The Knife Junkie Podcast

Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco
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The Knife Junkie Podcast

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

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Cary Orefice, Off-Grid Knives: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 543)

    Cary Orefice of Off-Grid Knives joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 543 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/543 (https://theknifejunkie.com/543)).Pick up an Off-Grid Knives knife with The Knife Junkie's affiliate link: https://www.theknifejunkie.com/offgrid (https://www.theknifejunkie.com/offgrid)Off-Grid Knives is a family-owned American company that prides itself on crafting high-quality knives accessible at various price points. Cary designs Off-Grid Knives in-house and collaborates with trusted manufacturers like Bestech and others in Taiwan to bring the designs to life.Off-Grid Knives range includes rugged, durable EDC folders and fixed blades, all made with premium materials for longevity and exceptional craftsmanship. Their knives come in a variety of materials, whether sensible and budget-friendly G10 and D2 or luxurious and hard-use MagnaCut and carbon fiber.Off-Grid doesn't rely on traditional advertising; instead, they count on satisfied customers and word-of-mouth to spread the word about their dependable, top-quality knives.OGK is proud to give back, supporting Homes for Our Troops and COPS (Concerns Of Police Survivors), offering service discounts to US military, law enforcement, and other frontline heroes, and supplying knives to the US Border Patrol and other government agencies.Off-Grid's mission is to "add serious value to your [knife] collection."Find Off-Grid Knives online at https://www.offgridknives.com (https://www.offgridknives.com), on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/offgridknives (https://www.instagram.com/offgridknives), and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/OffGridKnives (https://www.facebook.com/OffGridKnives).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 theknifejunkie@gmail.com (mailto:theknifejunkie@gmail.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).

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    12 Great One-Knife Options, Fixed and Folder: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 542)

    On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 542), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at a dozen (plus) great "one-knife" options, both fixed and folder, including the Demko AD20, Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza, Off-Grid Mamba V3, and the TOPS Tex Creek, among others.Bob begins with his favorite comment of the week.In his pocket check of knives, it's the Pinkerton Standoff, JWK Benny's Clip, T.Kell Knives Nightstalker, and the Knives by Nuge Primitive Wicket (Emotional Support Knife).In Knife Life News:• New WE Collaboration with Rafal Brzeski is a Looker!• Civivi Drops Super Cool New Fixie!• Exotic Chopper New from Tops Collab with Pro Knife Thrower• Artisan Collaborates with Johan Jordaan on a New FolderMeanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at his one new knife this week, the Holtzman's Baby Silverback Survival Knife.Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/542 (https://theknifejunkie.com/542).Affiliate links for knives/products mentioned in the show:* Artisan Cutlery: https://theknifejunkie.com/artisan (https://theknifejunkie.com/artisan)* BattlBox (survival/outdoor gear): https://theknifejunkie.com/battlbox (https://theknifejunkie.com/battlbox)* Civivi Knives: https://theknifejunkie.com/civivi (https://theknifejunkie.com/civivi)* Off-Grid Knives: https://www.theknifejunkie.com/offgrid (https://www.theknifejunkie.com/offgrid)* Shockwave Tactical Torch: https://bit.ly/shockwave-tactical-torch (https://bit.ly/shockwave-tactical-torch)* WE Knife: https://theknifejunkie.com/weknife (https://theknifejunkie.com/weknife)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 theknifejunkie@gmail.com (mailto:theknifejunkie@gmail.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).

  3. OCT 6

    Donny Dust, Primitive Survival Specialist: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 541)

    Donny Dust, primitive survival specialist, joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 541 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/541 (https://theknifejunkie.com/541)).Dust is a USMC veteran, known as the "professional caveman' for his dedication to the simple life in the wilderness. He specializes in creating tools using ancient methods and materials, tools like knives, saws, hammers, cordage, bows and arrows, axes, atlatls, and other weapons. Fire is the most valuable survival tool, and Donny excels in firemaking, even in the most dire conditions.With over 20 years of primitive living skills experience, Donny traverses the most inhospitable and sublime landscapes and survives like an ancient man. Dust's profound love of ancient ways goes beyond speculation as he puts these well-worn survival methods to use in the wilderness.Dust serves as a technical consultant in the TV and film industry, specializing in survival and primitive living skills. He has been featured on popular shows like Alone on the History Channel; Blood, Sweat and Beards on USA Network; and First Man Out on Amazon.Dust has a new book out with publishing giant Simon and Schuster called "Wild Wisdom (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Wild-Wisdom/Donny-Dust/9781668013434)."Survival Mastery is Dust's online platform created to help instill crucial outdoor and outdoor skills. He also offers personal one-on-one classes in primitive survival skills and ancient tool and shelter building.Find Donny Dust online at https://donnydust.com (https://donnydust.com), on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/donnydust (https://www.instagram.com/donnydust), and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks (https://www.youtube.com/@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks). 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 theknifejunkie@gmail.com (mailto:theknifejunkie@gmail.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).

