Show Notes

056 – Bob Demarco The Knife Junkie

056 Show Info – Talking with a Knife Junkie

Show Topic: Kyle and Dan talk with Bob DeMarco about his podcast and some cool knives 

Overview:

Have you ever been in a struggle to pick a new knife?  The Knife Junkie is there to help!  In talking with him, junkie is a true term that he has embodied and it is apparent how much he loves ALL knives.  We learn a little more about Bob’s personal life and what goes on with his podcast. Hope you guys enjoy the show!

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Stay in Touch with the Podcast / Hosts

Shout Outs / Gear Talk 

  • Woodcraft stores for recutting and flat wood rocker probably has it also 
  • Robins cases kyle and I both use and love, it adds a little class 
  • Chef bob turns out it might be a great big world but the knife community is a tight family 
  • Is a listener, turns out we have friends in common bought the first French laundry handles 
  • Euphoria event stay sharp with chef Craig, Dan Eastland, and Jason knight september 18 1 and 3 Pm https://euphoriagreenville.com/events/stay-sharp/
  • That right I said chef Craig, he is walking! Using a walker or stick while he gets balance and stamina back but he is well on his way to being back. Will be teaching a class in september 
  • OLFA – 30 Degree razor 

Blade Show / Upcoming Shows

  • Midwest Knifemakers Guild Hammer In – August 19-21
  • Twin Cities Knife Show – Sep 30 – Oct 02
  • Blade West October 5-7 

Dan’s rant 

  • Put your name on your blade 

Interview

Early Years / Family

  • Where did you grow up
  • What was the first knife that you had growing up
  • How did you meet your wife and where does it rank on the Dan and Kyle scale

What did you have in your pocket today?

  • Emotional Support Knife

Philosophy on Knives

  • What made you want to be more involved in the industry
  • How has your taste in knives changed over the years or has it?
  • How did you get started with reviews
  • What do you look for in knifemakers  
  • What steels do you like and why
  • What do you look for in a blade    
    • Thickness of blades
    • Handle materials
    • Lock types

Podcast

  • How do you pick what knife models to promote on the show
  • Thursday Night Knives – What is that all about?
  • Knife Town Hall – Same question
  • Who have been some of your favorite guests 
  • If someone hasn’t heard your podcast before, are there any good episodes to start on
  • Pateron
    • Traditional Junkie
    • Tactical Junkie
    • Gentleman Junkie

 

Blade Show

  • What was your first Blade Show like?
    • Do you make a bunch of pre show contacts for interviews? 
    • How do you try to get around and talk to everyone you want to talk to?
  • What were some of your favorite knives or makers to cover / work with 

Rapid Fire

  • Hogue
  • ESEE 
  • Benchmade
  • Cold Steel
  • Spyderco
  • CRKT
  • Emmerson
  • Leatherman
  • TOPS
  • KA-Bar / Becker Knife & Tool
  • Microtech
  • Gerber
  • Boker
  • ZT
  • Buck
  • SOG
  • Reate
  • Civii
  • WE Knives
  • Chris Reeve
  • Custom Maker
  • Dogwood custom knives

How to find more about Bod DeMarco AKA The Knife Junkie

Past Episodes

092 – Josh from REK

Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Josh from REK on the show!  He shared a lot of great knowledge on how he makes and got into knives from the sharpening side. Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page  Phoenix Abrasives Use Discount […]

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091 – Shot Show 2024

Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Joe Snarski on the show!  He shared a lot of great knowledge on how he makes and got into CNC produced handle scales. Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page  Jantz Knife Supply Use Discount Code “KPGrip” for […]

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090 – Joe Snarski

Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Joe Snarski on the show!  He shared a lot of great knowledge on how he makes and got into CNC produced handle scales. Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page  Jantz Knife Supply Use Discount Code “KPGrip” for […]

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089 – Jessica Collins / Goat n Hammer

Show Topic / Overview Jessica Collin and  Mark. Hopper share how they started working together and some of Jessica’s backstory.  They both have some extremely fascinating life stories and we are grateful they shared them with us.  Hearing their backstory about their Forged in Fire episode was awesome! Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium […]

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088 – Mark Hopper Most Interesting Man In the World Contender

Show Topic / Overview So sorry this episode was not able to go up sooner!  Life and Hollidays got in the way, but this was a great show!  Mark shares some of his extremely fascinating life with us and it is truly amazing. Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials […]

