The Testify Christmas Classic was held this past weekend in Omaha, NE. For the women, the Best Lifter Award (Morgard the Manatee) went to Christine Miller, and for the men, the Best Lifter Award went to Brady Parkis. The Best Lifter Awards were determined using Sinclair points. See full meet results here and some highlights below:
Barry Charles
I think a walking cane is perfectly legal, including air travel. I’m sure I qualify from a medical standard.
There seems to be a minor community advising people to carry them. They are under $20 on Amazon so not a big investment. But there are works of art that are wickedly light and ferociously strong. Heirloom quality.
Are these an invitation to become a victim or is there a deterrence factor? I’m not sure I can sell the “dandy” factor.
Mark Rippetoe
If you find a high-quality sword-cane, let me know.
Andrew Lewis
It doesn't even need to be a sword. I'm not interested in getting into a fight with a guy with a three-foot oak dowel.
Polearm is a dominant martial weapon.
But if I want it to be a sword, is it okay?
JFord
I'm sure the legality of a sword cane would vary from state to state. I'd make sure. Killing someone with a sword cane may be hard to defend in court. Best to be absolutely certain they're legal in your jurisdiction.
Just my layperson 2 cents worth.
Mark E. Hurling
Blunt force trauma. So simple, even a caveman could do it.
Swordcanes seem to be legal in many states with California and Arkansas being definite exceptions.
BUDK has swordcanes ranging from schlock to moderately expensive. Most of them look a touch flashy.
One good thing about canes and similar blunt force trauma inflictors in general is that they are the most sure way to block an attack with a blade.
Dalton Rankin
I have come with a question relating to Delgadillo's recent video.
To soap or not to soap remains questionable (apparently), but my query is more general. With what brand of cast iron cookware have you had the best experience? After obliterating my mother's cheap-ass-made-in-China frying pan in an attempt to sear a steak, I need to buy her another one--preferably one that is much more hardy. Something at the 50 dollar mark would do Just Fine, but I would definitely be willing to pay more for a product made in America. Of course all thoughts are welcome, especially Mr. Delgadillo's.
Lodge is the only brand I have. There are more expensive brands, but Lodge is cheap and good quality. How did you break the Chinese pan?
Eric Schexnayder
If you live in Texas or otherwise have access to an HEB, they have a brand called Cocinaware that is pretty affordable and durable. I have the enameled 12" skillet and it's been good to me. With enamel, the soap question is irrelevant, but it's much heavier.
I've had mine for about a year with no problems.
While you're at it get yourself an enameled cast iron Dutch oven too, especially since braising season is upon us. And Dutch oven bread is always a treat.
Oso Rojo
I have all Lodge and one Smithey my wife gave me as a present. Expensive but great polish. My Lodge's were all self polished.
Nick Delgadillo
All of mine are Lodge. Readily available, inexpensive.
Obliterated was an inaccurate choice of words; denatured is more representative of what actually happened. The non-stick coating was unable to withstand the heat in which I exposed it, and our DeWalt grinder would have been needed to rid the surface of the residue. However, I was uninterested in choking on the leftover metal filings...
I thank you for the recommendation, Rip and Nick, and I will be sure to get a hold of a Lodge pan soon. Cheers.
stef
If you're buying new, I strongly suggest buying directly from the company.
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