The Catch Bit Show

Neal, Jason, and Mike talk 2023 BladeShow Prep and Figural Knives. We also cover the recent Kelham Island Museum theft.

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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've got a great show today as we're joined by Duncan Morgan - all the way from New Zealand! Duncan and Neal wrote a tremendous article in 2022 on the history of Sears pocket knives, and the boys spend some time talking about all the details.  But before they wade into the history of Sears knives, a fight breaks out between Neal, Jason, and Mike over Craftsman tools.

You won't want to miss this one!

* A few knives were referenced during the show and most can be found 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

Neal, Mike, and Jason are back with some more banter. Neal is fresh off the Eugene Show, we talk wood covers - again, and Jason has a beef with rice beer. 

Note, in the show, we mentioned the amount of drinking that went on in Sheffield in the 1850s. There was a beer tax repeal in the 1830s that created a boom and zero hindrance for consumption. That coupled with poor sources of drinking water, low life expectancy rates (especially in cutlery) and you had the makings of an environment that would make today's craft brewing scene look like child's play. There were 1,303 "drinking shops" in Sheffield in 1859.

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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've got another entertaining and informative show. After dispensing with a little shop talk and updates by Mike and Jason, we get into the Cause du Jour: Slot Knives. You may also know these knives as picnic knives or hobo knives. Listen in and forget your troubles for an hour - you'll be better for it!

Link to Evan's award-winning knife

Emperor of the North

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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've got a fun episode featuring the talented pocket knife maker Rhidian Gatrill. Learn how Rhidian got started, how he goes about reproducing a knife, and many other intriguing and entertaining stories.

Blade Forums Thread on the "Sheep's Last Dip" Knife
Follow Rhid on Instagram
Rhidian's website

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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've got a great episode today with lots of inside baseball for those that like to be in the know! Neal, Jason, and Mike are joined by Mark Zalesky, publisher of Knife Magazine for a fun and fact-filled episode.

• Jason is laid up with a bad wrist.
• Mike talks about the traditional Eureka pattern he made.
• The 4 guys pontificate on pocket knife nomenclature.
• We go a little deep on the history of the "Eureka" pattern.
• Mark talks about how he came into running Knife Magazine.
• We get the scoop on the digital strategy of the magazine.
• Get the the inside story on Goins!
• Find out how you move a seven foot knife across the country.
• and many other fun stories!

Get signed up for Knife magazine!

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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, Neal, and Mike are back for more nonsense. and after catching up on shop talk, Neal gives an excellent primer on camp 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

The gents are back and in rare form:

•  Both Jason and Mike are trying to heat treat steel and record the podcast at the same time.
• Mike pontificates on the craftsmanship involved in keeping the screw heads aligned on all wall outlet and switch covers.
• Jason is working up a new pattern!
• Neal talks about the history of the easy opener. 
• Mike and Jason agree to a historic knife reproduction competition
• The boys learn that the Seven Eagles Motel and Campground does not have a lazy river.

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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

Charlie returns with Jason, Neal, and Mike to talk harness jacks. We take the deep dive into the history of the knife and the name itself. Is Charlie responsible for today's main-stream use of the term "Harness Jack?"

In this episode, we also hear from Charlie why "there's no genius like Bill Howard."

Long live Great Eastern Cutlery.

Some of the fine specimens of Harness Jacks we covered can be found here. Also:

GEC #15 with Punch

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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

Our guest on this episode is the well-known and well-loved Charlie Campagna. If you have a GEC knife, and honestly, why would you not - this is a must listen! Interviews of Charlie are rare and we're delighted to have him on the show to talk about his history of collecting and dealing knives.

Links:
Oregon Knife Collectors Association
46th Annual Oregon Knife Show
Terry Davis and Eugene Shadley Book with Tony Bose Forward

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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