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087 – Brent Smith – Bald Man Knife And Tool

Show Topic / Overview Dan wasn’t feeling well, but the show went on!  This show we had on a guy I am proud to call a friend, Brent Smith of Bald Man Knife And Tool.  Brent comes at knifemaking from a unique perspective and is an all around good guy. Hope you all enjoy the […]

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086 – This Could Get A Little Ranty

Show Topic / Overview Dan and Kyle, but mostly Dan talk about some things we are seeing in. the knife industry. Hope you all enjoy the show! Show Items Mentioned Sandpaper Boxes Plano 23780-00 Deep Stowaway Box with Adjustable Dividers Plano Rustrictor 3700 Deep POWERTEC 71003 Diamond Grinding Wheel Dresser Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas […]

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085 – Dr. Larrin Thomas Returns!

085 Show Info – Dr. Larrin Thomas Show Topic / Overview Dan and Kyle had a blast talking with Dr. Larrin about some metallurgy questions that seem to keep coming up in the knife world.  It is always great to talk with such an awesome guy and the amount of knowledge he shares, is super impressive! […]

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084 – Ben Petersen of Knafs!

084 Show Info – Ben Petersen Show Topic / Overview Dan and Kyle had a blast talking with Ben about his life, business / jobs he had, and little on the trip that Dan and him went on to the Amazon with Bushcraft Global.  Ben was an amazing guest with a great amount of knowledge on […]

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083 – Another Trip To The Amazon

083 Show Info – Curtis Wright Show Topic / Overview Dan and Kyle had a blast talking with Curtis about his life and the trip that Dan and Curtis went on to the Amazon with Bushcraft Global. Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page  Jantz Knife […]

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082 – David Burke of OLC Knives

082 Show Info – David Burke – One Leg Coot Knives Show Topic / Overview Dan and Kyle had a blast talking with David about his life, how he got into knifemaking, and some safety information.  We also talked about some information / equipment he wished he knew as a newer maker.  Hope you all enjoy […]

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081 – John Blazy (Dichrolam)

081 Show Info – John Blazy Show Topic / Overview Dan and I had a blast talking with John about his products as well as how he came up with some of the designs.  Some of the colors he is able to get in his materials, are just amazing! Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors […]

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080 – Chad Kimmell

080 Show Info – Chad Kimmell of Summit and Sea Smithing Show Topic / Overview I had a blast talking with my friend Chad about knifemaking, food, Damascus, and a very tragic subject of suicide with our military veterans.  It was great talking with him about all sorts of things.  Chad has said one of his […]

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079 – Bob Rankin Custom Knives

079 Show Info – Bob Rankin Custom Knives Show Topic / Overview We talk with Bob Rankin of Bob Rankin Custom Knives about knifemaking, Damascus, and a very tragic subject of suicide with our military veterans.  We really enjoyed getting to know what an amazing person Bob is and hopefully this can help bring some light to […]

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078 – SET Supply and Beyond!

078 Show Info – SET Supply and Beyond! Show Topic / Overview Kyle talks with Todd Hunt of TM Hunt Custom Knives about SET Supply and other random topics.  It is a blast talking with Todd and hearing some of the things he is doing is inspiring as well as just pure awesome!  There were some […]

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077 – Credit Card Processing

077 Show Info – Credit Card Processing Show Topic / Overview Dan and Kyle talk with Greg about the vastly interesting topic of credit card processing.  It isn’t very glamorous, but is one of the critical items that we all have to use for our businesses.  Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials […]

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076 – Blade Show 2023 Review

076 Show Info – Blade Show 2023 Review Show Topic / Overview Dan and Kyle talk about some of the many things we saw at the show and most importantly, all the AWESOME people we got to meet!  This is another minimally edited show, please let us know how you like these.  It is much easier […]

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075 – A Peek Behind the Curtain

075 Show Info – A peek behind the curtain Show Topic / Overview Dan and Kyle lost one of the tracks, then the recording software company found the online recording for Kyle’s track, so…It is late, but some good heart the heart on this one.  Hope you guys enjoy.   Tell us if you would like […]

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074 – Lora Schwarzer

074 Show Info – Lora Schwarzer Show Topic / Overview Dan and Kyle talk to the Lora Schwarzer about her life and how she got into knifemaking.  How Lora got into knifemaking is very interesting as well as the style of knives she makes is not widely made.  She makes Scagel style knives that she learned […]

