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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

    Awesome in Aluminum Folders: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 501)

    Awesome in Aluminum Folders: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 501)

    On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 501), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at folders that are awesome in aluminum, including the Kershaw Iridium, Microtech Stitch RAM-LOK, and the Boker Kalashnikov XL, among others.Bob starts the show with his favorite comments of the week, followed by his pocket check of knives: the Pinkerton Nighthorse (Asymmetrical), JWK Midnight Jack, Hogtooth/TKJ NoVA-2, and the Pro-Tech TR-2 (Emotional Support Knife).In Knife Life News:• Benchmade Brings Back the 710 in Tribute to AXIS-Lock• Poltergeist Works and Real Steel Bring Integral Folder to Sub-$100 Market• Peter Carey and WE Knife Team Up for Full-Size Nitro• KA-BAR Custom Shop, State & Union, Offers Becker BK76 in MagnacutMeanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at the Eutektik EDF and Eutektik Trinity, as well as the Wingard Wearables DickPick and Mini DickPick, and the Parker Jotter Stainless.Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/501 (https://theknifejunkie.com/501).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.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).

    The Knife Junkie Podcast 500th Episode Special Edition Featuring Bob Terzuola, Michael Janich and Lynn Thompson

    The Knife Junkie Podcast 500th Episode Special Edition Featuring Bob Terzuola, Michael Janich and Lynn Thompson

    For the 500th episode of The Knife Junkie Podcast, Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco pulls back the curtain and releases three never-before-heard interviews with knife world legends: Bob Terzuola, Michael Janich, and Lynn Thompson. These interviews were previously Knife Junkie Patron member-only content.Bob Terzuola, "Godfather of the Tactical Folder," was featured on Episode 479 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/479 (https://theknifejunkie.com/479)). Terzuola's most popular model is the ATCF (Advanced Technology Combat Folder), a linerlock folding knife. He also wrote the definitive book on making tactical folders called "The Tactical Folding Knife," which was most recently updated in 2019. He has collaborated with other knifemakers and production companies, including Spyderco, Strider Knives, WE/Civivi, Microtech Knives, and others.Michael Janich, Close Combatives Instructor/Expert and Special Projects Coordinator for Spyderco, was the guest on Episode 481 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/481) (https://theknifejunkie.com/481)). Janich has studied and taught self-defense and the martial arts for more than 40 years. He is one of the foremost modern authorities on handgun point shooting and is also a prolific knife designer who has designed production knives for Spyderco, Masters of Defense, BlackHawk Blades, Combat Elite, and Max Knives, and custom knives for several world-renowned makers.Lynn Thompson, Cold Steel founder and former president, joined Bob on Episode 434 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/434 (https://theknifejunkie.com/434)). In addition to being the founder and public-facing president of Cold Steel, he is a martial artist, hunter, survivalist, shooter, and master at arms. In 1980, Thompson founded Cold Steel with the mission to bring the “world’s strongest, sharpest knives” to market. After 40+ years of innovating in the edge weapons field, Thompson embarked on a new chapter, selling the company to GSM and carefully ensuring it was in good hands with Keith Beam.Thanks to our patrons for making these bonus interviews possible. If you'd like to become a Knife Junkie patron, we'd appreciate your support. Just go to https://theknifejunkie.com/patreon (https://theknifejunkie.com/patreon) and choose from three levels of support.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.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).

    Pikal Knives (tip down/edge in): The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 499)

    Pikal Knives (tip down/edge in): The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 499)

    On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 499), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at Pikal knives (tip down/edge in) in his collection, including the Kopis Designs L-Via, the T.Kell Knives MR-1, and the Ribsplitter Draug, among others.He also shows off the Fisher Blades Beckwith Covert and teases a giveaway for this brand new knife in the next few weeks on "Thursday Night Knives."Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his pocket check of knives: the Mircotech SOCOM Elite Auto, RCB Ocoee Kayak, Hogtooth/TKJ NoVA-2, and the Pinkerton Inversion (Emotional Support Knife).In Knife Life News:• New Boker Blends the Old and New with Modern Trapper Uno• Latest Traditional from RoseCraft: Nolichucky Jack• Civivi Elementum Utility Knife• James Brand Expands Its EDC Lineup with New DriverMeanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at the TOPS Backbite--not quite a pikal, but an odd-shaped knife for sure.Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/499 (https://theknifejunkie.com/499).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.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).

