On this episode Andrew Lang and I are joined by a friend from another gear podcast, Auston.  You know Auston as Epic Snuggle Bunny (You Tube and Instagram and USN).  We discuss the shrinking (or maybe growing) gap between custom and production gear.

Virtual Pocket Dump:

Auston: Sam Johnston Navaja Custom, Guardian Tactical Helix Nano, Aristo Flieger, Two Finger Design Wallet, ZT Pen

Andrew: Spyderco Dragonfly II in Super Blue, Hamilton Khaki, Leatherworks Minnesota Wallet

Me: Microtech UXT-70, Muyshondt Aeon Mk. III, Karas Customs EDK, Anso Matrix, Sinn 556i

New Stuff and News:

Spyderco PM2 in S110V

TRM/RJ Martin Collab

Goulet Pens Edison in Midnight Thunder

(Just in for both Andrew and I) Tactile Turn Gist

(Just in for me) Kizer Gemini

(Just in for Andrew) MagKey

(Just in for Andrew) Wrist Candy Watch Strap

(Just in for Auston) Johnston Knife

(Just in for Auston) Clyde Chandler Mk. 4 Premium

(Just in for Auston) JDM Seiko SARG-015

Main Topic: Comparing Custom and Production Gear

Koenig Zenaida

GTC Knives

Van Barnett Time Machine

Karroll SES

Roger W Smith Custom Watches

Mailbag Question:

Mark R. asks for a recommendation on a good small (3" or less blade) fixed blade from a custom maker.

I recommends the Jarosz JFS

Auston recommends Bradford Guardian3

Andrew recommends Tom Krein Fix Blade

Sorry for the audio nightmare.  I have edited, re-edited, and re-re-edited (with the help of Ameer) many, many times.  This is as good as it is going to get.  Sorry again for the shitty audio.  I am going to upgrade to new software before the next podcast.  I am also going to only use the mic and headphones, unless there is a very, very good reason.  To make up for this mess, look for a very special guest around Turkey Day.

On this episode Andrew Lang and I are joined by a friend from another gear podcast, Auston.  You know Auston as Epic Snuggle Bunny (You Tube and Instagram and USN).  We discuss the shrinking (or maybe growing) gap between custom and production gear.

Virtual Pocket Dump:

Auston: Sam Johnston Navaja Custom, Guardian Tactical Helix Nano, Aristo Flieger, Two Finger Design Wallet, ZT Pen

Andrew: Spyderco Dragonfly II in Super Blue, Hamilton Khaki, Leatherworks Minnesota Wallet

Me: Microtech UXT-70, Muyshondt Aeon Mk. III, Karas Customs EDK, Anso Matrix, Sinn 556i

New Stuff and News:

Spyderco PM2 in S110V

TRM/RJ Martin Collab

Goulet Pens Edison in Midnight Thunder

(Just in for both Andrew and I) Tactile Turn Gist

(Just in for me) Kizer Gemini

(Just in for Andrew) MagKey

(Just in for Andrew) Wrist Candy Watch Strap

(Just in for Auston) Johnston Knife

(Just in for Auston) Clyde Chandler Mk. 4 Premium

(Just in for Auston) JDM Seiko SARG-015

Main Topic: Comparing Custom and Production Gear

Koenig Zenaida

GTC Knives

Van Barnett Time Machine

Karroll SES

Roger W Smith Custom Watches

Mailbag Question:

Mark R. asks for a recommendation on a good small (3" or less blade) fixed blade from a custom maker.

I recommends the Jarosz JFS

Auston recommends Bradford Guardian3

Andrew recommends Tom Krein Fix Blade

On this episode Andrew Lang and I are joined by a friend from another gear podcast, Auston.  You know Auston as Epic Snuggle Bunny (You Tube and Instagram and USN).  We discuss the shrinking (or maybe growing) gap between custom and production gear.

