On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 538), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at 10 great EDC fixed blade knives in his collection, including the Off-Grid Knives Hoglet, T.Kell Knives Combatant, and the 310 Forge MiniScalper, among others.

Bob begins with his favorite comments of the week.

In his pocket check of knives, it's the Pinkerton Ringed Inversion, JWK Benny’s Clip, the Kramer Custom Voodoo, and the Civivi ExOne (Emotional Support Knife).

He also looks at what he used recently for some outdoor kitchen duty: the Apex Alchemy Amygdala, a BRK Boone 2 and an Uberleben Ferro Rod.

In Knife Life News:

• RMJ Makes a Pipe Hawk!

• New Lionsteel is Slim and Sleek EDC Fixie

• Benchmade Drops Brass Handled Bugout

• Civivi’s Biggest Folder Yet Just Dropped and It’s Designed by Ostap Hel!

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, three new knives this week—all gifts. The Disston 1943 Machete (Thanks Vito), an EK #44 Commando Dagger (Thanks Doug), and the Off-Grid Mamba V3 (Thanks Cary).

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/538.

Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details.

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Billy Ford of Apex Alchemy Knives joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 537 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/537).

Billy is a big rig driver with an abiding love for knives—he has even commented on Thursday Night Knives from the road!

Billy took his passion for knives and began to cover the knifeworld from his perspective on his Apex Alchemy YouTube channel.

Now, Billy is making knives on his own and under the watchful eye of custom knife maker Jed Hornbeak—going by Apex Alechemy Knives.

Apex Alchemy Knives has two fixed blade models so far: the Raptora, an EDC sheepsfoot. and the Amygdala, a beefy fixed blade for outdoor adventures.

Find Billy and Apex Alchemy Knives on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@apex_alchemy_knives and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/apex.alchemy.knives. 

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Tim Kell of T.Kell Knives joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 528 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/528).

Tim served in the USMC and is a lifelong American patriot with a passion for practical, durable, and functional-edged tools. As a function-first kind of guy, Tim only buys tools that are best in their class for durability and multiple uses, and his knife designs are based on the same uncompromising philosophy of use.

Tim has numerous collaborations with the likes of Steve Tarani, Frogman Tactical, and Prime Combat Training (by IDF Operator Imri Morgenstern), as well as YouTubers like Jared Neeve, Tomas Alas, and The Knife Junkie.

T.Kell knives are tested in the hands of professional users and are sent to work and play in some of the harshest environments: police cars, war/hell, backwoods, protective detail, blue collar trades, and offices.

T.Kell Knives are guaranteed for life, regardless of ownership, “even if you’re doing stupid things with them.” They also include lifetime sharpening.

The Agent Series of knives was inspired by a design The Knife Junkie came to Tim with: a small double-edged fighter with an ergonomic grip. The Agent Series handle was tweaked to perfection and has now become the platform for all the Agent knives that come after it.

With all of their success, T.Kell Knives has moved into a larger space for manufacturing and uses the services of other American companies to bring their knives to market.

Find T.Kell Knives online at https://tkellknives.com, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/tkellknives, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tkellknives, and on YouTube at youtube.com@tkellknives.

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 527), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at exotic blades with titanium handles, including the Herman Knives Ishtar, Artisan Cutlery Banjaara, and the Knight/Elements MK Ultra, among others.

Bob begins with his favorite comments of the week. A reminder that the Hogtooth/TKJ NoVA-2 Preorder is open until the end of August 2024 (Check it out at https://store.theknifejunkie.com) and this month's Gentleman Junkie knife giveaway will be held on Thursday, Aug. 22 (No "Thursday Night Knives" on Aug. 15).

In his pocket check of knives, it's the Spyderco Ulize, American Blade Works Slip Joint, AB Knives 302, and the Joker Sevillana (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• Sencut and Ostap Hel Team up for Neck Knife

• Beautiful New Traditional from RoseCraft has Bora Bora Blue Covers

• Tactile Knife Brings Back Vintage Terzuola Design

• Work Sharp’s New EDC-able Knife Sharpener

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at the Jack Wolf Knives Venom Jack, SOGwinder II (Thanks Doug!), Artisan Cutlery Banjaara (production model), and the Artisan Cutlery Kami.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/527.

Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details.

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 526), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at handle wrapped knives, including the Victorinox Fruit Knife, Cold Steel Spike, Fudo Forge Scalpel, and the Bastinelli Anomaly among others.

Bob begins with his favorite comment of the week.

In his pocket check of knives, it's the JWK The Benny, the Knives by Nuge Primitive Wicket, the Hogtooth/TKJ NoVA-2 (preorder yours at https://store.theknifejunkie.com), and the DC Blades Scythe (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• Cool New Dagger from Real Steal and Ostap Hel

• Dirk Pinkerton Designed Banjaara New from Artisan Cutlery

• Spyderco Sprint Run Uses Exotic Micro-Melt Steel

• RoseCraft Releases Its Second Barlow

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at the Joker Knives Sevillana and the Fred Perrin Le Dague.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/526.

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Jarrod Franklin of Gunfighter Customs joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 525 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/525).

Jarrod is a combat veteran, having served 8 years in the US Marine Corps. Gunfighter Customs makes combat and tactical knives of Jarrod's designs as well as customer-designed knives.

Find Gunfighter Customs on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/gunfightercustoms.

