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
J. Neilson and Shelley Jack join Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 463 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/463).
J. Neilson is an ABS Master Bladesmith working out of his Mountain Hollow Forge in the wilds of Pennsylvania. He came to prominence with the History Channel show Forged in Fire, the wildly popular knifemaking competition show. He was tapped to be a judge on the show for the unreleased pilot due...
On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 462), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at his new knives and other recent acquisitions, including the QSP Hedgehog TPK Exclusive and the Marcaida/Fox Kortada, among others.
Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his "pocket check" of knives: the Ritter/Hogue Auto RSK Mk1, C. Risner Cutlery Ohio River Jack, T. Kell Knives MR1...
Brian Milinski of Milinski Knives joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 461 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/461).
A member of the Texas Knifemaker's Guild and a winner at the Texas Custom Knife Show 2023, Brian Milinski is a custom knife maker of fine Damascus tools for outdoorsmen, everyday needs, kitchen cutlery, and unique designs for collectors. Working on just a couple of knives at a time ensur...
On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 460), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at "truck knives," or folding knives to leave in your vehicle, including the Gerber Paraframe, QSP Penguin, and Camillus Dominator, among others.
Bob is also going to be at the Texas Custom Knife Show in Conroe, TX, this weekend, Nov. 4–5, and would love to meet you. Get more details on the show, and tickets, at https...
Austin Jackson, grandson of C. Risner Cutlery founder Clarence Risner, joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 459 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/459).
Clarence Risner founded C. Risner Cutlery in 1974. Risner founded the business through his hobby of collecting, selling, and trading traditional pocket knives. During the late 1980's to early 2010's, Clarence was the sole importer of German Eye Brand...
On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 458), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco reviews (rapidly) nine knives, including the C. Reisner Cutlery Lake Champlain Barlow, Jack Wolf Knives Vampire Jack, and Civivi Synergy 4, among others.
He also promotes the Texas Custom Knife Show in Conroe, TX, upcoming Nov. 4–5. Bob will be there as a judge helping out the show, and he looks forward to meeting you there...
Ed Sol of Ed Sol Crafts joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 457 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/457).
Ed was born and raised in Mexico and now lives as a bladesmith and blacksmith in Indiana. The stark contrast between urban and natural environments inspires him creatively.
As he grew up, Ed loved to work with his hands, drawing and building things, which eventually led to cooking. His love of kni...
On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 456), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at his best bedside knives, including the O.G.: the Cold Steel Tanto, as well as the Spyderco Street Bowie, Off-Grid Outback, and Auxiliary MFG Pocket Rocket, among others.
Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his "pocket check" of knives: the Kizer Mystic, C. Risner Cutlery Ohio Rive...
Kevin Doody of Doody’s Daggers joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 455 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/455).
Kevin is a knife user and collector. He also is a welder who reviews knives on YouTube, and a recent deep dive into slip joints has fueled an effort to make one himself.
Kevin's YouTube is a knife review and discussion channel, but he also gets into some welding, blacksmithing, and even kni...
On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 454), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at some amazing handmade knives made by past guests on the podcast, including the Greg Lightfoot Element, Stroup SD-1, and Pinkerton Razorback, among others.
Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his "pocket check" of knives: the Civivi Synergy 4, C. Risner Cutlery Ohio River Jack, Hog...
Mike Thomas of Razorsharp Productions, co-producer and co-host of the Texas Custom Knife Show, joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 453 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/453).
The 6th Annual Texas Custom Knife Show (TCKS) will be held November 4-5 at the Lonestar Pavilion in the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Conroe, TX. The TCKS started as a way to showcase the many varied and talented blade smit...
On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 452), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco gives us an update on his large folders, including the Artisan Xcellerator, Civivi Synergy 4, and the Cold Steel SR1 Lite, among others.
Bob starts the show with his favorite comments of the week, followed by his "pocket check" of knives: the ABW Model 2, JWK Pioneer Jack, Aaron Bieber Knives 302, and the Boker AK-74 XL (Em...
On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 451), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at snob-proof knives that won’t break the bank, including the Ontario Rat 2, Vosteed Nightshade, and the Artisan Mini Proponent, among others. Bob is also proud to announce that the No-VA 1 EDC Bowie knives will be shipping out this week!
Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his "pock...
Lee from LuvThemKnives joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 450 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/450).
When Lee was 7 years old, he discovered an old folder in the basement of the house his family had just moved into, and that sparked his interest in knives. He also still has the Buck 110 he watched his father buy at a hometown sporting goods store many years ago, as well as the Slip Joint from his...
On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 449), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at knives with dangerous curves, including the Ribsplitter Draug, JB Knife & Tool Ditch Pick, and the Odenwolf Sowcatcher among others.
Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his "pocket check" of knives -- the Hinderer XM-24, GEC 72 Bull Nose, Aaron Bieber Knives 302, and the Civiv...
Jerod Johnson of STA Blades joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 448 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/448).
STA Blades started in 2020 in Jacksboro, Texas, when Jerod took a blacksmithing and bladesmithing class from Chuck Stone at Masters Forge. A USMC veteran, Jerod decided to make knifemaking his encore career, turning a mid-life tack into a new career.
He counts on lessons learned from the daily...
On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 447), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at his recommendations for fixed blades if you're looking for your first fixed blade, including the Sencut Waxahachie, Off-Grid Knives Ridgeback V2, and the Buck 119, among others.
Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his "pocket check" of knives -- the CRK Sebenza 21, Jack Wolf Knive...
Dave Everett, This Old Sword Blade Reviews on YouTube and Instagram, joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 446 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/446).
Dave has been involved in knife collecting since his days in photography school on the West Coast in the 1970s. He currently has an enviable and large collection, which grows by the week. Recently, he has been collecting much-coveted custom fixed blade...
On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 445), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at his favorite folders for "when the sh*t goes down," including the Bastinelli Big Dragotac, Microtech Ultratech D/E Serrated, and the Arcane Design Antimatter among others.
Bob starts the show with his favorite comments of the week, followed by his "pocket check" of knives -- the CJRB Large Pyrite, JWK Laid Back Jac...
Ben Belkin, founder/creator of Jack Wolf Knives, joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 444 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/444).
Ben got his first knife from his grandfather, after whom he’d later name his knife company, Jack Wolf Knives. Ben’s design philosophy is not to reinvent the wheel, rather deliver an awesome and enhanced wheel.
Ben has been collecting knives, traditional folders and others,...
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