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073 – Steve Schwarzer

073 Show Info – Steve Schwarzer Show Topic / Overview Dan and Kyle talk to the legend Steve Schwarzer about his life and many different topics of Damascus.  Steve is a great Knifemaker, story teller, and all around good guy!  We really appreciated him taking the time to talk with us about what his passion in […]

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072 – Dealer Relationships

072 Show Info – Dealer Relationships Show Topic: Dan and Kyle talk about some of the questions they have been getting a lot recently about dealer relationships.  How to approach a dealer, what does a good relationship with a dealer look like, and what communication you should be having on a somewhat regular basis. Overview: In […]

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071 – Kevin Estela from Fieldcraft Survival

071 Show Info – Kevin Estela from Fieldcraft Survival Show Topic: Dan and Kyle talk with Kevin about how he got to where he is in the knife industry, how he got into teaching, and what the difference is between survival classes, bushcraft classes, and fieldcraft classes are. Overview: Kevin has been a great force in the […]

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070 – Patrick Roehrman of MT Knives

070 Show Info – Patrick Roehrman Show Topic: Dan and Kyle talk with Patrick about how he got to where he is in the knife industry and his classes he filmed for  Overview: Kyle met Patrick at his first ever Blade Show back in 2018.  Since then, they have become good friends and help share knowledge with […]

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069 – Savannah Swaggs

069 Show Info – Savannah Swaggs Show Topic: Dan and Kyle talk with Savannah about how she got to where she is in the knife industry.   Overview: Dan met Savannah at SHOT show this past year and she graciously decided to join us for a podcast. It was very interesting learning a little more about her […]

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068 – The European Affaire – Nemanja Bogdanov

068 Show Info – The Life of Nemanja Show Topic: Dan and Kyle talk with Nemanja.  How he grew up and then how he got mixed up in this knife industry. Overview: Dan met Nemanja on the outskirts of the last Bushcraft Global trip with Joe Flowers.   Joe stuck them on the outskirts of camp […]

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067 – Shot Show 2023

067 Show Info – Happenings at Shot Show 2023 Show Topic: Dan and Kyle talk about all the cool stuff from Shot Show 2023 Overview: Dan was able to attend Shot Show 2023 in Las Vegas.  It was great to hear about all the new products, new vendors, and new guests to come on the show. Hope […]

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066 – Grumpy Grunt

066 Show Info – One of our favorite YouTubers! Show Topic: Dan and Kyle talk with Grumpy Grunt about his life, time in the military, knives, and his YouTube channel.    Overview: Dan has known Grumpy Grunt for more time than Kyle.  We had an awesome meal at Blade Show in Atlanta in 2022 and it […]

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065 – Nick Beaulieu The Edged Professional

065 Show Info – Talking about Arkansas Stones Show Topic: Kyle talks with Nick about his life, sword polishing, and how Arkansas Stones could fit into your sharpening arsenal. Overview: This show has some great insight into how dads have to constantly adapt!  Sorry about all the background noise from the kids playing in the garage […]

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064 – The Legal Side with David Kim

064 Show Info – So you want to keep your house?  David Kim Show Topic: Dan and Kyle talk with David about how to limit your liability in the knifemaking game. Overview: This one was a great one!  David helps to remove a little bit of the hard to understand language around the legal side of […]

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063 – Corey Dunlap

063 Show Info – Corey Dunlap Show Topic: Dan and Kyle talk with Corey about his life and how sharpening knives has blossomed into a career! Overview: This one was a great one!  Corey talks with us about how he became a chef and with the restaurant giving him some decent knives, it fead his desire […]

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062 – Blade Show West 2022

062 Show Info – Blade Show West 2022 Show Topic: Dan and Kyle talk about how Blade Show West went! Sorry for all the website issues, it is all straightened out now!  Shows will be released on the 1st and 15th of the month going forward.  Hope you all enjoy the show! Overview: We talk about how […]

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061 – Maximus Knives

061 Show Info – Neil Warren – Maximus Knives Show Topic: Kyle talks with Neil about his life and how he got into knifemaking! Overview: Sorry for all the website issues, this show was a good one.  We will be having more shows out to you quicker.  Let Kyle know if you read this, he will […]