    Liong Mah, Liong Mah Design: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 498)

    Liong Mah, Liong Mah Design: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 498)

    Liong Mah of Liong Mah Design joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 498 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/498 (https://theknifejunkie.com/498)).Liong began his career with knives as a full-time chef in New York City. Liong Mah Design is the culmination of over 19 years of knife appreciation and design.Liong Mah Design features a broad catalogue of folders that seek to give the knife user of all types cutting performance in a simple package.The first Liong Mah design to get a lot of buzz and positive attention was the CRKT Eraser, a knife the Knife Junkie regrets selling!LMD folders range in usage from EDC to pocket food prep knives, from the lean and tactical to the embellished practical. In an effort to bring LMD to a broader market, Liong created Eutektik, a high-value folder line featuring Sandvik 14c28n or D2 blade steels and G10 and micarta liner lock handles.Liong spends countless hours on each design and works with the world's top manufacturers and machine shops to offer his superlative blades.Find Liong Mah Design online at https://liongmah.com (https://liongmah.com) and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/liongmah (https://www.instagram.com/liongmah). Liong Mah Design also has a private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/liongmahdesignspace (https://www.facebook.com/groups/liongmahdesignspace).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.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).

    Recent New Knives: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 497)

    Recent New Knives: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 497)

    On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 497), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at some of the recent new knives in his collection, including his mew Microtechs, as well as recent gifts as well as prototypes and 'new to market' knives, among others.He also shows off the new NoVA-2 prototype and wonders what else should he put in his Doug Ritter RSK Mk5 Survival Tin?Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his pocket check of knives: the Tactile Knife Co. Chupacabra, Jack Wolf Knives Little Bro Jack. Jed Hornbeak Necromance, and the Byrd Cara Cara (Emotional Support Knife).In Knife Life News:• RoseCraft Offers First Double Bladed Slip Joint• Fancy Pants Edition of My Favorite ZT(?)• CRKT Anniversary Knife Designed by Ross Kommer, Made by TOPS• Boker Releases Another World-Legal KnifeMeanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at his Microtech LUDT Gen 2, the Cold Steel Twistmaster (received in a trade; thanks Craig!), the Hogtooth Knives Little Ruffian, and the Fisher Blades Beckwith/Covert.Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/497 (https://theknifejunkie.com/497).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.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).

    Volwest, Stati9n: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 496)

    Volwest, Stati9n: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 496)

    Volwest from Stati9n joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 496 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/496).Stati9n specializes in the development of unconventional tools and weapons for combatives and survival in austere environments and occupied zones.Inspired by the secret British WW2 organization S.O.E. ("Special Operations Executive"), whose purpose was to conduct espionage, sabotage, and reconnaissance in Axis-occupied Europe and Southeast Asia.Stati9n is also inspired by the weapons used by armies with limited resources during WW1, when butcher knives and other common household tools were modified for brutal trench warfare.Famous French knife maker and close combat specialist, Fred Perrin, collaborated with Stati9n in creating the Number Five Scorpion, a curved, double-edged self-protection knife designed around Perrin's signature forefinger retention hole.The company's offerings range from weapons for close quarters fighting to discreet but useful tools for minimalist urban and outback survival.Though knives are Stati9n's specialty, they also make other defensive tools, like a knuckle duster inspired by Austro-Hungarian knuckles from WW1; a non-metallic push dagger made of G10; and faux chopsticks, also made of G10, to give the owner something robust and stabby in non-permissive environments.Find Stati9n online at https://www.stati9n.com (https://www.stati9n.com) and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/station_9_/ (https://www.instagram.com/station_9_/)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.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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