SHOW NOTES

• Host introduction: Evan Siembida of Siembida Custom Knives

• Hunting knife design evolution and performance characteristics

• Handle materials and practical advantages

• How size, blade shape, and edge geometry affects use

• Bushcraft and fire starting

• "Spa Treatment" knife restoration service

• Micarta handle material: linen, canvas, paper, and boutique burlap

• Sharpen-ability and edge-holding characteristics of stainless steel vs. non-stainless

• Specific types of steel optimum for knives

• Carbides and the microscopic edge

• Different degrees of "stainlessness," i.e. rust resistance

SHARPENING

• Sharpening correctly—and using a Strop

• Recommended sharpening stones

• The drawbacks of "V" type pull-through sharpeners

• Choosing and using the right blade for backcountry hunting

RESOURCES

• Siembida Custom Knives Instagram

• [email protected]

• Gator sharpening stones

• EZE-LAP pocket diamond stone

• EZE-LAP diamond shop stone

• Leather strops for sale