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060 – Jason Knight

060 Show Info – Jason Knight Show Topic: Dan and Kyle talk with Jason about his life and how he got into knifemaking! Overview: This one was a great one!  Jason talks with us about a lot of his early life as well as some of the Forged In Fire years.  We talk about a bunch […]

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059 – Bushcraft Global 2022 Trip

059 Show Info – 2022 Bushcraft Global Amazon Trip Show Topic: Kyle talks with Dan and Joe Flowers about their amazing Amazon trip! Overview: This one isn’t super knife heavy, sorry guys!   We talk a little bit on how knife geometry affects cutting, but mainly about Dan and Joe’s amazing trip!  Hope you all enjoy […]

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058 – Chatting with Todd Hunt

058 Show Info – Todd Hunt Show Topic: Kyle talks with Todd Hunt about some about his new shop, blade show experiences over the years, and life stories.  Overview: Todd Hunt is a good friend of the show and since Dan is with Joe Flowers in the Amazon, the show must go on!  I had a great […]

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057 – Shane Adams From ESEE

057 Show Info – Shane Adams from ESEE Show Topic: Kyle and Dan talk with Shane from ESEE about his life, how he got involved in the Randal Adventure Training School, and Social Media.  Overview: Shane has a very unique path to where he currently is.  He was a teacher, a bicycle shop owner, and now the marketing […]

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056 – Bob Demarco The Knife Junkie

056 Show Info – Talking with a Knife Junkie Show Topic: Kyle and Dan talk with Bob DeMarco about his podcast and some cool knives  Overview: Have you ever been in a struggle to pick a new knife?  The Knife Junkie is there to help!  In talking with him, junkie is a true term that he has embodied and […]

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055 – Blade Show 2022 Wrap Up and Cool Things / People We Saw

055 Show Info – Blade Show Wrap Up 2022 Show Topic: Kyle and Dan talk about Blade Show 2022 Overview: There was A LOT that happened that was cool at Blade Show this year.  Dan and Kyle sat down after taking some time off after the show to discuss things and people they saw at the show. […]

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054 – Alicia Newton Blade Show 2022

054 Show Info – The Blade Show Boogie / Show Me with Alicia Show Topic: Kyle and Dan talk with Alicia about Blade Show 2022 Overview: A few things have changed since we had Alicia on (KPP 031).  We talk with her about some of the new things with Blade Show as well as a few helpful […]

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053 – Peter and Cory Martin Talk Knives

053 Show Info – Peter and Cory Martin Talk Knives Show Topic: Kyle and Dan talk with Peter and Cory Martin about how they make their incredible knives and how they got into knifemaking. Overview: Peter has been making knives for 33 years!  He has seen a lot in the industry and has made many unique knives. […]

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052 – Talking Photography with Cory Martin

052 Show Info – Professional Photographer Cory Martin Helps Us Improve Our Photos Show Topic: Kyle and Dan talk with Cory Martin about how to make our knife pictures really stand out. Overview: We have both known Cory Martin for a long time.  He is an excellent photographer and he graciously accepted to help share some of […]

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051 – Dylan Fletcher is Back!

051 Show Info – Dylan’s Back, Back Again, Dylan’s Back, Tell a Friend Show Topic: Kyle and Dan talk with Dylan about his return to knifemaking and fondly look back on some old stories too. Overview: We talk and hang out with a guest they had way back on show 009! Dylan Fletcher is back on the […]

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050 – The Show Must Go On

050 Show Info – The Show Must Go On Show Topic: Kyle and Dan had a guest lined up, but couldn’t seem to get schedules to match up and decided to talk about some life experiences with donating knives to charities and working with YouTube channels. Chef Craig Needs Your Help! Fund Raiser at Cooks Station – […]

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049 – Mark Zalesky

049 Show Info – Mark Zalesky Show Topic: Kyle and Dan talk with Mark about where he grew up and how he got into knife industry.  It was so interesting getting to learn more about Mark who is the editor of Knife Magazine and the history of the Bowie knife! Overview: Mark started off his years collecting […]

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048 – Shawn Huston of Triple B Handmade

048 Show Info – LT Wright of L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives Show Topic: Kyle and Dan talk with Shawn about where he grew up and how he got into knifemaking.  It was so interesting getting to learn more from this interesting young maker! Overview: Shawn started off as an EMT and began his knifemaking journey by sharpening […]

