inflation) cents worth.

Yes testing like that IS dangerous. Yes, it does prove something. NO, it's not really wise, but does give one confidence in whatcha got. As far as the warranty inviting abuse, yeah it can, but I believe most folks that have a Yard, Swamp or Combat blade will not just turn it in if they intentionally do something they shouldn't with their knife just cause of the "iron clad" warranty. Of course there will always be exceptions, but I think few. I valued the test for this. I frequently chop with my knives and have all to frequently hit rocks or something harder than the steel. I would be glad to know before hand, that the blade would not have a major failure from this (I have broken more than one knife, clearing away brush etc.) Would I want to do these tests, NO WAY, I've hurt myself more than once from doing something I shouldn't. Case in point. Last sunday in church I was trying to poke holes through a stack of about 10 papers with a "lock blade" knife. Well the lock failed and the blade shut on my little finger, <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> finally stopped by the bone! or I would have lost it at the first joint from the tip. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> Don't mean anything really just rambling at 0530 in the morning while waiting to get off at 8. I hope this post makes some sense, if not I might just remove it later.

Here is something you can do a Noss test on and it will take a pretty fair beating @ 15 bucks. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> Fun to tweak a bit and great to have in your rig or just around the house. http://countycomm.com/eodrtool.htm Have fun !! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I appreciate your test anyway, KN, and wish you a warm welcome to the yard. Please, be careful. I must warn you. This crowd will clamor for more tests, blood, and destruction while they keep their own knives nice and pretty! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

To keep in a safe and sell for 150% of their retail price a week after they stop selling them in the store, or 200% a year later, or 300% five years down the road <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Kid good tests,

It's essential to understand the tools limits when seeking a solution to a given problem lest you invite disaster........

nope, i AM still laughing at you for selling that DMCG though <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />