Brian Brown, custom knife maker, joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on episode 30 (https://theknifejunkie.com/304)4 of The Knife Junkie Podcast. In a few short years, Brown has made a huge impression on the knife world, winning awards and taking his custom designs mainstream. Brown's first foray into production knives was a huge success, gaining instant popularity in enthusiast circles with his the titanium frame lock, Yeager-M, a hollow ground, steep tipped Wharncliffe on bearings, expertly crafted by Reate. Brown's other production knife is the recent blockbuster, Raptor, a double-peaked, hollow ground, clip point, M390 blade, on a super-smooth and ergonomic titanium body. The Raptor's blade design was based on his custom folder Warthog, which won the Best Tactical Folder award at Blade Show 2021, and shows a radical design departure from the Yeager.Still in the early stages of his knife making career, Brian discusses the challenges of running a small knife business and balancing passion with responsibility. He talks about the struggles of going from a steady job in retail, supporting a family, to risking it all for his dream of making knives full time. Brown's trajectory illustrates perfectly the notion that with a lot of passion, conviction and hard work, dreams can be achieved.Look for Close Up videos of the Brian Brown Knives Yeager-M and Raptor coming soon to The Knife Junkie YouTube Channel (https://theknifejunkie.com/ytsubscribe). You can find Brown online at https://brianbrownknives.com (https://brianbrownknives.com) and on Instagram at http://instagram.com/brianbrownknives (http://instagram.com/brianbrownknives).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.Let us know what you thought about this episode. Please leave a rating and/or a review in whatever podcast player app you're listening on. Your feedback is much appreciated.Also, call the listener line at 724-466-4487 or email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) with any comments, feedback or suggestions on the show, and let us know who you'd like to hear interviewed on an upcoming edition of The Knife Junkie Podcast.To listen to past episodes of the podcast, visit https://theknifejunkie.com/listen (https://theknifejunkie.com/listen).