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047 – LT Wright Knives

047 Show Info – LT Wright of L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives Show Topic: Kyle and Dan talk with LT about where he grew up and how he got into knifemaking.  He has a very interesting path through life that led him to making knives. Overview: LT had a very interesting path through life that has led him […]

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046 – Jason Fry The Guild Guy

046 Show Info – Jason Fry of Fry Custom Knives Show Topic: Kyle and Dan talk with Jason about where he grew up and how he got into knifemaking, what a behavior analyst does, and about the National and Texas Knifemakers Guild Overview: Jason is one interesting person who challenges what a Knifemaker is suppose to look like. […]

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045 – John Medlin Ace Leather and Knife Works

045 Show Info – John Medlin from Ace leather and Knife Works Show Topic: Kyle and Dan talk with John about where he grew up and how he got into knifemaking and all the crazy steps along the way. Overview: John is one of the people I have heard a lot about over the last few years. […]

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044 – Questions and Holliday Gift Guide

044 Show Info – Listener Questions and Holliday Gift Guide Show Topic: Kyle and Dan talk about some questions from the most recent SC guild meeting and some gift ideas for your Knifemaker! Overview: Today on the show it is just Dan and Kyle talking about some of the questions that came up in the most recent […]

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043 – Blade Show West 2021 Recap

043 Show Info – Blade Show West 2021 Recap – With a True Visionary Show Topic: Kyle and Dan talk about the Blade Show West knife show and some of the things that happened. Overview: Today on the show it is just Dan and Kyle talking about Blade Show West 2021.  Dan was able to attend this […]

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042 – Vince Molina from Dreamer Forge / Brodbeck Ironworks

042 Show Info – Vince Molina from Dreamer Forge / Brodbeck Ironworks Show Topic: Kyle and Dan talk with Vince about where he grew up and how he got into knifemaking Overview: Today we are pleased to have one of the men behind our great sponsor Brodbeck Ironworks Vince Molina!  Vince has a very unique story of […]

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041 – Kyle Nelson from Flying Shark Knives

041 Show Info – Kyle Nelson of Flying Shark Knives Show Topic: Kyle and Dan talk with Kyle Nelson from Flying Shark Knives Overview: Today we are pleased to have the man in the purple jacket, Kyle Nelson from Flying Shark Knives with us on the show!   Kyle makes some great handle material combos and it […]

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040 – Doug Ritter and Knife Rights Ultimate Steel Giveaway

040 Show Info – Doug Ritter and Knife Rights Ultimate Steel Giveaway Show Topic: Kyle and Dan talk with Doug Ritter from Knife Rights about what they are doing and their Ultimate Steel Giveaway! Overview: Today we are pleased to have Doug Ritter the driving force behind Knife Rights with us.  Doug was our first guest on […]

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039 – Midwest Knifemakers Guild Hammer-In

039 Show Info – Midwest Knifemakers Guild Hammer-In Show Topic: Kyle talks with Jeb Taylor and Jess Hoffman about the upcoming hammer-in in Mankato Minnesota.  Overview:  Have you wished there was a way to learn more about knifemaking from an expert and you are able to raise your hand and ask a question while they […]

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038 – The 2021 Blade Show Crunch!

038 Show Info – Kyle and Dan talk about the Blade Show crunch! Show Topic: Kyle and Dan Answer Listener Questions Overview:  This is just a quick show to get up and tell you some people / companies we are excited to see at Blade Show this year.  We also talk some about what we are working […]

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037 – Larrin Thomas Returns to Talk about MagnaCut!

037 Show Info – Larrin Thomas and MagnaCut Show Topic: Kyle and Dan Answer Listener Questions Overview:  There are all sorts of misconceptions when it comes to knife steel.  We covered some of the elements in steel in show 006 and went deep into heat treating on show 007 and talked to Larrin about his life in […]

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036 – Phoenix Abrasives

036 Show Info – All about Sanding Belts with Phoenix Abrasives Show Topic: Sean Ryan and Greg Magnuson –  All about Sanding Belts Overview: As listeners to the show, you will more than likely are a knifemaker or know a little more than the average bear about knifemaking.  One of the most important aspects of this […]