Virtual Pocket Dump:

Auston: Sam Johnston Navaja Custom, Guardian Tactical Helix Nano, Aristo Flieger, Two Finger Design Wallet, ZT Pen

Andrew: Spyderco Dragonfly II in Super Blue, Hamilton Khaki, Leatherworks Minnesota Wallet

Me: Microtech UXT-70, Muyshondt Aeon Mk. III, Karas Customs EDK, Anso Matrix, Sinn 556i

New Stuff and News:

Spyderco PM2 in S110V

TRM/RJ Martin Collab

Goulet Pens Edison in Midnight Thunder

(Just in for both Andrew and I) Tactile Turn Gist

(Just in for me) Kizer Gemini

(Just in for Andrew) MagKey

(Just in for Andrew) Wrist Candy Watch Strap

(Just in for Auston) Johnston Knife

(Just in for Auston) Clyde Chandler Mk. 4 Premium

(Just in for Auston) JDM Seiko SARG-015

Main Topic: Comparing Custom and Production Gear

Koenig Zenaida

GTC Knives

Van Barnett Time Machine

Karroll SES

Roger W Smith Custom Watches

Mailbag Question:

Mark R. asks for a recommendation on a good small (3" or less blade) fixed blade from a custom maker.

I recommends the Jarosz JFS

Auston recommends Bradford Guardian3

Andrew recommends Tom Krein Fix Blade

This episode is our second off-topic episode and today we will be talking craft beer with beer nerd and home brewer (and my coworker) Jeff Odland.

What we are drinking (extra important this episode):

Me: Jack's Abby Hoponius Union

Dan:

Jeff:

Virtual Pocket Dump:

Me: Bellroy Card Sleeve, Sinn 556i, Northwoods Knives Everyday Barlow, Muyshondt Aeon Mk. III, and the Schaeffer Sagaris

Dan: Big Skinny Wallet, Hinderer XM-18 3", SAK Cadet

Jeff: Kershaw Leek, iPhone 5s

New Stuff and News:

Kickstarter changes course and allows knives now!

Laconico invades Kizer

Surefire Titan Plus SHIPS

Boker Urban Trapper

Doug Ritter Griptilian with Wilkins Grip

Northwoods Knives Everyday Barlow

Lumintop Tool AAA

Muyshondt Aeon Mk. III

Microtech UTX-70

Main Topic: Craft Beer

Sufjan Stevens

Ommegang Brewery

Extract Brew

All Grain Brew

Hill Farmstead Brewery

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

Beer Advocate Jack's Abby Hoponius Union

Beer Advocate

Rate Beer

Brew Dog Beers

Thanks to Ameer for fixing the audio quite a bit.

VPD

Paulo: Zodiac Engineering InTIGral Knife, analog micrometer, Louis Voton wallet, T10 torx

Dan: ZT808, Omega, Big Skinny Wallet

Me: Matthew Martin Pen, Fellhoelter Frikky, olight S1 Baton, Anso Matrix, Sinn 556i

New Stuff and News

Kizer Gemini

Cold Steel Swift

Boker Tech Tool

Steelcraft Mini Bodega

Surefire Titan Plus Update

Allegedly October 1st

Main Topic

Balzano Bullshit Blacklist on Jerzeedevil

PDW Defiant

JWS Capricorn 66

Zodiac Engineering

Zodiac Scout Fixed

Compliance Edge

Buck Marksman

Mail Bag

Curbsitter

BWB-01T

This episode Paulo Balzano of Balzano Knives joins Dan and I to discuss the return of specialty manufacturing in the US with the rise of brands like James, the boom in custom makers, and innovation from old American stalwarts of the cutlery industry like Gerber and Buck.

