The Knife Junkie Podcast
The Knife Junkie podcast is the place for knife newbies and experience knife collectors to learn more about knives and knife collecting and become true "knife junkies." Twice per week, Bob DeMarco talks knives and brings you special sections such as Knife Life News, pocket checks and more. In addition, your calls and comments will be featured on the podcast -- dial The Knife Junkie Listener Line at 724-466-4487. And be sure to visit The Knife Junkie online at www.theknifejunkie.com
Episodes
In Episode 590 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, Bob DeMarco interviews Jeremiah Burbank, owner of online knife retailer PVK and co-host of the Bladeology podcast.
Jeremiah shares PVK's 31-year journey from Massachusetts to Las Vegas and back, revealing how their Vegas Strip showroom transformed their business into a high-end knife destination. Discover the stories behind rare pieces like 29 Knives Balisongs with Filipino blade shapes a...
In Episode 589 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, host Bob DeMarco takes us through his Emerson knife collection (so far) built over decades, including Zero Tolerance collaborations, classic models like the Commander and CQC-7, and recent acquisitions like the re-released P-TAC Persian.
Bob discusses what makes these tactical folders special - from their distinctive chisel grinds and wave features to their superior ergonomics.
The episod...
On this edition of The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 588), Bob DeMarco speaks with custom knife maker Bobby Raines II, who specializes in hand-forged Bowie knives that are as functional as they are beautiful.
Bobby shared his journey from making his first "knife-like object" at age 12 to creating his signature "Rainmaker" Bowie, which has gained recognition through knife expert Rolando Escotada. What sets Bobby's work apart is his c...
In Episode 587 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, Bob DeMarco showcases his collection of KA-BARs and other classic combat knives, including authentic World War I and II pieces.
Bob explores the history and design evolution of military blades, from the iconic KA-BAR to specialized trench knives, Randall fighters, and Vietnam-era designs. A must-watch for knife collectors and military history enthusiasts alike.
The episode also features an ...
On the midweek supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 586), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at his collection of Civivi Knives (so far), including the Keen Nadder, Vision FG, and the Sentinel Strike I & II, among others.
Bob begins with his favorite comments of the week.
In his pocket check of knives, it's the Herman Knives Ishtar, Victorinox Compact, the Cold Steel Desperado, and the APOC Smatchet (Emotio...
Episode 585 of The Knife Junkie Podcast welcomes back Rolando Estocada, a lifelong Filipino martial arts practitioner and passionate knife collector.
In this follow-up to their February 2025 conversation, host Bob DeMarco and Rolando dive deeper into Rolando's impressive knife collection and his unique "philosophy of use" that guides his collecting choices.
The episode explores:
- Rolando's journey from impulse buying to purposeful ...
In Episode 584 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, Bob DeMarco explores the concept of "fixed blade emotional support knives" -- and how his preference has evolved from fidgety folders to substantial fixed blades that provide security and confidence.
Bob showcases his impressive collection of fixed blade emotional support knives, including the APOC Smatchet, Cold Steel Big Bear Classic, Marcaida/Fox Kortada, and many more purpose-driven d...
In Episode 583 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, Bob DeMarco talks with Shawn Old of Gross Motor Gear, who makes custom knives designed specifically for self-protection.
Shawn shares his journey from martial arts instructor to knife maker, and how his artistic background influences his designs. Learn about his unique Japanese-inspired handle wraps, his philosophy on blade-to-handle proportions, and why his knives are optimized for real-...
In Episode 582 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, host Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco showcases his latest knife acquisitions in a comprehensive "New and New to Me Knives: Recent Acquisition Roundup."
From the patriotic TKell Knives Limited FMF to the tactical Gross Motor Gear Mamushi and the elegant Jack Wolf Knives Diamondback Jack, this episode is packed with detailed reviews of over a dozen remarkable blades. Bob also covers industry...
Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco welcomes back custom knifemaker Tom Nugent of Knives by Nuge to discuss his journey from law enforcement to full-time knife making on Episode 581 of The Knife Junkie Podcast.
Fresh from the Texas Blade Show, Tom shares insights on his popular designs including the Wicket and Primitive Wicket, Chickpea, and the Big Boi.
They explore Tom's design philosophy, material choices, transition to limited produc...
In episode 580 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, Bob DeMarco compares six pairs of classic and modern Cold Steel knives, showing how this iconic brand has evolved while maintaining its legendary toughness. See the differences between vintage and current versions of the Tanto, Voyager, Espada, Vaquero, and more!
Plus: Texas Blade Show custom knife winners, a new Gerber Mini Sada, Washington state's automatic knife ban repeal, and Bob's c...
In Episode 579 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, Bob DeMarco talks with Mike Wertin, owner of Northern Knives in Anchorage, Alaska's premier knife retailer and maker of "the toughest things in Alaska since bears."
Mike shares his journey from Arizona to Alaska, how the 3 Dog Knife line was born, and his pioneering techniques for multi-colored titanium anodizing. Learn about their custom Cerakote services, upcoming folding knife designs,...
On the midweek supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 578), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at several of his custom fixed blade EDCs that deserve more attention, including the Carter Cutlery Neck knife, Polite But Dangerous Tools Dagger, and the Ribsplitter Knives Draug, among others.
Bob begins with his favorite comments of the week.
In his pocket check of knives, it's the Hinderer XM-24, GEC #47 Viper, Hogt...
Jack Billings of Shed Knives joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 577 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/577).
Originally starting in 2018 as just a hobby, Shed Knives was started by three friends making knives on Saturday mornings. Their first knife was a sword: a katana. As time went on in 2018, the friends started trading knives for bigger and better machines to build the "Shed Knives Shop." For $5...
On the midweek supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 576), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at double edged fighting knives, including the TKell Knives Agent-001, Station 9 #12 Undercover, and the Pinkerton Knives Razorback, among others.
Bob begins with his favorite comments of the week. He also shows off 3D prints his new collaboration with TKell Knives: a Double Edged Fighter. Plus, he shows off some Bob T...
Rolando Garcia III, founder of Rolanda Estocada, joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 575 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/575).
Rolando lives in NYC and has lifelong training experience with martial arts greats in arts including JKD, BJJ, Savate, and American Bowie Knife Fighting.
He is a full senior instructor in Jeet Kune Do under Sifu Armando Basulto. He is also a RKC kettlebell coach under the l...
On the midweek supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 574), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at several of his large and extra large Cold Steel folders (5-inch blades and up).
Bob begins with his favorite comments of the week.
In his pocket check of knives, it's the Cuda Maxx 5.5, the C.Risner Cutlery Ohio River Jack, the Armis Knife & Tool VSK1, and a Hogtooth Custom Sub-Hilt Fighter (Emotional Support Kni...
Joe Watson, custom knifemaker and design consultant, joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 573 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/573).
Watson offers a variety of high performance, handmade knives from kitchen to outdoors to duty use. He also creates historically inspired knives and art pieces and improves them with modern construction methods and more logical design.
Watson still fabricates, cuts, grin...
On the midweek supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 572), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at some of his favorite Clip Point fixed blade knives that are not quite Bowies, including the Randall 16-7 SP#1 Fighter, Buck 119, and the SOG Super Bowie, among others.
Bob begins with his favorite comment of the week.
Bob also just carried the Regiment Blades Tactical Pen and G10 Low-Viz in a non-permissive environme...
Tate Buzzard of The Norman Tactical joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 571 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/571).
Tate lives and works in Arizona, where he specializes in hand making tactical, fighting and field fixed blade knives under the Norman Tactical shingle.
Besides his Bowies, kwaiken, tomahawks and Sgian Crios, the Norman Tactical makes the Love Handle knife for Wingard Wearables.
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