Cutting Competition at Bardsters, August Bank Hols

[fluffy]

Fantastic! I'll be there. Staying in lenham all weekend so I'll be in and out. Thanks for the info.
Sorry but I wont be cutting, unless I can use my UKPK!

That really isn't a problem.
UKPKs are allowed and there are plenty of loan choppers

[John56]

Fantastic! I'll be there. Staying in lenham all weekend so I'll be in and out. Thanks for the info.
Sorry but I wont be cutting, unless I can use my UKPK!

I plan on going to Bardters and I normally take bows, throwing knives, competition cutter, airgun etc so you are welcome to have a play. If you are still planning to come to the range we can chat about Bardsters then.

[Manofkent]

There's usually one or two "loaner" competition cutters floating around if you want to get certified and have a go!

Only if everyone else cuts left handed!

Tempting, but I'm used to axes and never used a comp knife. Might be a bit dangerous.
What does it take to 'get certified'?

I plan on going to Bardters and I normally take bows, throwing knives, competition cutter, airgun etc so you are welcome to have a play. If you are still planning to come to the range we can chat about Bardsters then.

Good stuff. I'll PM you when I can get involved.

[fluffy]

Only if everyone else cuts left handed!

Tempting, but I'm used to axes and never used a comp knife. Might be a bit dangerous.
What does it take to 'get certified'?



Good stuff. I'll PM you when I can get involved.

did that for the first two years. everyone thought I was left handed

certification involves learning about safe cutting procedures and good cutting technique, you have some practice under the watchful eye of Longstrider who declares you fit to take part under the pressures of competition.

[Longstrider]

With over a dozen cutters this is shaping up to be a damned good event

For those who don't already know .... To become a BladeSports Certified Cutter you simply need to prove that you are able to attempt (not neccessarily achieve) the types of cut that you will see in a competition, in a safe manner. safe for you and for those around you. You will need to understand and adhere to the BladeSports Rules (available on the day). Certification is taken with a BladeSports Instructor (me) who will decide whether you are going to be a safe cutter in competition.
Your knife will have to meet BladeSports regulations if you are to compete in the competititon, but if you do not own such a knife then loaners will be available, both from other kind cutters and from me.

There will be a cost involved. Materials that we cut need to be payed for. I expect this to be between £15 and £20 per cutter for the competition, and a little more for those who wish to take Certification and then also cut in the comp (as they will get through more materials)

I will be looking to talk to cutters on the day about the way forward for BladeSports UK. I hope this will involve the running of a British Championship, (with placings and prizes) to probably be held during the Summer of next year. I will need help organising this event and will speak to cutters on the matter at Bardsters about this.

[parbajtor]

That really isn't a problem.
UKPKs are allowed and there are plenty of loan choppers

I want to see a UKPK do the "4 x 2". Entertainment while getting the dinner prepped.

[Chastiser]

I want to see a UKPK do the 4mm x 2mm. Entertainment while getting the dinner prepped.

should be easy, even with a spydie

[Manofkent]

I want to see a UKPK do the "4 x 2". Entertainment while getting the dinner prepped.

I reckon I could have it done by Christmas.

[fluffy]

I want to see a UKPK do the 4' x 2'. Entertainment while getting the dinner prepped.

that would be much more fun...would we allow time out for resharpening?

[Stew]

I will be looking to talk to cutters on the day about the way forward for BladeSports UK. I hope this will involve the running of a British Championship, (with placings and prizes) to probably be held during the Summer of next year. I will need help organising this event and will speak to cutters on the matter at Bardsters about this.

Good man!

[John56]

Good stuff. I'll PM you when I can get involved.

If you fancy an informal chat and look around before you consider joining that's fine by me. I am there most Wednesday evenings, just drop me a PM.

[TallNHairyDave]

I've started a thread for the campout to handle the camping logistics side of it..

http://www.britishblades.com/forums/...d.php?t=149962