  4. OCT 2

    10 Great Custom Double-Edge Fixed Blade Knives: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 540)

    On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 540), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at 10 great custom double-edge fixed blade knives in his collection, including the Jed Hornbeak Necromance, the Pinkerton Cave Bear, and the JB Knife and Tool Ditch Pik, among others.Bob begins with his favorite comments of the week.In his pocket check of knives, it's the Artisan Cutlery Kami, JWK Venom Jack, Polite But Dangerous Tools Dagger, and the Vero Engineering Synapse (Emotional Support Knife). He also shows off the Gentleman Junkie GAW Knife for October 2024—the Off-Grid Knives Mamba V3 & Bullet V2 Bit Driver.In Knife Life News:• James Brand Puts Carbon Fiber on the Carter• CRKT Shows Off New Richard Rogers Design• Buck Alpha Guide is Now in MagnaCut• Civivi’s Award Winning Yonder Ready to DropMeanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at the Cold Steel Finn Wolf, the Silky Folding Saw, and Survival "Cards."Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/540 (https://theknifejunkie.com/540).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 theknifejunkie@gmail.com (mailto:theknifejunkie@gmail.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).

  5. SEP 29

    Princeton Wong, Prince Customs: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 539)

    Princeton Wong of Prince Customs joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 539 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/539 (https://theknifejunkie.com/539)).Princeton owns and operates Prince Customs, a design, engineering, and custom fabrication business with small and large clients across industries. Prince Customs' capabilities include Laser Engraving, Graphic & Environmental Design, CNC Machining, CAD/CAM and other more traditional modes of fabrication.In 2021, Princeton won Best New Knifemaker at Blade Show for his custom Fion, a beautifully machined folder with a hidden corkscrew/wine key. At Blade Show 2024, Princeton's winning design from 2021 was recast as the CRKT Fial, which won Most Innovative Imported Design. Prince Customs was also the winner of the Blade Show Texas Best Custom M.A.C.K. for his Orochi model.CRKT released another Princeton Wong design in 2024, this time a sculptural and modern Italian production called Nucleus.Princeton's custom knives are known for their complex and detailed machining and span the design spectrum from simple and sleek EDC to extravagant "art" folders.Find Prince Customs online at https://www.princecustoms.com (https://www.princecustoms.com) and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/princecustoms (https://www.instagram.com/princecustoms),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 theknifejunkie@gmail.com (mailto:theknifejunkie@gmail.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).

  6. SEP 25

    10 Great EDC Fixed Blade Knives: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 538)

    On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 538), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at 10 great EDC fixed blade knives in his collection, including the Off-Grid Knives Hoglet, T.Kell Knives Combatant, and the 310 Forge MiniScalper, among others.Bob begins with his favorite comments of the week.In his pocket check of knives, it's the Pinkerton Ringed Inversion, JWK Benny’s Clip, the Kramer Custom Voodoo, and the Civivi ExOne (Emotional Support Knife).He also looks at what he used recently for some outdoor kitchen duty: the Apex Alchemy Amygdala, a BRK Boone 2 and an Uberleben Ferro Rod.In Knife Life News:• RMJ Makes a Pipe Hawk!• New Lionsteel is Slim and Sleek EDC Fixie• Benchmade Drops Brass Handled Bugout• Civivi’s Biggest Folder Yet Just Dropped and It’s Designed by Ostap Hel!Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, three new knives this week—all gifts. The Disston 1943 Machete (Thanks Vito), an EK #44 Commando Dagger (Thanks Doug), and the Off-Grid Mamba V3 (Thanks Cary).Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/538 (https://theknifejunkie.com/538).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 theknifejunkie@gmail.com (mailto:theknifejunkie@gmail.com) with any comments, feedback, or suggestions.To watch or listen to past episodes of the podcast, visit 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).

  7. SEP 22

    Billy Ford, Apex Alchemy Knives: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 537)

    Billy Ford of Apex Alchemy Knives joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 537 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/537 (https://theknifejunkie.com/537)).Billy is a big rig driver with an abiding love for knives—he has even commented on Thursday Night Knives from the road!Billy took his passion for knives and began to cover the knifeworld from his perspective on his Apex Alchemy YouTube channel.Now, Billy is making knives on his own and under the watchful eye of custom knife maker Jed Hornbeak—going by Apex Alechemy Knives.Apex Alchemy Knives has two fixed blade models so far: the Raptora, an EDC sheepsfoot. and the Amygdala, a beefy fixed blade for outdoor adventures.Find Billy and Apex Alchemy Knives on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@apex_alchemy_knives (https://www.youtube.com/@apex_alchemy_knives) and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/apex.alchemy.knives (https://www.instagram.com/apex.alchemy.knives). 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 theknifejunkie@gmail.com (theknifejunkie@gmail.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).

  8. SEP 18

    Great Camp Knives: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 536)

    On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 536), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at several great camp knives in his collection, including the Off Grid Knives Ridgeback FFG, Mora Companion, and the BRS HK5, among others.Bob begins with his favorite comments of the week.In his pocket check of knives, it's the Microtech LUDT, JWK Benny’s Clip, T.Kell Agent-001, and the Ritter/Hogue Mini RSK Mk1 (Emotional Support Knife). Bob also shows off the September 2024 Gentleman Junkie giveaway knife. It's the Colorful Filth/Northern Knives Demko AD-20.5 collaboration.In Knife Life News:• Pro-Tech Presents a Manual Button Lock TR-3• Boker and Bob T. Team Up for the Tac-Master Folder• New Gold Class Release from Benchmade is a Beautiful Balisong• Ka-Bar’s New Kitchen Knife Echoes Style from the Combat ClassicMeanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at two knives from Apex Alchemy, the Raptora and the Amygdala.Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/536 (https://theknifejunkie.com/536).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).

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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

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  • Creator
    Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    50
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    © Copyright 2024 The Knife Junkie Podcast
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