Ric Valdez, founder of Ocaso Knives, joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 423 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/423 (https://theknifejunkie.com/423)). Ric was an executive at Cold Steel for 20 years before forming Ocaso Knives. Ocaso means "sunset" in Spanish, a reflection of the Southern California home of the company.He started Ocaso Knives with the belief that your EDC knife defines the essence of who you are and what you believe in. From the office to the outdoors, Ocaso Knives are designed to be a lifelong companion, combining sophisticated, versatile, and distinctive pocket knives that reflect your lifestyle and personal style.Each Ocaso knife is created as a piece of functional art that is luxurious and well made, with performance to match. Ric bases Ocaso on the belief that a gentleman's knife should be simple, stylish, and easy to carry while exuding elegance and style.Find Ocaso Knives online at https://www.ocasoknives.com (https://www.ocasoknives.com), on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ocaso_knives (https://www.instagram.com/ocaso_knives), and also on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ocasoknives.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. You also can support The Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives (https://theknifejunkie.com/knives). Let us know what you thought about this episode. Please leave a rating and/or a review. Your feedback is appreciated. Also, call the listener line at 724-466-4487 or email [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). And for professional podcast hosting, use The Knife Junkie's podcast platform of choice -- https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost (https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost).