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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

    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).

    These Knives Have Seen Action - Historical Blades from My Brother: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 495)

    These Knives Have Seen Action - Historical Blades from My Brother: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 495)

    On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 495), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at historical blades in his collection, all gifts from his brother, that have seen action, including the Collins Machete, a Kris from the Philippines, and a US 1918 Trench Dagger, among others.He also shows off one of the gifts he received from the Splitting Slices YouTube channel: a Victorinox Swiss Army 2.Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his pocket check of knives: the Microtech RAM-LOK Stitch, Jack Wolf Knives Midnight Jack, the T.Kell Knives MR-1, and the Divo Knives Pony Stout (Emotional Support Knife).In Knife Life News:• 2024 Batch of Kopis Designs L-Via• New Tactile Knife Co. Folder Features SNECX Superlock• Cool New Clip Point from Kombou and Bestech• Civivi Starflare: Sleek New Wharnie Button LockMeanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at several new knives including the Kissing Cranes Kris Stilleto, Teseract Tactical NF1, the Turner CNC Elvia V2 (on loan from Jocksknife), and the Kopis Designs L-Via.Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/495 (https://theknifejunkie.com/495).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).

    Steve Price, Bladetastic Knives: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 494)

    Steve Price, Bladetastic Knives: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 494)

    Steve Price of Bladetastic Knives joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 494 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/494 (https://theknifejunkie.com/494)).Steve has an amazing collection of exotic knives and swords sourced directly from makers around the globe.He is a recently retired first responder, serving as both a police officer and in the Fire and Rescue service, and is also a longtime martial artist. His blade collection, cutting prowess and feats of strength are featured on his channel.His BladetasticKnives5712 YouTube channel features Steve's incredible collection and skills, demonstrating the capabilities of his knives and swords through expert level cutting demos.Find Bladetastic Knives on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/steveprice192 (https://www.instagram.com/steveprice192) and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BladetasticKnives5712 (https://www.youtube.com/@BladetasticKnives5712). 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).

    Carter, Edged Mindset: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 493)

    Carter, Edged Mindset: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 493)

    Carter from the Edged Mindset Channel joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 493 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/493 (https://theknifejunkie.com/493)).He has had a channel devoted to knife and gun reviews on YouTube for some 12 years. Carter was originally known on YouTube as XIUXIU1313, but changed the channel name a few times before landing on Edged Mindset.Carter's taste veers towards the large, hard-use, high-end, design-forward folders, reviewing, showing off and comparing them to one another.Find Edged Mindset on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@edged_mindset (https://www.youtube.com/@edged_mindset), on Instagram at https://instagram.com/edged_mindset (https://instagram.com/edged_mindset) and the Edged Mindset Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/edged.mindset (https://www.facebook.com/edged.mindset). 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).

    Smooth on Washers: We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Bearings!: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 492)

    Smooth on Washers: We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Bearings!: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 492)

    On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 492), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at some of his knives that are smooth on washers (We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Bearings!), including the QSP Penguin, Emerson Seax, and the ZT 0640. among others.Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his pocket check of knives: the Microtech SOCOM Elite, GEC #15, Pinkerton Fire Ant, and the AUX MFG Pocket Bowie (Emotional Support Knife).He also show off the T. Kell Knives Agent-001 Prototype V2 (a TKJ Design).In Knife Life News:• Classic SVORD Peasant Knife Gets Dressed up• James Brand Kline--Now in Molten Carbon Fiber• Numerous Cool Complications on the Latest WE/Torbe• GiantMouse Iona V2Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at Byrd Cara Cara (Emerson Wave).Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/492 (https://theknifejunkie.com/492).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).

    Justin Burton, Warcrown Forge: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 491)

    Justin Burton, Warcrown Forge: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 491)

    Justin Burton of Warcrown Forge joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 491 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/491 (https://theknifejunkie.com/491)).Justin, a Navy veteran and the man behind Warcrown Forge, has had a love and fascination with knives and swords since childhood. He has always had an affinity for fantasy fiction and always dreamt of forging his own weapons imbued with a sense of the heroic and legendary.All Warcrown Forge blades are made in Justin's own home shop/forge and are all one-of-a-kind. Warcrown Forge design inspiration comes from military, history, Greek and Norse mythology as well as Justin's favorite fiction.Jason Statham was spotted recently with four Warcrown Forge knives on the set of "Expendables 4"!Find Warcrown Forge online at www.warcrownforge.com (https://www.warcrownforge.com) and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/warcrownforge (https://instagram.com/warcrownforge).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 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

4.4 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 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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