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Join Mike Moran and Neal Punchard as they talk about the ups and downs of making traditional pocket knives by hand as well a healthy dose of pocket knife history!

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Join Mike Moran and Neal Punchard as they talk about the ups and downs of making traditional pocket knives by hand as well a healthy dose of pocket knife history!

    Episode 45 | Steven Cocker - Sheffield's Best

    Episode 45 | Steven Cocker - Sheffield's Best

    If you enjoy traditional pocket knives, this episode is for you. Steven Cocker is a pocket knife cutler in Sheffield, England. He was trained by the last of the "old guard," and he joins this episode to talk about his family's history in cutlery and his desire to keep it alive.  Most of the items and knives discussed in this episode can be found on Steven's Instagram account.

    Other Links for this show:
    Egginton
    Shepherd Wheel Workshop
    Hawley Collection
    Shepherd Wheel Miniatures
    Sheffield Miniatures


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    Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com
    Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Episode 44 | Starting a Knife Show

    Episode 44 | Starting a Knife Show

    Thanks all for tuning in to the podcast. In this episode, Neal gives an update on the happenings of the recent Badger knife show in Janesville, WI. We talk shop happenings, Richlite, YouTube rabbit holes, and Mike announces he is starting his own knife show.
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    Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com
    Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

    • 42 min
    Episode 43 | Charlie Campagna joins to Talk Favorite Knives

    Episode 43 | Charlie Campagna joins to Talk Favorite Knives

    Friends, we've got a great show today. Ever-popular Charlie Campagna returns to talk with Neal about 5 of his favorite knives. While somewhat of a visual show, you will want to tune in to here about stories including:
    Henkels using Damasacus in their knivesHow Charlie got Case to make the "Arkansas Hunter"What is Third-cut stag?Charlie invents a new term on the show: "tortured gunstock"Charlie pulls out knives from custom makers such as Tony Bose, Rhidian Gatrill, and Ken Ericksonand much, much more!

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    Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com
    Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

    • 59 min
    Episode 42 | Rhidian Gatrill

    Episode 42 | Rhidian Gatrill

    Rhidian Gatrill joins us again and updates Mike and Neal on what he's up to. Rhidian almost broke the internet with his latest knife, so tune in to hear all about it. And not to disappoint our listeners - Rhidian gets inducted into the Tacoma Knife Makers' Club.
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    Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com
    Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Episode 41 | Whittlers

    Episode 41 | Whittlers

    Neal and Mike are back to talk whittlers and upcoming knife show plans. Listen in and hear Neal try to sneak in truck talk right at the end. 
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    Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com
    Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

    • 32 min
    Episode 40 - Austin Jackson of TraditionalPocketKnives.com

    Episode 40 - Austin Jackson of TraditionalPocketKnives.com

    Alright friends - you're gonna want to listen to this episode. We've got our friend Austin Jackson here for this episode and Austin pulls back the curtain for us in regards to selling pocket knives.  Did he reveal too much? You be the judge.
    A little glimpse into the operations of TraditionalPocketKnives.comWant to know how to get an advantage when buying GEC knives?Austin talks about his grandpa Clarence getting into knives.We deep-dive on what exactly happened with the Queen trademarks.Why aren't brands making knives in the USA? Hint - it's more than just cost.Is China saving the traditional pocket knife?WHY IS BILL HOWARD SUCH A LEGEND?Support the Show.
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    Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com
    Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

    • 1 hr 9 min

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