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I was taught by that short bastard along with a few hundred other skilled fallers that a Dutchman intentional/unintentional is any alteration of the standard facecut/backcut relationship. Some examples, Kerf Dutchman, Step Dutchman, Swizwill, Swing Dutchman, Gap/block face, Coos Bay, Post cut...

A Swizwill is a Dutchman.

Willie, technically any alteration of the "standard" face cut/back cut is a Dutchman. Whether intentional or not.

The way I was taught the Swizwill was no block cut. Usually used in conjunction with a Swing Dutchman. Bore vertically on the tension side even and perpendicular to the apex of the face. It creates a "post" of tension wood which usually aids in pulling the tree after the swing that was started...