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035 Ethan Becker

035 Show Info – Ethan Becker “The Most Interesting Man Alive” Show Topic: Ethan Becker / Becker Knife & Tool Overview: As listeners to the show, you will more than likely have heard Ethan Beckers name thrown around in knife conversations.  But did you know how many other things he has been involved in other […]

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034 Ben Secrist / SC Knifemakers Guild

034 Show Info – Ben Secrist / South Carolina Custom Knifemakers Guild Show Topic: The First SC Custom Knifemakers Guild Meeting Overview: As listeners to the show, you will know Dan put out the call for people in the SC area to come to his shop and start a guild!  One of those fine people […]

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033 A New Shop

033 Show Info – A New Shop Show Topic: Kyle and Dan talk about shop ideas, tools, and what you might want in a new shop. Overview: As some of you are already aware, I (Kyle) have bought a new house and with that, I have a new shop space!  This opens up a huge […]

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032 A Big time with Big Chris

032 Show Info – Christopher Berry  Show Topic: Interview with Chris Berry about all things knives. Overview: As most of you are aware from viral Facebook videos, Big Chris is well known for his competition choppers and competing in Blade Sports.  He is a super nice guy with a spectacular beard!  Chis use to be […]

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031 Talking Blade Show with Alicia Newton

031 Show Info – Blade Show with Alicia Newton Show Topic: What to know about Blade Show. Overview: As most of you are aware, Blade Show was canceled this year.  We thought it would be cool to talk with the main contact for the show!  Alicia is the head of the organization that helps organized […]

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030 – Under Rated Tools

030 Show Info – Under Rated Tools Show Topic: What are some lesser know tools for the knife shop Overview: We thought it would be cool to talk about some of the under rated tools in the knife shop.  There are a bunch of tools that we use everyday that are just as important to […]

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029 – Nate Patel The King of Camo

029 Show Info – Nate Patel Show Topic: Laser Engraving Overview: Nate Patel is a very interesting guy that found his way into the knife industry in a very interesting way.  He does laser engraving and he talks about his laser and some of the aspects of laser engraving.  We also do a lightening round […]

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028 – Nicholas Nichols

028 Show Info – Nicholas Nichols Show Topic: Kyle and Dan Answer Listener Questions Overview: Nicholas Nichols is a great knife maker and a friend of the podcast.  He has a unique perspective on knives with being able to bring in some of his full time job restaurant experience into his knives.  We have a […]

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027 – Larrin Thomas from Knife Steel Nerds

027 Show Info – Larrin Thomas Show Topic: Kyle and Dan Answer Listener Questions Overview:  There are all sorts of misconceptions when it comes to knife steel.  We covered some of the elements in steel in episode 006 and went deep into heat treating on show 007.  Evaluating which knife steel is better than another is […]

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026 – Kyle and Dan Question & Answer

026 Show Info – Kyle and Dan Question & Answer Show Topic: Kyle and Dan Answer Listener Questions Overview:  We get a lot of questions, either knife related or other topics.  Dan and I thought it would be fun to do a show where we asked the listeners for questions to talk about on the […]

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025 – Joshua Swanagon Talks Shot Show 2020

025 Show Info – Joshua Swanagon Talks Shot Show 2020 Show Topic: Andy Tran of InnerBark Outdoors Overview:  We have a returning guest on the show again today Joshua Swanagon from Knife and Gear Society.  In podcast 011 we talked with Joshua about his some of his knife designs, what it is like to be […]

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024 – Andy Tran of InnerBark Outdoors

024 Show Info – Going Inside with InnerBark Outdoors Show Topic: Andy Tran of InnerBark Outdoors Overview:  Dan first met Andy on a Bushcraft Global trip and they instantly became friends.  Andy is a law enforcement officer by day and Bushcraft / YouTube documenter at night.  Right now Andy has an impressive 121k subscribers to his […]

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023 – Greg Hansen of G.L. Hansen and Sons

023 Show Info – Getting a Handle on Micarta Show Topic: Greg Hansen of G.L. Hansen and Sons Overview:  Greg drops a TON of knowledge on how he makes his handle material and how he ended up getting to where he is.  This show gives a cool behind the scenes look about how handle material […]

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022 – Chef Craig Kuhns

022 Show Info – Chef Craig Kuhns Show Topic: Chef Craig Kuhns Overview:  Our first show with with a chef!  Chef Craig drops a TON of knowledge on how chefs and cooks in professional kitchens use knives as well as some of his personal preferences on knives.  This show gives a cool behind the scenes […]

