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Cover Knife Contest: And the DiamondBlade Goes To…
By Colin Kearns
All I can say is, it’s a good thing our cover knife contest was limited to stories that were only six words long. Otherwise, it would’ve taken me a hell of a lot longer to read through the 5,000-plus entries.
First, a bit about the judging process: There were many entries that were either fewer or more than six words long, and they were immediately disqualified. Of those that were six words long, the entries that stood out most were the ones that followed to the other rule of the contest: They told a story. A lot of the submissions read more like six-word slogans for DiamondBlade, and while some were nice and clever, they ultimately didn’t tell a story. So they were dismissed as well. Sticking to those guidelines, I was still left with a lot of good stories. What follows are some of my favorites:
The dependability of a good knife was a popular theme, and Barry Crane was one of many who wrote about a blade that outlasted a broken relationship: My wife left. My knife didn’t.
Survival came up time and again, and I have two favorites among these stories. The first came from Eric David Whittredge: I survived because of a knife. I love how this story forces you to use your imagination: What did he survive? A bear attack...A bitter-cold night...
My other favorite survival tale was written by Jason Everts: Doctor: “How’d you survive?” Hunter: “Knife.” Achieving a compelling dialogue in six words is not easy, but Everts does that here.
Sharpness was another source of inspiration for many. Some, like Ryan Pierson, were philosophical: Man sharpens knife. Knife sharpens man. Some, such as this one from Mark Leyba, were humorous: Oops! Didn’t need that finger anyway. And a few, including this gem from Jeff Greene, were simply true: Life without a blade is dull.
But the very best stories captured what is perhaps the finest quality of a fine knife: that these blades acquire character when passed down from one generation to the next. And no story expressed that more poignantly that this one--the winner--by Duane Boyd: Someday, son, this will be yours.
Congratulations, Duane. I hope you enjoy this knife and treat it well until the day comes when you pass it on.
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Comments (23)
Congrats Duane...Looks like a heck of a knife.
Congrats Duane!
WOW. That is practically IDENTICAL to my story "Son, this here knife's your inheritance." Though I didn't win (maybe next time!) It makes me feel really good about my entry! I just have to toss this out there though: the winner didn't mention the word knife at all... ( Hw wrote: "Someday, son, this will be yours." This... "this" is a pronoun w/o an antecedent. IE: This what? This car, this boat, this house? It makes the story a little more open-ended-- esp given the rules that stated the story had to be about a knife. Anywho, Congrats to DUANE... I think this was an awesomely fun contest and I hope to see others like it!!!! Keep up the good work, F&S.
That son is pretty darn lucky.. Congrats Duane!
Congrats Duane! Im Super jealous!
Colin, as a side not for future contests: the entries on this contest weren't even fun to read due to the pages and pages of entries from a handful of people who didn't seem to understand the rules. A limited number of entries per person might make it more fun for everybody.
Conradulations Duane! Be careful you do cut an artery with that blade so you can hand it down to your son someday!
OOOoooops! Do "NOT" !!!
way to go Duane!
OK SO WHERE IS THE REFERENCE TO A KNIFE? SOMEDAY WHAT WILL BE HIS SONS ?????? PRETTY PATHETIC!!!!
wrciii, we're obviously talking about a knife. Let's just congratulate the winner. Congratulations!
Well, that was quick!
I submitted my check for a subscription...received my first magazine; Hey, a contest...create an account and go to enter the contest for a great looking knife......CONTEST IS ALREADY OVER.
My first magazine is over a month LATE.......
That sucks.
I am going to have to go with the "Hey, your selection for the Diamondback knife contest winner sucks" group. No mention of a knife and actually not really a story. If you are going to have such contests you should at least reward those who follow the rules.
When I read the first dissenter, I thought, huh, sour grapes. Then I realized that Duane wrote some really good ad copy, and not a story. F&S, I believe you owe a knife to either Barry or Jason (wife or doctor). But Duane got a knife for a good header, not a story.
Congratulation
I am jealous and so is my eight year old grandson
Congratulations Duane! Nice story....I will have to pass along some of my knives to my son someday.
