We’ve had a lot of talented people on the podcast so far, but Rich Derespina is our first master craftsman, and he makes high-quality, learned the practice of knife fighting, which led to him discovering that the kinds of knives he wanted weren’t being produced. In this wide-ranging and really fun conversation, we talk about the difference between Rich’s knives and one you’d buy at a Renaissance Faire, art and illustration, being too picky about which bands to join and a whole lot more. This episode includes a lot of insight into the crafting process, the difficulties of dealing with unrealistic customers and maintaining your cool when you are surrounded by deadly sharp objects. Enjoy!

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Links:

Rich D Discogs

https://www.discogs.com/artist/2396870-Rich-Derespina

Derespina Knives intros from various dealer sites

https://www.arizonacustomknives.com/knives-by-maker/derespina-richard/

https://www.osograndeknives.com/catalog/m-derespina-knives-427-1.html

https://www.militaryworldsrl.com/en/brands/derespina-knives/

https://steeladdictionknives.com/shop-by-maker/richard-derespina/

https://www.bladehq.com/?search=derespina

Hell No

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjXYlugtN4U

All For One

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRRbMpGSGg0

Karambit Demonstration

https://youtu.be/vi7TPa1eQ8w?t=96

Reviews

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x5P78WXUtg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxBcZZ4uXUM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQVoWPcyd9k&t=403s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX5OrSq0CSo

Caring Community

https://www.nycservice.org/organizations/263

Vinnie The Chin (The Oddfather)

https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/vincent-chin-gigante-arrested-window-scam-1990-article-1.2229489

https://youtu.be/KkK1JMV0xFw?t=841

Medicine Man Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEiXJT5wC1I

Reel Life Video Store

https://www.yelp.com/biz/reel-life-south-brooklyn

Quicksand

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Su0fvmpd1Ks

1980’s White Zombie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2GyOiUJfoU

Winchester Mystery House

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Padm4JItZPw

Farberware

https://www.nytimes.com/1996/06/07/nyregion/bronx-factory-lacking-farberware-label-may-close.html