As some of you know, I have started working with one of our members from Pakistan to possibly promote his knives in the North American market. His mission is to prove that not every Pakistan knife is worthy of disgust and ridicule. To show that a maker from that region can be honest, honourable and fair. Long story short, Waqas has impressed me thus far with his standards, his communications and his purpose that I have agreed to put his knives to the test, and possibly help him with marketing them in North America.

Now...most of us have formed our own opinion of knives and steel from this region, and for good reason. Now...I come before you all to ask, "How can that initial impression be changed?"

I ask you all to help me assemble a series of tests meant to show that these knives actually CAN stand up to everyday usage. What kind of test would impress you? Nothing ridiculously destructive or over the top, but honest tests that will show whether or not these knives can be relied upon to get the job done. I am not trying to sell these in any way...I just want an honest person's opinion  of honest tests that might change some perceptions on the steel and craftsmanship from this region.

Cutting tests.

Stress tests.

Sharpening tests

An iKC members standard for a usable and reliable knife. I will take all suggestions, and put together a testing process that is provided by our members.  Keep it realistic,  I am not trying to prove they are indestructable, just that they can be bought with confidence, and not trepidation.

Soooo....any ideas?