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Lt.Hawkins
07-22-2001, 12:00 AM
need suggestions! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sword and Shield
07-22-2001, 03:15 PM
Rope, nylon, canvas, wood, plastics, food, grass, twine, rubber, cardboard.

All of these have fallen to my knives in the past, with the greatest pleasure value had in reducing pieces of 2x4s down to matchsticks.

Just go around looking for jobs that need done around the house. Eventually, something will just scream &quot;Cut me!&quot; Then cut it. ;~)

Keepin' it real...real sharp, that is.

tortoise
07-22-2001, 06:46 PM
Print this thread, then shave the paper like Sal does in the 204 video. Then slice it into long sheets. Repeat until sharpening is required. Sharpen. Repeat.

*Not responsible for &quot;The Shining&quot; type madness which may result.

Mancer
07-23-2001, 12:24 AM
Lt Lt Lt, what a silly question, the solution is soooooo obvious.
Just send me all your knives and Ill cut things for you!!!!!!,lol (yeah like that lines gonna work <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> )

Heheehhe

Seeya l8tr buddy

MaNcEr

It's Time To Kick @$$ 'N Chew Bubble Gum

Tightwad
07-23-2001, 10:01 AM
Oh Buddy!!!!!! You say you've run (now let me get this right) things to cut?? How can it be?
Suggest that you seek medical attention because your addiction is much worse than you thought!<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>)
Suggest this treatment plan...Lay down somewhere comfortable then let some one cover you with
knives, maybe the aroma of the steel will help heal you faster!!! What a hoot!!!!!!

The Stare
07-23-2001, 02:51 PM
Two fairly available resources come to mind.

Paper.

Newspaper: Cut in as many assorted ways as you can imagine.

TP/cigarette paper: Suspend 1 square with a piece of thin thread -- or a human hair -- no, you'rs are probably too short -- from a piece of Scotch tape -- rolled into a circle, so the thread/hair is only touching the outside of the tape. The hair/thread should be attached to the paper either in the same style mentioned, or simply by moisture. Object, cut the square cleanly -- no shredding/ripping -- and ensure the top piece remains suspended. (This is at least very like a cutting test developed by Jerry Fisk.)

Typing/printing/copy: Hold high with left hand. Drop. Draw your knife from carry position, Attempt to cut as much of a circle as is possible in the paper, before it hits the floor.

Others. I believe a search on Blade Forums, in the General, Custom Knives, Shop Talk, or Review forums could produce more cutting suggestions.

Rope: 1&quot; or 1 1/8th&quot; 3 strand hemp rope. Sharpen knife/knives to as similar level of sharpness/and angle as possible. Begin making either/both push cuts, and slicing cuts through a single strand of the rope, in approximately 1/32&quot; lengths. Count the number of total cuts, or at point blade will no longer easily make further cuts. Record, compare, use different edge grinds, etc.

Air: Practice self defense routines.

You're limited only by your imagination.

Stare

br44
07-23-2001, 03:45 PM
At first I wondered what planet you live on and then I realized you live on the planet of Clinton. Is it really that bad out there that you have nothing to cut? I seem to find something to cut every day. Otherwise why own a knife.