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021 – Sarah and Jason – All about Leather Working

021 Show Info – Sarah and Jason Show Topic: Sarah from Soul Bound Leather and Jason Moulenbelt from Diomedies Industries Overview:  Our first show with 4 people!  We talk with Sarah from Soul Bound Leather and Jason from Diomedies Industries.  Both are unbelievable leather workers and have very cool individual styles.  Sarah has been concentrating on […]

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020 – John Coffman

020 Show Info – John Coffman Show Topic: John Coffman – Owner of Dragonfly Blade Works Overview:  Our guest tonight is John Coffman who was a police officer for the Cumming GA police department before he decided to do a career change and apprenticed under Andy Roy of Fiddleback Forge.  He makes some awesome bushcraft […]

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019 – Shawn Moulenbelt

019 Show Info – Shawn Moulenbelt Show Topic: Shawn Moulenbelt – Owner of 51 Bravo and Forged in Fire Contestant Overview:  Our guest tonight is Shawn Moulenbelt who is an Army veteran and was on Forged in Fire (Season 7 Episode 3).  He makes some awesome bushcraft style blades and has even started making a […]

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018 – Walter Sorrells

018 Show Info – Walter Sorrells Show Topic: Walter Sorrells – Knife maker and YouTube Star! Overview:  Today we have Walter Sorrells on the podcast. I have always known him for his awesome YouTube videos.  As of our recording, he has 317 videos and 339k subscribers which is absolutely crushing it!  He puts out some […]

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017 – Joe Flowers

017 Show Info – Joe Flowers Show Topic: Joe Flowers – Knife designer for Condor Tool & Knife and owner of Bushcraft Global Overview:  Today we have Joe Flowers on the podcast.  Joe started his knife journey when he was little with a Buck 110 inspired knife his dad gave him and when he moved […]

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016 – David Andersen

016 Show Info – David Andersen Show Topic: David Anderson – The Face of Knife Center and Owner of Nordsmith Knives Overview:  Today we have David Andersen on the podcast.  David first got his love of knives from the Boy Scouts of America and has continued his love ever since.  He wanted to be more […]

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015 – David Moore

015 Show Info – David Moore Show Topic: David Moore – Bladesports International Competitor Overview:  Today we have David Moore on the podcast.  We had never really heard of David until his break out success with Bladesports at Blade Show in 2019.  He was able to place 5th in the world at that event, which is impressive! […]

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014 – Stephan Fowler Talks Damascus

014 Show Info – Stephan Fowler Talks Damascus  Show Topic: Stephan Fowler of Fowler Blades Overview:  Today we have Stephan Fowler back with us to talk about Damascus and how it is made.  Stephan was on the podcast in show 010, and is very knowledgeable about the art of pattern welded steel.  It was a […]

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013 – H. Clay Aalders Uncovered

013 Show Info – Clay H. Aalders Uncovered Show Topic: Clay H. Aalders digital editor of https://knifemagazine.com Overview: H. Clay Aalders is a lifelong edged tool user.  He started out of college going to Kenya and doing archeological research of remains animal remains.  They were trying to replicate marks seen on bones with knapped rocks […]

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012 – Todd Hunt Thing

012 Show Info – The Todd Hunt Thing Show Topic: Todd Hunt of www.tmhuntcustomknives.com  Overview:  Todd Hunt makes some awesome knives and great gear!  He is a great guy that has helped out many other makers throughout his career.  Todd started making knives while watching his dad make them on a workbench at their house […]

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011 – Joshua Swanagon Exposed

011 Show Info – Joshua Swanagon Exposed Show Topic: Joshua Swanagon of jswanagon.com and Knife and Gear Society Overview: Dan had the pleasure of meeting Joshua on the annual global bushcraft trip, where he proved himself to be incredibly tough but painful susceptible to “travelers stomach”. During that trip Dan learned that Joshua was a martial […]

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Knife Perspective Podcast 010 – The Stephan Fowler Affair

010 Show Info – The Stephan Fowler Affair  Show Topic: Stephan Fowler of Fowler Blades Overview:  Today we have Stephan Fowler with us to talk about how he became interested in making knives, his life, and talks with us about the ABS / damass steel.  He was very interesting guest and one that has a […]

