Episode 36

Episode 36: Bed Bug Happy Hour

In this episode, we recap Levon, Jake, and Brian's experiences returning fresh from BLADE 2019. We touch on Levon's numerous new acquisitions, Brian's success at the show, and Jake not having a heart attack. In addition we weigh in on the Zero Tolerance 0223 and Sebenza 31 controversies, as well as our thoughts on the winners of BLADE 2019's official awards. This episode was recorded before the Lionsteel steel hardness controversy erupted, but we will soon address it!

As always, thank you to our sponsors PVK Vegas and Kizer Cutlery!

Levon's acquisitions: Shirogorov x Chris Reeve Knives Unique Graphic Hati R, Tuch Knives Sparrowhawk, CKF x Philipe Jourget FiF, Microtech UTX-85, Kershsaw Launch 9 with Abalone, Blade Runner Systems Nova & Warhead, WE Knives Synergy 2 & Arrakis, Liong Mah KUF v2, Greg Stevens Design Watch, others here.

References:

Brian’s heartfelt IG post about BLADE

Mason Ramsey, the Walmart yodeling kid

Beg Bugs, the board game

Shirogorov 111 with Kickstop

Ace Hood’s “Rolex” disassembling itself

Reate JACK-2

CIVIVI McKenna in Damascus

Isham Bladeworks Dresschaton

Sebenza 31

MicroMachines commercial

Sebenza 31 auction piece

Zero Tolerance 0223

Director of Sonic the Hedgehog movie promises to redesign Sonic after the movie was already finished

Bestech new knives

Enrique Pena new Reate models

Chaves 229

BLADE Show Awards

Olamic Soloist and Whippersnapper

Begg Custom Flashlight

RJ Marin x Shirogorov Overkill

Shun Folding Steak Knife

“Last week we put liquid paper on a bee… it died”

KH Daily kitchen knives

M Shiffer Knives

Patrick Doyle Knives

David Broadwell knives

HEAdesigns Flame

Hogue’s Copper G10

Rich Asians flyer at BLADE