The Catch Bit Show

Neal and Mike are back to talk whittlers and upcoming knife show plans. Listen in and hear Neal try to sneak in truck talk right at the end. 

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Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com
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Alright friends - you're gonna want to listen to this episode. We've got our friend Austin Jackson here for this episode and Austin pulls back the curtain for us in regards to selling pocket knives.  Did he reveal too much? You be the judge.

• A little glimpse into the operations of TraditionalPocketKnives.com
• Want to know how to get an advantage when buying GEC knives?
• Austin talks about his grandpa Clarence getting into knives.
• We deep-dive on what exactly happened with the Queen trademarks.
• Why aren't brands making knives in the USA? Hint - it's more than just cost.
• Is China saving the traditional pocket knife?
• WHY IS BILL HOWARD SUCH A LEGEND?

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Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com
Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

Neal and Mike are joined by knife modder Glenn Trowbridge. We had a great time talking about Glenn and Neal's trip 10 years ago to Canal Street Cutlery and dive into Glenn's history of repairing and modifying knives. Listen in to find out which pocket knife brand Glenn least likes to work on.

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Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com
Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

We're back at the beginning of January, 2024 after a bit of an absence. Jason has left the show, Mike moved to Arizona, and Neal managed to hit a deer with his brand new Toyota Tacoma. That's right, a lot has changed! So join us to catch up with what's going on with Neal and Mike, and maybe, just maybe, we'll even talk about knives!

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Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com
Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

• Neal updates us on his current bathroom remodel - hint - it's not going well.
• Mike and Neal ask Jason what it's like being world-famous after his upcoming appearance in Blade Magazine.
• Mike and Jason answer a question they get asked every week: "how do I get started making pocket knives?" If you want to know what we think the best way to get started and the mindset you will need - be sure to listen in!
  
  
  

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Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com
Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

Friends - we've got a crazy episode for you. Mike and Jason update each other on what's happening in the shop. Neal covers the recent David Hayden-Wright auction. And we give you a real look at what we spend most of our time talking about - trucks!

We mentioned in the podcast Ford and GM's despicable operations in Nazi Germany. You can read up on that here and here.

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Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com
Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

We're a man down for this episode as Jason is out riding the rails. Our guest today is Nick Duggan of the Ken Hawley Collection Trust. This trust was born out of the collection of Sheffield-made tools that Ken Hawley had collected over the years and continues today to promote the collection as well as foster a connection with the past for Sheffield residents and visitors. So join us as Nick tells us some great stories! In this episode:

• How Nick got involved in the collection
• Background on Ken Hawley
• The Kelham Island Museum
• Name on a Knife Blade Project
• What did Sheffielders do with Mother of Pearl dust?
• Ken Hawley Collection Trust YouTube Channel
• The Rodgers Year Knife
• New "Little Mesters" statue at the museum
• Stan Shaw
• Finding knives from the 1600s in the Thames River
• Grinder's Consumption
• What's next for the Trust?
• And much more!

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Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com
Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

Fresh off our Blade Show recap, Charlie Campagna rejoins the show to give us the insider's view on what went down in Titusville this year! We also talk about the rumor that Waynorth Cutlery has another harness jack in the works this year. And if that wasn't enough for our fellow GEC enthusiasts - Charlie breaks down for us how the labels for GEC tubes are produced.

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Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com
Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

The boys are back to talk about all of the glorious wonders they found at Blade Show in Atlanta this year. But first, Jason shares with us the beauty that is "The Tortilla Burger."  So be sure to catch the beginning and set yourself up proper to be a hero on the grill.

While we tried to cover many of the highlights, we of course left out countless folks and knives - because we are getting old and forgetful! Listen in to hear about those stories and friends we did manage to remember as well as our thoughts on the future direction of large knife shows.

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Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com
Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

Jason is out this week and Neal and Mike are a bit jet lagged from Blade Show Atlanta. Listen in to find out why this is such a short episode and hear a Jim Bowie story.

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Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com
Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives