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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

The Knife Junkie Podcast Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco

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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

    Matt Carlson, Ribsplitter Knifeworks: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 489)

    Matt Carlson, Ribsplitter Knifeworks: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 489)

    Matt Carlson of Ribsplitter Knifeworks joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 489 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/489 (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 (https://www.ribsplitterknifeworks.com) and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ribsplitter_knifeworks (https://www.instagram.com/ribsplitter_knifeworks).Be sure to 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 www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon (https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon) for details. You can also support The Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at theknifejunkie.com/knives (https://theknifejunkie.com/knives).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 (mailto: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.To watch or listen to past episodes of the podcast, visit theknifejunkie.com/listen (https://theknifejunkie.com/listen). And for professional podcast hosting, use The Knife Junkie's podcast platform of choice: theknifejunkie.com/podhost (https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost).

    Fantastic Flipping Folders: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 488)

    Fantastic Flipping Folders: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 488)

    On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 488), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at some fantastic flipping flippers in his collection, including the Finch Buffalo Tooth, American Blade Works Model 2, and the Kansept Pretatout, among others.Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his pocket check of knives: the A2D Mk1, JWK Little Bro Jack, the Jed Hornbeak Necromance, and the Divo Knives Mini Stout (Emotional Support Knife).In Knife Life News:* A Few Impressive Spydercos Spotted at Amsterdam Meet* Ka-Bar's First Brand New USA-made Folder in 50 Years!* New Release by Jason Brous* Hoo Knives V4 Boasts an Aggressive Tanto and FlipperMeanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at the Jack Wolf Knives Sharpshooter Jack (thanks Ben) and the Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto.Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/488 (https://theknifejunkie.com/488).Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives (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 (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 (mailto: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.To watch or listen to past episodes of the podcast, visit https://theknifejunkie.com/listen (https://theknifejunkie.com/listen). And for professional podcast hosting, use The Knife Junkie's podcast platform of choice: https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost (https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost).

    Tactile Knife Co.: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 487)

    Tactile Knife Co.: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 487)

    Michael Miller from Tactile Knife Company joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 487 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/487 (https://theknifejunkie.com/487)).Tactile Knife maintains the culture of high-quality, small-scale manufacturing started at Tactile Turn Pen Company. Tactile Knife manufactures nearly all parts in-house in Garland, Texas, including screws and pivots for their debut knife, the Rockwall. The Rockwall is an ideal EDC with a 3" blade in various super steels, smooth ceramic bearing flipper action, intricately milled/turned titanium frame, and a classically clean design. The Bexar is Tactile Knife Co.’s slim and classy slip joint with a tightly milled pattern and clip point blade.Tactile has worked on collaborations with some of the industry's most lauded makers and designers, like Richard Rogers, Christensen Knifeworks, and now TJ Schwarz. The collaboration with Schwarz is an ultimate CNC-machined knife of titanium and magnacut, called the Archer Hyper Knife.Find Tactile Knife Company online at https://tactileknife.co (https://tactileknife.co), Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tactileknifeco (https://www.instagram.com/tactileknifeco), and in their private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/tactileknifecogroup (https://www.facebook.com/groups/tactileknifecogroup). Be sure to 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 (https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon) for details. You can also support The Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives (https://theknifejunkie.com/knives).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 (mailto: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.To watch or listen to past episodes of the podcast, visit https://theknifejunkie.com/listen (https://theknifejunkie.com/listen). And for professional podcast hosting, use The Knife Junkie's podcast platform of choice: https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost (https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost).

    Knife Brands I Won't Part With: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 486)

    Knife Brands I Won't Part With: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 486)

    On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 486), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at the knife brands in his collection that he won't ever part with, including Emerson Knives, Spartan Blades, and of course, Cold Steel, among a few others.He also revisits the SOG Kiku XR, a knife he hasn't carried in a while, and announces the March Gentleman Junkie knife giveaway happening during the March 21 edition of "Thursday Night Knives."Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his pocket check of knives: the Microtech Amphibian, Case Medium Toothpick, Jed Hornbeak Necromance, and the Off-Grid Black Mamba (Emotional Support Knife).In Knife Life News:• New Vosteed Ankylo Sports Their Patented Vanchor Lock• Michael Burch and Boker Collaborate on the Swoopy• SOG’s Colorful New Compact Sheepsfoot: Diverge XR• Knife Rights: Idaho Preemption Bill to House FloorMeanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at his new Spyderco Micro Jimbo (courtesy of Michael Janich and Spyderco).Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/486 (https://theknifejunkie.com/486).Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives (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 (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 (mailto: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.To watch or listen to past episodes of the podcast, visit https://theknifejunkie.com/listen (https://theknifejunkie.com/listen). And for professional podcast hosting, use The Knife Junkie's podcast platform of choice: https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost (https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost).

    Denny Furey, Furey's Urban Combat Knives Unlimited: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 485)

    Denny Furey, Furey's Urban Combat Knives Unlimited: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 485)

    Denny Furey of Furey's Urban Combat Knives Unlimited joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 485 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/485 (https://theknifejunkie.com/485)).Denny is a full-time custom bladesmith, knife maker, and designer located in Spring, Texas, specializing in self-defense, fighting, military, and first responder knives and tools. He is a certified LoneStar Maker with the Texas Knifemaker's Guild and an apprentice bladesmith with the American Bladesmith Society.He is a military veteran of Operations Desert Shield/Storm/Provide Comfort and the Global War on Terrorism, having served 10-years (both active duty and reserves) in the United States Air Force Security Police/Forces as a non-commissioned officer.He served 20 years as a law enforcement officer, having worked numerous aspects of the job, ranging from patrolman to chief of police in the state of Oklahoma. Denny also served as a senior SWAT commander, operator, and instructor, developing curriculum, to include edged weapons defense and application for SWAT schools and defensive tactics and combinations.Denny's love of making, designing, and collecting knives comes from a lifetime of martial arts training and teaching. He even teaches his own system called Furey Combatives. Once in Texas, a close friend of Denny's, a knife maker, encouraged him to try his hand at making a blade.Denny and Bob participated in Doug Marcaida's impromptu "Kali Jam" at the Texas Custom Knife Show last year, affording them the honor of crossing sticks and training blades with the Master himself.Find Furey's Urban Combat Knives Unlimited online at https://fureysurbancombatknivesunlimited.com (https://fureysurbancombatknivesunlimited.com) and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fureyuckunlimited (https://www.instagram.com/fureyuckunlimited).Be sure to 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 (https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon) for details. You can also support The Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives (https://theknifejunkie.com/knives).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 (mailto: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.To watch or listen to past episodes of the podcast, visit https://theknifejunkie.com/listen (https://theknifejunkie.com/listen). And for professional podcast hosting, use The Knife Junkie's podcast platform of choice: https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost (https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost).

    From Commander to Amphibian: 25 Years of Collecting Knives in 12 Folders: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 484)

    From Commander to Amphibian: 25 Years of Collecting Knives in 12 Folders: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 484)

    On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 484), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco reflects on his more than 25 years of collecting knives, going full circle and summing up his love of folders from the Commander to Amphibian, including the Cold Steel Recon 1, Spyderco Ulize, and the Pro-tech Rockeye, among others.Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his pocket check of knives: the Emerson TKF-1, JWK Feelgood Jack, Stroup Knives SD1, and the Cold Steel Recon 1 XL (Emotional Support Knife).In Knife Life News:• Boker Kalashnikov Line Gains Boxcutter• Civivi Releases Production Version of Brzeski Custom KwaiQ• Bark River Knives Comes Out with Hudson Bay Trade Knife• Arizona Man Arrested Gallivanting through a Neighborhood with a SwordMeanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at his new Microtech Amphibian and the Jed Hornbeak Knives Necromance.Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/484 (https://theknifejunkie.com/484).Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives (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 (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 (mailto: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.To watch or listen to past episodes of the podcast, visit https://theknifejunkie.com/listen (https://theknifejunkie.com/listen). And for professional podcast hosting, use The Knife Junkie's podcast platform of choice: https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost (https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost).

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

billyh6088 ,

This podcast, any and every episode, will make you a better person. Try it!

I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for (and also recommend) Episode 391 with Michael Jarvis of Auxiliary Manufacturing. As a new maker, listening to the two of you talk about freehand grinding vs. using a jig and the idea of using every tool at your disposal, was the single best piece of advice I have received in my few short months of trying to find my way in this new world. Encouraging everyone to do their own thing and not try to be like others really helped me out. It helped me in a way in which I didn’t even know I needed help… if that makes sense. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated.

Best regards,
Blake

ALllT13 ,

Great Podcast... looking forward to it every week

Bob has a great thing going on. Has the best guest speaker list and is very friendly on his approach. One of my favorite podcasts on knives...

Puro Trash ,

Nonsense

You can’t make a list of best USA made blades without Medford considering they’re the best. Why even say the words cold steel?! Garbage from the 80s! Nonsense.

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