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 524), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at the folders he'd trust with his life, including the Off-Grid Enforcer (Red Dawn Edition), Spyderco Yojumbo, and the Emerson Super CQC-7, among others.

Bob begins with his favorite comments of the week. Plus, a reminder that the NoVA-2 custom collaboration preorder is open. Preorder yours at https://store.theknifejunkie.com.

In his pocket check of knives, it's the Herman Knives Ishtar, JWK The Benny, T.Kell Agent-001, and the Ritter Hogue Mini RSK Mk1 (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• Kizer and Paul Munko Show off Mini Mystic Prototype

• Upcoming GiantMouse Bleeker Looks Like a Mayo

• Benchmade 940 Gets MagnaCut Makeover

• New Boker Utility Cutweazle a Collaboration with Turnback Knife Co.

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at his new Worksharp Field Sharpener.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/524.

Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details.

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Jen Lint of JKK Custom Knives joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 523 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/523).

Lint, 24, makes unique tactical art knives as JKK Custom Knives out of her Georgia shop. JKK Customs is known for making beautiful and deadly fixed-blade tactical knives and is now making a frame lock folder of the same description.

Find Jen and JKK Custom Knives on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jkk_customs.

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 522), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at some big Cold Steel knives, including the Chieftain Seax, the Jimi Slash Competition Chopper, and the 1917 Frontier Bowie, among others.

Bob begins with his favorite comments of the week.

In his pocket check of knives, it's the Spartan/Harsey Folder, the ABW Slip Joint, the AUX MFG Pocket Rocket, and the Jack Wolf Knives The Benny (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• Benchmade Ready to Drop New Workhorse Folder

• New Civivi Cloud Peak Harkens Back to Classic Outdoor Knives

• Begg Knives Collaboration with JVO and Olson: Micro Burst

• In the Offing: Boker and Ponomarev Collaboration Dagger Folder

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at the Cold Steel Cinquedea.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/522.

Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details.

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Collin Maguire of Mag 10 Knifeworx joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 521 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/521).

Collin is a Rhode Island knife maker that creates fixed blades for EDC, cooking, and self-defense using both the stock removal and forging processes.

Find Mag 10 Knifeworx on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mag10knifeworx.

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 520), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at pig stickers, including the Odenwolf Sow Catcher, Randall Made 2-7, and the Cold Steel Tai Pan, among others.

Bob begins with his favorite comments of the week as well as showing off the NoVA-2 pre-order and the July Gentleman Junkie knife giveaway—the BMKT Thick-A-Tross.

In his pocket check of knives, it's the the Spyderco Pattada, JWK Benny, Hogtooth/TKJ NoVA-2, and the RoseCraft Eastenn (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• Bestech Boss’s Son Designs Bad*ss Little Folder
• Artisan and Christian Porterfield Tease Next Collaboration
• Boker Brings Guy Poggetti’s Work Within Reach with New Collab
• Wehr Knives Collaborates on Wharncliffe with Civivi

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at his new Herman Knives Ishtar.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/520.

Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details.

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Zac Wingard of Wingard Wearables joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 519 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/519).

Wingard Wearables creates EDC items out of weapons not thought of for everyday carry, like tomahawks, spears, war clubs, and an implement called the "Quill." And Zac has always been passionate about historical-edged weapons, with a special love for tomahawks.

One thing that many current-day tomahawk makers get wrong (and that Wingard focuses on getting right) is weight. Unlike axes and hatchets, tomahawks are meant to be very light and nimble in the hand, and easy to throw.

Each Wingard Wearable is made in America by skilled blacksmiths and bladesmiths, and numerous small businesses across three states. Like the name implies, Wingard Wearable tomahawks, pikes, and quills are intended to be worn close to the body and come with kydex sheaths for the sharp and pointy parts.

These tomahawks and other implements are not just weapons but also intended for utility use. The Thumper is a wearable bludgeon designed around the Iroquois war club. These are made by Zac entirely in-house. And the new Wingard Wearables Dickpik Magnum is a full-sized spike with all of the utility of the DP with added dagger-like reach and penetration.

The newest Wingard Wearables tomahawk is called the Sparrowhawk, and unlike the others in the WW lineup, it is full-tang and ready for rough duty. And Wingard Wearables now offers a unique EDC fixed blade knife called the Love Handle, known for its tusk-like shape and under-the-belly carry profile.

2024 also marked the first year Wingard Wearables presented their wares at Blade Show, with a killer booth setup in the Baller Room.

Find Wingard Wearables online at https://www.wingardwearables.com, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wingard_wearables, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/wingardwearables.

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 536), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at several great camp knives in his collection, including the Off Grid Knives Ridgeback FFG, Mora Companion, and the BRS HK5, among others.

Bob begins with his favorite comments of the week.

In his pocket check of knives, it's the Microtech LUDT, JWK Benny’s Clip, T.Kell Agent-001, and the Ritter/Hogue Mini RSK Mk1 (Emotional Support Knife). Bob also shows off the September 2024 Gentleman Junkie giveaway knife. It's the Colorful Filth/Northern Knives Demko AD-20.5 collaboration.

In Knife Life News:

• Pro-Tech Presents a Manual Button Lock TR-3

• Boker and Bob T. Team Up for the Tac-Master Folder

• New Gold Class Release from Benchmade is a Beautiful Balisong

• Ka-Bar’s New Kitchen Knife Echoes Style from the Combat Classic

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at two knives from Apex Alchemy, the Raptora and the Amygdala.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/536.

Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details.

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 518), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at 10 production knives he should carry more often, including the Off-Grid Caiman XL, TOPS Felony Stop, the Civivi Tomashii, and the Spyderco Ronin, among others.

Bob begins with his favorite comments of the week. He also shows off three awesome knives used in the big clean-up (part one), as well as announcing that the NoVA-2 pre-order is now live! Check it out at https://store.theknifejunkie.com.

In his pocket check of knives, it's the Emerson Seax, JWK Mini Cyborg Jack, T.Kell Knives Agent-001, and the Artisan Banjara (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• RoseCraft Blades French Broad Jack is Back in Rosewood
• Saunter Slipjoint is the July Buck of the Month
• The Artisan Prime is Another Collaboration with Johnathan Shaw
• Forge a Sharper Future, Donate at Knife Rights Ultimate Steel

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at the Benny by Jack Wolf Knives, and a Steve Callari Custom Chef’s Knife.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/518.

Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details.

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 517), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at the knives he took with him on his recent summer vacation, including the Eutektik EFD, Byrd Cara Cara, Kizer Mystic, as well as the Jed Hornbeak Necromance, among others.

Bob begins with his favorite comment of the week. Plus, he shows off this month's Gentleman Junkie knife giveaway, the Bald Man Knife and Tool Thick-A-Tross. 

In his pocket check of knives, it's the Hinderer XM-18, ABW Slip Joint, Civivi Odium, and the Jack Wolf Knives FIXedc (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• New Civivi Incindie is a Stylish New Button Lock Drop Point
• RoseCraft Walleye: A New Modern Folder
• We Knife Co. Teams Up with Dalibor Bergam
• Knife Rights Preemption News from Idaho

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/517.

Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details.

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 516), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at some great pool knives: summer weight folders that won’t break the bank, including the Opinel #8, CJRB Large Pyrite, and the Eutektik EFD, among others.

Bob begins with his favorite comments of the week. In his pocket check of knives, it's the Microtech Stitch RAMLOK, Jack Wolf Knives FIXedc, T.Kell Agent-002 (Prototype), and the DC Blades Scythe (Emotional Support Knife).

He also announces a very special Gentleman Junkie knife giveaway for July during "Thursday Night Knives" on July 18: a custom Bald Man Knife and Tool Thick-a-Tross. Join The Knife Junkie Patreon, https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon.

In Knife Life News:

• Chuck Gedraitis and Boker Follow Up Smatchet with Tribute to Classic Fighters

• Big New RoseCraft Bowfin

• Civivi’s Futuristic Clip Point on the Way

• Bestechman Grows its Lineup with Cicada’s Wing

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at the Sencut Excalis and the Civivi ExOne (affiliate links).

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/516.

Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details.

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Ben Belkin of Jack Wolf Knives joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 515 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (www.theknifejunkie.com/515).

Ben got his first knife from his grandfather, after whom he’d later name his knife company, Jack Wolf Knives. He has been collecting knives, traditional folders, and others since childhood.

Ben showed off prototypes of the Jack Wolf Knives starting lineup at Blade Show 2021. Less than a year later, he officially launched the wide sale of his knives.

Each Jack Wolf knife comes in elaborate packaging. Ben teamed up with an acclaimed comic book artist to create characters around each knife.

The June 2024 release by Jack Wolf brings another first, the FIXedc, a true fixed-blade pocket knife.

Get a Jack Wolf Knives knife with our affiliate link and support the show at the same time: www.theknifejunkie.com/jackwolf.

Find Jack Wolf Knives online at www.jackwolfknives.com, as well as on Instagram at www.instagram.com/jackwolfknives.

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 514), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at 10 nasty non-knife (almost) EDCs, including the Wingard Wearables DickPik, Revenant Corps Sharpie, Aaroneous Blades Razor, and the 1990s Kobuton among others.

He also shows off the Gentleman Junkie GAW Knife for June 2024: the Eutektik Trinity compliments of Liong Mah.

Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his pocket check of knives: the George/Elishewitz EK Integral, ABW Slip Joint, the T.Kell Knives Agent-001, and the Jack Wolf Knives FIXedc (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• Jack Wolf Knives Releases First Fixed Blade Knife
• Blade Show 2024 Production Knife Awards
• Blade Show 2024 Custom Knife Awards
• Boker Everyday Duty Knife from Solingen Line

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at the T.Kell Knives FLN, the Jack Wolf Knives FIXedc, and the Artisan Banjaara by Dirk Pinkerton.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/514.

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John Roy of Dawson Knives joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 513 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/513).

Dawson Knives began 50 years ago in a dilapidated barn, using machinery cobbled together with parts from the local landfill. Barry Dawson started Dawson Knives in 1973, after his tour of duty in Vietnam. Now retired, Barry continues to consult on new designs and processes.

As time passed and his children grew, they fell in love with knives and creating beautiful tools that would last a lifetime. Today, a third generation of Dawson's sons and daughters have learned knife-making and worked to fill the shoes of their parents and grandparents and take Dawson Knives into the next 50 years.

Roy, a second-generation Dawson knife maker who received personal instruction from Barry Dawson, has been creating and manufacturing custom knives for more than 20 years. He currently oversees operations at Dawson Knives.

Dawson Knives also makes rare and one-of-a-kind pieces, like Damascus bowies and European and Asian-inspired swords, created by Dennis Cook.

Use The Knife Junkie's discount code ("knifejunkie") to receive 15% off any purchase from Dawson Knives.

Find Dawson Knives online at https://www.dawsonknives.com, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dawsonknives, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/dawsonknives.

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Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco reports from Blade Show Atlanta 2024 on Episode 512 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/512).

Check out what Bob had in his pocket on the way to and during Blade, as well as the new knives he bought while enjoying the show. They include the Spooky Pockets Brass Knuckles, Revenant Corps Sharpie, RoseCraft Eastenn, Cobratech OTF 952 Dagger (x2), AUX MFG Broadhead, American Blade Works Slip Joint, Bald Man Knife and Tool Thick-a-Tross and the Thicker Clipper Tanto, Elishewitz/George Ek Integral, and the T.Kell Knives Agent-002.

Plus, you'll hear mini-interviews with knife makers/designers from the Blade floor, including Zac Wingard of Wingard Wearables; Jerrod of Gunfighter Customs; Jason Knight; Brent Smith of Bald Man Knife & Tool; Steve Callari of Steve Callari Custom Knives; Tim Kell of T.Kell Knives; and Lynn Thompson, founder of Cold Steel Knives.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show at https://theknifejunkie.com/512. And join Bob Wednesday on the mid-week supplemental edition of the podcast (episode 513) for a more in-depth look at the knives he bought.

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 511), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at 10 multi-edge custom EDC fixies, including the Stroup Knives SD1, the T.Kell Guardian, and the Black Roc Knives Monkey Thumper, among others.

Bob starts the show with his favorite comments of the week, followed by his pocket check of knives. In his pocket are the American Blade Works Model 2, the Jack Wolf Knies Mini Cyborg Jack, the Hogtooth Knives Little Ruffian, and the Kershaw Iridium (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• CRKT Collaborates with Princeton Wong

• Kershaw’s 2nd 2024 Release Drops Before Blade Show

• Chuck Gedraitis Presents Custom Micro Switchblade

• Sencut Drops All-Arounder EDC Called Excalis

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at the new T.Kell Knives Agent-001. Get yours at https://tkellknives.com/products/agent-001.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/511.

Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details.

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Evan S. Nicolaides of ESNYX Knives joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 510 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/510).

Evan has been making pocket knives since November of 2014, mostly of a slip joint variety. Whether designs original to Nicolaides or reproductions of old Sheffield, England, patterns, Evan strives to make each knife a work of functionally precise art.

Combining aesthetics with utility is part of what drives Evan's knife making passion and continues to push the advancement of his craft.

In the game for less than a decade, Nicolaides has racked up an impressive roster of awards, including "Best New Knife Maker" at Blade Show 2019, "Best Custom Slip Joint" at Blade Show West 2022, and the same award in 2023 at Blade Show Texas.

Evan also has original designs made in premium materials by Reate, to include the BeerBuster and BeerBuster Jr, Work Horse and Barracuda.

Find ESNYX Knives online at https://www.esnyx.com, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/esnyx, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/evan.nicolaides. 

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 509), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at his top 10 favorite Off-Grid Knives folders, including the Caimen XL, Enforcer, and Black Mamba, among others.

He also announces that the T.Kell Agent-001 (a collaboration knife with The Knife Junkie and T.Kell Knives), is now available on the T.Kell website, https://tkellknives.com/products/agent-001.

Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his pocket check of knives: the George Knives VECP, Jack Wolf Knies Mini Cyborg Jack, the T.Kell MR1, and the Ritter/Hogue Mini RSK Mk1 (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• New WE Tyro is a Small Superlock-Sporting SNECX Design

• Chavez and Boker Team Up for Auto Mini Redencion

• Beautiful Dylan Mallery Design by Artisan

• Hawaii Legalizes Butterfly, Switchblade and Gravity Knives

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at the Fisher Blades Beckwith Covert, Unicorn Edition.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/509.

Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details.

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 535), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at several of the Big Bad Bowies in his collection, including the Ontario SP-10 Raider, Cold Steel Western, and the Cudemon JBK-1. among others.

Bob begins with his favorite comments of the week.

In his pocket check of knives, it's the ZT 0620, JWK Benny’s Clip, Pinkerton Fireant Custom, and the Cold Steel TiLite VI (Emotional Support Knife).

Bob also highlights the September 2024 Gentleman Junkie giveaway knife: the Colorful Filth/Northern Knives Demko AD-20.5.

In Knife Life News:

• Multifunction Button Lock Coming from Civivi

• Artisan Cutlery Has Kickstarter for New Designer’s Folder

• Pocket Nessmuk Out from Boker and Matthew Gentry

• Another EDC Fixie from Ostap Hel and Real Steel

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at the Corona 10-inch Razor Tooth Saw.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/535.

Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details.

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Charles Jones of Charles Jones Blades joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 508 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/508).

Each Charles Jones blade is made entirely by hand, from start to finish, in house. Jones prides himself on his heat treatment and thermal cycling to maximize the toughness of the blade steel. His chosen temperature, time and quench for each steel maximizes hardness and edge retention.

Though beautiful, every Charles Jones blade is meant for work, whether a small trapper, large chopper or sword. He believes that the type of blade steel used in making a knife should compliment the intended use of the design.

Charles Jones Blades are currently being made from 1095, 01, W2, 80CRV2 and AEB-L.

Find Charles Jones Blades online at https://charlesjonesblades.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/charlesjonesblades. 

