This episode is dedicated to the memory of Bob Jeche, an early, prolific, American knife collector and Neal's friend and mentor.

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This might be our longest episode ever! Neal traveled to Little Valley New York to soak up the history and attend the knife show - and it did not disappoint. A big thank you to Brad Lockwood for helping us with the logistics on this podcast and we hope we made the town, and those interviewed, proud with this episode.

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Allright friends and supportes. The day this episode airs, you'll be busy thinking why you didn't start the smoker earlier, or why you forgot to get the propane tank filled, or why you didn't sharpen those lawn mower blades. But Fear Not! The work is endless and the struggle is real. That's why we are are here to help. Put in those air pods, turn up the volume, and listen in as Austin updates us on his first year full time running the business. He holds nothing back and you get the insider's view of tarrifs, knife industry trends, and everything in between!

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A lot has happened in Sheffield in the past year since we last had Steven on, so we were glad to have him on to talk about the news of Egginton selling the rights and marks of Rodgers, Wostenholm, Ibberson, and others. He assures us they are in great hands and breaks the news that he and his team are moving into Stan Shaw's old shop!

Link to Steven's latest exhibition piece.

Link to Steven's "new" Engine Turning machine

Link to the Dog Knife 

Brewery Tap Handle Drama

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Neal and Mike catch up and talk about the upcoming Blade Show in Atlanta before diving into one of the seminal books on combination weapons: Blades and Barrels by H. Gordon Frost. 

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Neal and Mike catch up on shop talk and Mike gives an update on the 2nd Annual Grand Knife Adventure. We talk about the most recent Knife Magazine issue and dive into to the topic of gear-driven knives. 

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Friends, this episode's a little different. Mike and Neal put away their folding knives to talk about forging, fixed blades, and Forged in Fire with Jason Kraus of Northstar Forge. It was a lot of fun getting the inside details on the show and how Jason is growing his thriving business.

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We're back from Eugene, Oregon and the Oregon Knife Collectors Association's Oregon Knife Show and Rhidian joins us to talk about all the fun we had!

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We're back with Brad and more stories. Join us as we talk about growing up in Little Valley, walls full of knives, the legacy of Dean Elliot Case, and even possible midnight excursions into the "back 40" to look for old knives!

Be sure to check out Brad's knife show happening July 11 & 12, 2025. Link to the website: https://www.villageofknives.com/

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This is one of those must-listen episodes chock full of humor, lore, and downright fascinating history. The Case Family had their hands in 32 cutleries over the years and Brad joins us to separate fact from fiction and he might even introduce new stories - you'll just have to listen to find out. From the early days, to the family fights, to horse thieving and factory fires...we've got it all in this one and it's only part one!

Be sure to check out Brad's knife show happening July 11 & 12, 2025. Link to the website: https://www.villageofknives.com/

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