To TAM 9492; Maybe you better go back and re-read the contest rules. It said that the six word "story" No more No less, could be factual or fiction,serious or funny and had to be about a KNIFE. Well he got the six word part OK; Other than that he struck out on the remainder of the rules. It really did NOT tell a story, was NOT serious or funny; there was nothing factual or fiction; AND as I stated earlier did NOT say anything about a KNIFE and that my friend are the "JUST THE FACTS" AGAIN pretty pathetic. I hate to say it but ol Duane must have known someone at Field & Stream.
congrads to the winner but I liked mine, what u think???, Buck skinnin',trout cleanin',me grinnin'
I would make Cody Lundin proud.
Yes money can still buy knives.
Knives aren't luxury they're a necessity.
Not being one to complain, but I just got my issue with the knife contest in it. Is it over already?
hope you like your new knife
You've GOT to be kidding! Perhaps, if you're looking for "stories" in a "writing" contest, it would behoove you to get someone with a college education to judge your contests. This winning "story" appears to be chosen by the stereotypical, redneck, backwoods, toothless outdoorsman. Why? It's misogynistic, chauvinistic, and it doesn't even make any sense
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When I read the first dissenter, I thought, huh, sour grapes. Then I realized that Duane wrote some really good ad copy, and not a story. F&S, I believe you owe a knife to either Barry or Jason (wife or doctor). But Duane got a knife for a good header, not a story.
Congrats Duane...Looks like a heck of a knife.
Yes money can still buy knives.
OOOoooops! Do "NOT" !!!
Well, that was quick!
I submitted my check for a subscription...received my first magazine; Hey, a contest...create an account and go to enter the contest for a great looking knife......CONTEST IS ALREADY OVER.
My first magazine is over a month LATE.......
That sucks.
Congrats Duane!
That son is pretty darn lucky.. Congrats Duane!
Congrats Duane! Im Super jealous!
Colin, as a side not for future contests: the entries on this contest weren't even fun to read due to the pages and pages of entries from a handful of people who didn't seem to understand the rules. A limited number of entries per person might make it more fun for everybody.
Conradulations Duane! Be careful you do cut an artery with that blade so you can hand it down to your son someday!
way to go Duane!
Congratulation
I am jealous and so is my eight year old grandson
Congratulations Duane! Nice story....I will have to pass along some of my knives to my son someday.
congrads to the winner but I liked mine, what u think???, Buck skinnin',trout cleanin',me grinnin'
I would make Cody Lundin proud.
Knives aren't luxury they're a necessity.
Not being one to complain, but I just got my issue with the knife contest in it. Is it over already?
hope you like your new knife
You've GOT to be kidding! Perhaps, if you're looking for "stories" in a "writing" contest, it would behoove you to get someone with a college education to judge your contests. This winning "story" appears to be chosen by the stereotypical, redneck, backwoods, toothless outdoorsman. Why? It's misogynistic, chauvinistic, and it doesn't even make any sense
I am going to have to go with the "Hey, your selection for the Diamondback knife contest winner sucks" group. No mention of a knife and actually not really a story. If you are going to have such contests you should at least reward those who follow the rules.
To TAM 9492; Maybe you better go back and re-read the contest rules. It said that the six word "story" No more No less, could be factual or fiction,serious or funny and had to be about a KNIFE. Well he got the six word part OK; Other than that he struck out on the remainder of the rules. It really did NOT tell a story, was NOT serious or funny; there was nothing factual or fiction; AND as I stated earlier did NOT say anything about a KNIFE and that my friend are the "JUST THE FACTS" AGAIN pretty pathetic. I hate to say it but ol Duane must have known someone at Field & Stream.
wrciii, we're obviously talking about a knife. Let's just congratulate the winner. Congratulations!
WOW. That is practically IDENTICAL to my story "Son, this here knife's your inheritance." Though I didn't win (maybe next time!) It makes me feel really good about my entry! I just have to toss this out there though: the winner didn't mention the word knife at all... ( Hw wrote: "Someday, son, this will be yours." This... "this" is a pronoun w/o an antecedent. IE: This what? This car, this boat, this house? It makes the story a little more open-ended-- esp given the rules that stated the story had to be about a knife. Anywho, Congrats to DUANE... I think this was an awesomely fun contest and I hope to see others like it!!!! Keep up the good work, F&S.
OK SO WHERE IS THE REFERENCE TO A KNIFE? SOMEDAY WHAT WILL BE HIS SONS ?????? PRETTY PATHETIC!!!!
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