Danhattan:

VPD

Paulo: Zodiac Engineering InTIGral Knife, analog micrometer, Louis Voton wallet, T10 torx

Dan: ZT808, Omega, Big Skinny Wallet

Me: Matthew Martin Pen, Fellhoelter Frikky, olight S1 Baton, Anso Matrix, Sinn 556i

New Stuff and News

Kizer Gemini

Cold Steel Swift

Boker Tech Tool

Steelcraft Mini Bodega

Surefire Titan Plus Update

Allegedly October 1st

Main Topic

Balzano Bullshit Blacklist on Jerzeedevil

PDW Defiant

JWS Capricorn 66

Zodiac Engineering

Zodiac Scout Fixed

Compliance Edge

Buck Marksman

Mail Bag

Curbsitter

BWB-01T

Drinks:

Andrew: Fat Tire Amber Ale

Me: Jim Beam

VPD:

Me: Sinn 556i, Lionsteel G10 TRE, oLight S1 Baton, Anso Matrix Card Holder, Scheaffer Sagaris

Andrew: Benchmade Aphid, Hamilton Khaki, Copper TiScribe (Kickstarter here)

New Stuff and News:

oLight S1

Surefire Titan Plus (Surefire Aegis and Isis)

Senor Square's mini report on the SK23

American Knife Company Forest Knife

Skookum Bush Tool

Kershaw Junkyard Dog II

In:

Baladeo Papaguyo

Gamble Made Carabiner

Bayou Custom Sheathes for the Utility Tools Battle Axe and the JSF

Main Topic:

Where do we get our gear information?  With the debut of Knife News, I think it is a good time to take stock in the state of gear media and to run down where we get our information from.

Us:

Everyday Commentary

Gear Geeks Live

General Information:

Gear Junkie

Outside Online

Shill Sites:

Everyday Carry

Uncrate

Gear Patrol

YouTube:

Nutnfancy

Cutlery Lover

Edge Observer

Blade Reviews

Self Built

555 Gear

Forums:

USN

BladeForums

Candlepowers Forum

Watch U Seek

Dive Watch Connection

EDCF

Podcast:

Knife Journal Podcast

Modern Neanderthal

Pen Addict Podcast

Websites:

Edge Observer

Blade Reviews

Pivot and Tang

Layman's Guide to Flashlights

Pen Addict

Ed Jelley's website

Hodinkee

Facebook (NO LINKS):

Gear Junkies

EDC Underground

Slipjoint Paradigm

TAD Junkies

Dead Bird Society

Mail Bag:

Recommend in a knife for SUPER restrictive knife laws--no lock, no one hand opening, under 3" blade.

BUY A SAK or the PINGO.

VPD:

Andrew: Alox Cadet, Obtainium Wallet, Klarus Mi10, Anso Carabiner, Martin GB Click Pen

Tony: Spyderco Caly3, Muyshondt Aeon, Pilot VP, Sinn 556i

New Stuff and News:

News:

Cold Steel v. CRKT case settles out of court

Hermes Fountain Pen

William Henry Draco

Marian Sawby Engraving

PDW EKI Folder

Higgins and Peak Fine Knives

Fiddleback Forge Production Stuff

New Stuff:

Buck Marksman

Gerber 39 Liner Lock

Sakura Pigma Micron

Liong Mah Remedy

Main Topic:

Shaving with a Straight Razor

Diamond Strop Compound

Dovo Astrale

Taylor Witness Straight Razor

Taylor of Old Bond Street Soap

Badger Balm Soap

Styptic Pen and Wikipedia

Mail Bag:

From Matt S:

Pick your default gear--knife, light, pen, watch, etc...something that any enthusiast would be happy with.

My picks were:

Spyderco Caly3

HDS Rotary

Pilot Vanishing Point

Hamilton Khaki Watch

VPD (Virtual Pocket Dump):

Dan:

Viper Odino, Omega Seamaster, Wallet and Keys

Tony:

Sinn 556i, Caly3, Peak Eiger, Pilot Vanishing Pilot

New Stuff and News:

Dan is looking at a Sinn 240ST and Rolex Explorer 2

Southard Tolk

Spyderco Stretch

Shinola Benchmade Valet

Nitecore EC11

New Stuff

Lionsteel TRE finally hits stores

The green handled, clear coat Beckers are now on sale

Enrique Muyshondt released specs, feature set, and renders of the Mk. III Aeon

Main Topic:

Cold Steel v. CRKT

Cold Steel v. CRKT, the Legal Analysis

Mailbag Question:

Flashlight, Headlamp, and Latern:

Go get a Zebralight or 47s and then accessorize.