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 production, and innovative sheath designs. Discover how Tom balances toughness with cutting performance and his plans for new models debuting at Blade Show Atlanta.
Knives by Nuge combines Tom's years of game processing, wilderness survival skills, and martial arts to create high-quality tools for camping, hunting, and adventure. And, each knife is made in Tom's New Jersey shop with 100% American-made materials.
Find Tom on Instagram @knives_by_nuge and the Knives by Nuge website (www.knivesbynuge.com).
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