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 507), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at his Top 10(ish) Jack Wolf Knives, including the Little Bro Jack, Midnight/After Hours Jack, and the K-9 Jack, among others. He also shows off the TKJ/T.Kell collaboration knife, the Agent-001, which will be available at Blade Show in June!

Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his pocket check of knives: the Sencut Borzam, Jack Wolf Knives Mini Cyborg Jack, Hogtooth Little Ruffian, and the Spyderco Micro Jimbo (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• Jack Wolf Knives New Release: Mini Cyborg Jack

• Italian Knife Community Births New LionSteel KC-01

• New Xacto-like Neck Knife from Civivi

• Hawaii Legalizes Butterfly, Switchblade & Gravity Knives & More!

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at several knives given to the channel by Dave at OG Blades, including the CRKT Tighe Fighter, Ketuo Ventr, Kizer Mini Paragon, Civivi Typhoeus. Adimanti Samson and the Rosecraft Joka.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/507.

Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details.

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Matt of the Mattisfaction YouTube channel (and Instagram) joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 506 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/506).

Matt has had a YouTube channel since 2021, making video reviews of knives and hosting livestreams.

He has a folding knife design currently in production with Kizer called the Phoenix with an S35VN blade and aluminum and carbon fiber handle.

Matt has been tagging Post Malone, a knife lover, on Instagram in a drive to get him to notice his design, the Kizer Phoenix.

Find Mattisfaction on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/mattisfaction and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mattisfaction. 

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 505), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco gives his current takes on historical and ethnographic blades, including the Emerson Super Karambit, Doug Marcaida Kortada, and the Boker Smatchet, among others.

He also shows off the Fisher Blades Beckwith Covert as the May Gentleman Junkie knife giveaway that will be held tomorrow (May 16) on Thursday Night Knives with special guest Chas Fisher of Fisher Blade Co. Become a Gentleman Junkie at https://theknifejunkie.com/patreon.

Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his pocket check of knives: the Ritter/Hogue RSK Mk1 Auto, C.Reisner Cutlery LCB, Hogtooth/TKJ NoVA-2, and the JWK After Hours Jack (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• Next in the Ostap Hel Bouquet Line: Ivy

• New Chapter 2 from James Brand for Their 10th Anniversary

• Kombou and Bestech’s New Take on the Navaja

• Alessandra De Santis and Boker Release the Kirke

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at the Spooky Pockets LW Knuckle Duster, the Sencut Borzam, and the Civivi Primitrox.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/505.

Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details.

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Chas Fisher, co-founder of Fisher Blade Co., joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 504 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/504).

Chas first appeared on episode 354 of the Knife Junkie Podcast when he was General Manager of Boker, USA. After leaving Boker USA, Chas moved to Missoula, Montana, where his brother John Fisher was making knives for hunters and outdoorsmen.

The Fisher Blade Co. Beckwith Covert, the company's first release, is an unabashed self-defense knife, reflecting Chas's many years of martial arts training. Fisher Blade Co.'s first knife is named after one of the greatest modern military minds, Col. Charles Beckwith, a U.S. Army Special Forces legend and creator of Delta Force.

The Beckwith Covert's blade is optimized for both slashing and piercing with its aggressive tanto, while its handle brackets the grip with a guard and quillioned pommel for a positive draw.

The Beckwith Covert kydex sheath clips securely inside the pocket with a DCC clip and offers an adjustable pinch point for users' preferred retention strength.

Find Fisher Blade Co. online at https://fisherblades.com, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fisherblades, as well as on YouTube and Facebook.

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 503), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at the new 'old guard' folders, including the Spartan Harsey Folder, Ritter/Hogue RSK Mk1 (Auto), and the Reate K2, among others.

Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his pocket check of knives: the Hinderer XM-24, Victorinox Tinker (SMKW Exclusive), Hogtooth/TKJ NoVA-2, and the Wingard Wearables DickPick (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• Three Legends Inducted Into the Cutlery Hall of Fame

• Gareth Bull Drops Production Mini Xyro

• Cool Giant Mouse Fixed Blade

• Hip New Keychain Tools from James Brand

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob shows off his new Bastinelli Creations Knife Shoulder Rig.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/503.

Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details.

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Andrew Farlaino of Trained Monkey Blade Co. joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 502 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/502).

Andrew first envisioned what would become Trained Monkey Blade Co. while on deployment with the USMC in the Korengal Valley, Afghanistan. After numerous deployments and even more equipment failures, Andrew set out to start from scratch and build the best hard use blades he could.

Andrew took lessons learned from the many GWOT environments he served in and created the foundation of Trained Monkey Blade Co. Trained Monkey is the Farlaino family business, with his wife Gina and his children playing pivotal roles in maintaining and growing the company.

Find Trained Monkey Blade Co. online at https://trainedmonkeybladeco.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/trainedmonkeyblade. 

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 501), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at folders that are awesome in aluminum, including the Kershaw Iridium, Microtech Stitch RAM-LOK, and the Boker Kalashnikov XL, among others.

Bob starts the show with his favorite comments of the week, followed by his pocket check of knives: the Pinkerton Nighthorse (Asymmetrical), JWK Midnight Jack, Hogtooth/TKJ NoVA-2, and the Pro-Tech TR-2 (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• Benchmade Brings Back the 710 in Tribute to AXIS-Lock

• Poltergeist Works and Real Steel Bring Integral Folder to Sub-$100 Market

• Peter Carey and WE Knife Team Up for Full-Size Nitro

• KA-BAR Custom Shop, State & Union, Offers Becker BK76 in Magnacut

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at the Eutektik EDF and Eutektik Trinity, as well as the Wingard Wearables DickPick and Mini DickPick, and the Parker Jotter Stainless.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/501.

Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details.

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For the 500th episode of The Knife Junkie Podcast, Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco pulls back the curtain and releases three never-before-heard interviews with knife world legends: Bob Terzuola, Michael Janich, and Lynn Thompson. These interviews were previously Knife Junkie Patron member-only content.

Bob Terzuola, "Godfather of the Tactical Folder," was featured on Episode 479 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/479). Terzuola's most popular model is the ATCF (Advanced Technology Combat Folder), a linerlock folding knife. He also wrote the definitive book on making tactical folders called "The Tactical Folding Knife," which was most recently updated in 2019. He has collaborated with other knifemakers and production companies, including Spyderco, Strider Knives, WE/Civivi, Microtech Knives, and others.

Michael Janich, Close Combatives Instructor/Expert and Special Projects Coordinator for Spyderco, was the guest on Episode 481 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/481). Janich has studied and taught self-defense and the martial arts for more than 40 years. He is one of the foremost modern authorities on handgun point shooting and is also a prolific knife designer who has designed production knives for Spyderco, Masters of Defense, BlackHawk Blades, Combat Elite, and Max Knives, and custom knives for several world-renowned makers.

Lynn Thompson, Cold Steel founder and former president, joined Bob on Episode 434 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/434). In addition to being the founder and public-facing president of Cold Steel, he is a martial artist, hunter, survivalist, shooter, and master at arms. In 1980, Thompson founded Cold Steel with the mission to bring the “world’s strongest, sharpest knives” to market. After 40+ years of innovating in the edge weapons field, Thompson embarked on a new chapter, selling the company to GSM and carefully ensuring it was in good hands with Keith Beam.

Thanks to our patrons for making these bonus interviews possible. If you'd like to become a Knife Junkie patron, we'd appreciate your support. Just go to https://theknifejunkie.com/patreon and choose from three levels of support.

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 499), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at Pikal knives (tip down/edge in) in his collection, including the Kopis Designs L-Via, the T.Kell Knives MR-1, and the Ribsplitter Draug, among others.

He also shows off the Fisher Blades Beckwith Covert and teases a giveaway for this brand new knife in the next few weeks on "Thursday Night Knives."

Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his pocket check of knives: the Mircotech SOCOM Elite Auto, RCB Ocoee Kayak, Hogtooth/TKJ NoVA-2, and the Pinkerton Inversion (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• New Boker Blends the Old and New with Modern Trapper Uno

• Latest Traditional from RoseCraft: Nolichucky Jack

• Civivi Elementum Utility Knife

• James Brand Expands Its EDC Lineup with New Driver

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at the TOPS Backbite--not quite a pikal, but an odd-shaped knife for sure.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/499.

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James Rodebaugh, ABS Master Bladesmith and ABS Instructor, joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 534 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/534).

Rodebaugh is a former US Marine and Federal Law Enforcement Officer before changing careers to full-time knifemaker. He claims that even with his USMC and LEO experience, testing for his Master Bladesmith was the scariest thing he'd ever done.

He joined the American Blade Society in 1996 and trained with knife maker Al Barton, who passed along his considerable knowledge to James before his death.

Rodebaugh believes that it is high levels of fit-and-finish that push knives from functional tools to functional art.

Find ABS Master Bladesmith and ABS Instructor James Rodebaugh on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jamesrodebaughbladesmith and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/james.rodebaugh.7/.

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Liong Mah of Liong Mah Design joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 498 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/498).

Liong began his career with knives as a full-time chef in New York City. Liong Mah Design is the culmination of over 19 years of knife appreciation and design.

Liong Mah Design features a broad catalogue of folders that seek to give the knife user of all types cutting performance in a simple package.

The first Liong Mah design to get a lot of buzz and positive attention was the CRKT Eraser, a knife the Knife Junkie regrets selling!

LMD folders range in usage from EDC to pocket food prep knives, from the lean and tactical to the embellished practical. In an effort to bring LMD to a broader market, Liong created Eutektik, a high-value folder line featuring Sandvik 14c28n or D2 blade steels and G10 and micarta liner lock handles.

Liong spends countless hours on each design and works with the world's top manufacturers and machine shops to offer his superlative blades.

Find Liong Mah Design online at https://liongmah.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/liongmah. Liong Mah Design also has a private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/liongmahdesignspace.

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 497), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at some of the recent new knives in his collection, including his mew Microtechs, as well as recent gifts as well as prototypes and 'new to market' knives, among others.

He also shows off the new NoVA-2 prototype and wonders what else should he put in his Doug Ritter RSK Mk5 Survival Tin?

Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his pocket check of knives: the Tactile Knife Co. Chupacabra, Jack Wolf Knives Little Bro Jack. Jed Hornbeak Necromance, and the Byrd Cara Cara (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• RoseCraft Offers First Double Bladed Slip Joint

• Fancy Pants Edition of My Favorite ZT(?)

• CRKT Anniversary Knife Designed by Ross Kommer, Made by TOPS

• Boker Releases Another World-Legal Knife

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at his Microtech LUDT Gen 2, the Cold Steel Twistmaster (received in a trade; thanks Craig!), the Hogtooth Knives Little Ruffian, and the Fisher Blades Beckwith/Covert.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/497.

Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details.

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Volwest from Stati9n joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 496 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/496).

Stati9n specializes in the development of unconventional tools and weapons for combatives and survival in austere environments and occupied zones.

Inspired by the secret British WW2 organization S.O.E. ("Special Operations Executive"), whose purpose was to conduct espionage, sabotage, and reconnaissance in Axis-occupied Europe and Southeast Asia.

Stati9n is also inspired by the weapons used by armies with limited resources during WW1, when butcher knives and other common household tools were modified for brutal trench warfare.

Famous French knife maker and close combat specialist, Fred Perrin, collaborated with Stati9n in creating the Number Five Scorpion, a curved, double-edged self-protection knife designed around Perrin's signature forefinger retention hole.

The company's offerings range from weapons for close quarters fighting to discreet but useful tools for minimalist urban and outback survival.

Though knives are Stati9n's specialty, they also make other defensive tools, like a knuckle duster inspired by Austro-Hungarian knuckles from WW1; a non-metallic push dagger made of G10; and faux chopsticks, also made of G10, to give the owner something robust and stabby in non-permissive environments.

Find Stati9n online at https://www.stati9n.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/station_9_/

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 495), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at historical blades in his collection, all gifts from his brother, that have seen action, including the Collins Machete, a Kris from the Philippines, and a US 1918 Trench Dagger, among others.

He also shows off one of the gifts he received from the Splitting Slices YouTube channel: a Victorinox Swiss Army 2.

Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his pocket check of knives: the Microtech RAM-LOK Stitch, Jack Wolf Knives Midnight Jack, the T.Kell Knives MR-1, and the Divo Knives Pony Stout (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• 2024 Batch of Kopis Designs L-Via

• New Tactile Knife Co. Folder Features SNECX Superlock

• Cool New Clip Point from Kombou and Bestech

• Civivi Starflare: Sleek New Wharnie Button Lock

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at several new knives including the Kissing Cranes Kris Stilleto, Teseract Tactical NF1, the Turner CNC Elvia V2 (on loan from Jocksknife), and the Kopis Designs L-Via.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/495.

Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details.

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Steve Price of Bladetastic Knives joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 494 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/494).

Steve has an amazing collection of exotic knives and swords sourced directly from makers around the globe.

He is a recently retired first responder, serving as both a police officer and in the Fire and Rescue service, and is also a longtime martial artist. His blade collection, cutting prowess and feats of strength are featured on his channel.

His BladetasticKnives5712 YouTube channel features Steve's incredible collection and skills, demonstrating the capabilities of his knives and swords through expert level cutting demos.

Find Bladetastic Knives on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/steveprice192 and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BladetasticKnives5712. 

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Carter from the Edged Mindset Channel joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 493 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/493).

He has had a channel devoted to knife and gun reviews on YouTube for some 12 years. Carter was originally known on YouTube as XIUXIU1313, but changed the channel name a few times before landing on Edged Mindset.

Carter's taste veers towards the large, hard-use, high-end, design-forward folders, reviewing, showing off and comparing them to one another.

Find Edged Mindset on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@edged_mindset, on Instagram at https://instagram.com/edged_mindset and the Edged Mindset Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/edged.mindset. 

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 492), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at some of his knives that are smooth on washers (We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Bearings!), including the QSP Penguin, Emerson Seax, and the ZT 0640. among others.

Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his pocket check of knives: the Microtech SOCOM Elite, GEC #15, Pinkerton Fire Ant, and the AUX MFG Pocket Bowie (Emotional Support Knife).

He also show off the T. Kell Knives Agent-001 Prototype V2 (a TKJ Design).

In Knife Life News:

• Classic SVORD Peasant Knife Gets Dressed up

• James Brand Kline--Now in Molten Carbon Fiber

• Numerous Cool Complications on the Latest WE/Torbe

• GiantMouse Iona V2

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at Byrd Cara Cara (Emerson Wave).

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/492.

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Justin Burton of Warcrown Forge joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 491 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/491).

Justin, a Navy veteran and the man behind Warcrown Forge, has had a love and fascination with knives and swords since childhood. He has always had an affinity for fantasy fiction and always dreamt of forging his own weapons imbued with a sense of the heroic and legendary.

All Warcrown Forge blades are made in Justin's own home shop/forge and are all one-of-a-kind. Warcrown Forge design inspiration comes from military, history, Greek and Norse mythology as well as Justin's favorite fiction.

Jason Statham was spotted recently with four Warcrown Forge knives on the set of "Expendables 4"!

Find Warcrown Forge online at www.warcrownforge.com and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/warcrownforge.

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 490), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at 10 great knives for urban survival, including the Spyderco MicroJimbo, TOPS FDX 66, and cognitive dissonance folders, among others.

Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his pocket check of knives: the Microtech Ultratech, JWK Gunslinger Jack, AB Knives 302, and the GEC #86 (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• Cool New TOPS Arnado a Collaboration with Forged in Fire Winner

• Bestech Bouquet Series is Back with the Sambac

• New Limited Edition Opinel No.8 Forge

• Two Watch Microbrands Team Up (One Owned by Steve at Finch Knife Co.)

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at the Turner CNC Elvia V2 (on loan from Jocksknife) and his new Microtech Stitch RAM-LOK.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/490.

Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details.