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Knife Perspective Podcast 009 – The Dylan Fletcher Experience

009 Show Info – The Dylan Fletcher Experience  Show Topic: Apprenticeships with Dylan Fletcher of Fletcher Knives Overview: Guest Dylan Fletcher of Fletcher Knives talks with us about his life, life experiences, and apprenticeship to learn to make knives.  This show is a historical, informative, wild, funny ride.  Hope you have as much fun listening […]

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Knife Perspective Podcast 008 – Dealers with Lee Tigner

Show Info Show Topic: All about Dealers – Lee Tigner from Olde Towne Cutlery Overview: Our guest is one of the owners of a dealer that sells both Dan and Kyle’s knives, Olde Towne Cutlery.  Lee talks with us about his life, how the company came to be, and what rolls knife dealers play in […]

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Knife Perspective Podcast 007 – Heat Treating

Show Info Show Topic: Metallurgist Corner – Steels and Microstructure Overview: Guest Jared Sponzilli dropped a ton of knowledge on blade steels in podcast 006.  We asked him back to explain some about the mysteries of heat treatment of steels used in knife making.  He also walks us through the Crucible CPM 154 data sheet, […]

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Knife Perspective Podcast 006 – Steels and Microstructure

Show Info Show Topic: Metallurgist Corner – Steels and Microstructure Overview: Guest Jared Sponzilli drops a ton of knowledge on steels, elements in steel, and the microstructure of steels used in knife making. Host:  Kyle Daily of KH Daily Knives  Co-host: Dan Eastland of Dogwood Custom Knives Knife Perspective Music: Tom the Brit Sponsors KHDaily […]

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Knife Perspective Podcast 005 – Doug Ritter Knife Rights

Show Info Host:  Dan Eastland of Dogwood Custom Knives Co-host: Kyle Daily of KH Daily Knives  Show Topic: Interview with Doug Ritter of Knife Rights Music: Tom the Brit Sponsors KHDaily Knives Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Kyle@KHDailyKnives.com Kyle@KnifePerspective.com Dogwood Custom Knives Instagram, Facebook Dan@DogwoodCustomKnives.com Dan@KnifePerspective.com Dealers Olde Towne Cutlery Dogwood Custom Knives KHDaily Knives Knife Center […]

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Knife Perspective Podcast 004 – Knife Making Shop Tips

Show Info Host: Kyle Daily of KH Daily Knives  Co-host: Dan Eastland of Dogwood Custom Knives Show Topic: Knife Making Shop Tips Music: Tom the Brit Sponsor VODKA – Dogwood Custom Knives (Yeah, Dan had a good day!) Dealers Olde Towne Cutlery Dogwood Custom Knives KHDaily Knives Knife Center Dogwood Custom Knives Show Notes Our supper […]

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Knife Perspective Podcast 003 – Blade Show 2019 Recap

Show Info Host: Dan Eastland of Dogwood Custom Knives Co-host: Kyle Daily of KH Daily Knives  Show Topic: 2019 Blade Show Recap Music: Tom the Brit Sponsor KHDaily Knives Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Kyle@KHDailyKnives.com Kyle@KnifePerspective.com Dealers Olde Towne Cutlery Dogwood Custom Knives KHDaily Knives Knife Center Dogwood Custom Knives Makers / Friends of the Show 50.50 […]

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Knife Perspective Podcast 002 – Dan Eastland Interview

Host: Dan Eastland of Dogwood Custom Knives because Kyle couldn’t get his  “equipment” to work for the whole last episode Co-host: Kyle Daily of KH Daily Knives  Interview: Dan Eastland of Dogwood Custom Knives Music: Tom the Brit Sponsor Dogwood Custom Knives Instagram, Facebook Dan@DogwoodCustomKnives.com Dan@KnifePerspective.com Interview Links Georgia Custom Knife Makers Guild Casting Kings  […]

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Knife Perspective Podcast 001 – First Show / Kyle Daily Interview

Host: Dan Eastland of Dogwood Custom Knives (Because Kyle completely failed at rock paper scissors) Co Host: Kyle Daily of KH Daily Knives Interview: Kyle Daily of KH Daily Knives Music by: Tom the Brit Show Overview Two knife makers talking about all things sharp and pointy as well as what it takes to design, […]

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