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Mike Moran | Neal Punchard
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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!

  1. 2D AGO

    Episode 78 | Daniel Keown

    We cover: Daniel won the  "Best Custom Slipjoint" of 2025 at Blade Show Atlanta.Warther CutleryDaniel's InstagramThe deer mentioned in the podcastVideo of color case hardeningSupport the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

    1h 23m

  2. AUG 15

    Episode 77 | Getting Started Collecting Old Pocket Knives

    Friend of the show, "Mike," wrote in and asked how to get started collecting older knives. This has been a recurring question, so we asked our friend Charlie Campagna to join us to tackle the topic!  Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

    1h 16m

  3. AUG 1

    Episode 76 | Bob Jeche Tribute

    This episode is dedicated to the memory of Bob Jeche, an early, prolific, American knife collector and Neal's friend and mentor. Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

    31 min

  4. JUL 18

    Episode 75 | On Site at the 2025 Little Valley Knife Show!

    This might be our longest episode ever! Neal traveled to Little Valley New York to soak up the history and attend the knife show - and it did not disappoint. A big thank you to Brad Lockwood for helping us with the logistics on this podcast and we hope we made the town, and those interviewed, proud with this episode. RSVP for the 2026 Show! https://www.villageofknives.com/ Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

    2h 3m

  5. JUL 3

    Episode 74 | Austin Jackson Helps us Celebrate July 4th!

    Allright friends and supportes. The day this episode airs, you'll be busy thinking why you didn't start the smoker earlier, or why you forgot to get the propane tank filled, or why you didn't sharpen those lawn mower blades. But Fear Not! The work is endless and the struggle is real. That's why we are are here to help. Put in those air pods, turn up the volume, and listen in as Austin updates us on his first year full time running the business. He holds nothing back and you get the insider's view of tarrifs, knife industry trends, and everything in between! Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

    1h 3m

  6. JUN 13

    Episode 73 | Steven Cocker Moves into a Museum!

    A lot has happened in Sheffield in the past year since we last had Steven on, so we were glad to have him on to talk about the news of Egginton selling the rights and marks of Rodgers, Wostenholm, Ibberson, and others. He assures us they are in great hands and breaks the news that he and his team are moving into Stan Shaw's old shop! Link to Steven's latest exhibition piece. Link to Steven's "new" Engine Turning machine Link to the Dog Knife  Brewery Tap Handle Drama Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

    1h 15m

  7. MAY 30

    Episode 72 - Blades and Barrels Part I

    Neal and Mike catch up and talk about the upcoming Blade Show in Atlanta before diving into one of the seminal books on combination weapons: Blades and Barrels by H. Gordon Frost.  Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

    54 min

  8. MAY 16

    Episode 71 - Lev-R-Lok and Gear-Driven Knives

    Neal and Mike catch up on shop talk and Mike gives an update on the 2nd Annual Grand Knife Adventure. We talk about the most recent Knife Magazine issue and dive into to the topic of gear-driven knives.  Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

    49 min
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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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  • Creator
    Mike Moran | Neal Punchard
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    78
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Catch Bit Show
  • Show Website
    The Catch Bit Show

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