Let us know what you thought about this episode and leave a rating and/or a review. Your feedback is appreciated. You can also call the listener line at 724-466-4487 or email bob@theknifejunkie.com with any comments, feedback, or suggestions, and let us know what you'd like to hear covered next week on The Knife Junkie Podcast Supplemental Edition.

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Matt Carlson of Ribsplitter Knifeworks joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 489 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/489).

Matt Carlson's Ribsplitter Knifeworks makes handmade tools for the working class. Ribsplitter knives tend towards the weapon end of the spectrum, with a focus on pikal and straight-bladed fighters. Carlson has recently even been making fighting kris knives.

THIS YOU CAN TRUST... the Ribsplitter Knifeworks company tagline borrows from the greatest movie ever, Conan the Barbarian.

Find Matt Carlson and Ribsplitter Knifeworks online at www.ribsplitterknifeworks.com and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ribsplitter_knifeworks.

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 533), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at some great movie assassin knives in his collection, including the Pinkerton Inversion, T.Kell Agent 001, Arcane Designs Antimatter, and even the Two Sun 336, among others.

Bob begins with his favorite comments of the week. Plus, he shows off the September 2024 Gentleman Junkie giveaway knife: the Colorful Filth/Northern Knives Demko AD-20.5 collaboration. And is it a beauty!

In his pocket check of knives, it's the Emerson TK1, JWK Venom Jack, AB Knives 302, Fred Perrin La Dague, and the Kubey Hound (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• TOPS Releases New Version of Wilderness Guide Knife

• Benchmade Makes a Redoubt with a Tanto Blade

• New Budget Demko Shark Cub

• GiantMouse—Whiskey?

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at three new knives from Shieldon Knives: the Bulbasaur, the Empolean, and the Kite.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/533.

Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details.

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Shayne Gables, Edgy American Blades on YouTube and Instagram, joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 532 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/532).

Shayne reviews and discusses knives and the knife community on his YouTube channel. He is often upsetting the applecart, speaking truths that ruffle the feathers of his fellow knife world analysts. He can frequently be found in YouTube jail.

Shayne has taken his love of well-considered and well-made knives and bent it towards his own knife-making outfit—Edgy American Blades. 

Find Shayne and Edgy American Blades on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@shaynegablespkr and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/edgy_american_. 

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 531), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco answers the burning question, "Is It a Knife or a Short Sword?" Knives featured include the Condor Parang, Doug Marcaida Cortada, and the Cold Steel Chieftain Seax, among others.

Bob begins with his favorite comments of the week. He also notes that the pre-order for the NoVA-2 closes at the end of the month (August 2024). Get yours before time runs out. Just visit https://store.theknifejunkie.com.

In his pocket check of knives, it's the Kizer Mystic, JWK Venom Jack, JB Knife & Tool Ditch Pick, and the Cold Steel TiLite VI (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• New Minigun Clip Point from Lon Humphrey

• Brand new EDC Fixed Blade from Benchmade

• Buck Stealth Return of the 501 “Larrin”

• CJRB Prototype Modifies Wharncliffe

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at the Finn Bear, Pinkerton Design Standoff, a SOG Bowie for his brother, and a Kukri by Traditional Filipino Weapons.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/531.

Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details.

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Geri and Matt Willey of Willey Knives join Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 530 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/530).

As a farm boy in Greenwood, Delaware, founder Gerald Willey loved knives so much that at age 10, he made his first knife. In 1970, after serving in the U.S. Navy for 4 years during the Vietnam War, Gerald turned his knife-making hobby into a business.

Gerald Willey's first knife-making shop was in a small room built onto his shed, but in 1975, the family built a new house with a basement designed to be a knife store and knife making/sharpening shop. After many long nights, hard work, and help from the family, Gerald's dream became one of the most successful independent mom-and-pop cutlery stores of its kind.

Gerald and his wife Silvia passed away within a year of one another after 58 years of marriage. Though they are greatly missed, Willey Knives continues to grow under the ownership of son Matt, who runs the sharpening business, and Geri, who runs the store.

Willey Knives throws knife-themed events at their idyllic location, including a "Hammer In" with forging demonstrations and events with knife world luminaries like CJ Buck of Buck Knives, in October 2024.

In addition to the store, which sells over 40 top knife brands, Willey Knives offers knife sharpening services to the general public and a comprehensive knife rental program to restaurants across the region.

Find Willey Knives online at www.willeyknives.com and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/willeysharp.

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 529), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at several of his recent acquisitions, including the Cold Steel TiLite VI and the Polite But Dangerous Tools Wrapped Dagger, among others.

Bob begins with his favorite comment(s) of the week. Also, a reminder about the pre-order for the Hogtooth/TKJ NoVA-2 collaboration knife. The pre-order is open until the end of August. Check out the NoVA-2 on The Knife Junkie Store: https://store.theknifejunkie.com.

In his pocket check of knives, it's the Artisan Cutlery Kami, JWK Venom Jack, Hogtooth Knives EDC Tanto, and the Shieldon Scythe XL (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• Buck’s August 2024 Limited Release is the 113 Skinner

• New Civivi Tacticorix is a Beefy Workhorse

• Smith & Sons Adds US-Made Slip Joint to Folder Lineup

• New Viper Crossbar Lock Knife Has All the Bells and Whistles

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/529.

Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details.

Let us know what you thought about this episode and leave a rating and/or a review. Your feedback is appreciated. You can also call the listener line at 724-466-4487 or email bob@theknifejunkie.com with any comments, feedback, or suggestions.

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