By Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco
4.3
2020 ratings
The podcast currently has 666 episodes available.
On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 550), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at 10 great machetes in his collection, including the Schrade Delta Class Decimate, Condor Golok, and the Cold Steel Axis Machete, among others.
Bob begins with his favorite comments of the week.
In his pocket check of knives, it's the Monterey Bay Knives Turbo, C.Risner Ohio River Jack, Hogtooth/TKJ NoVA-1, and the Orion Ares (Emotional Support Knife).
In Knife Life News:
• Kershaw Drops Some New Ones But This is the Coolest
• New TOPS Tundra Wolf Collaboration with Trevor Barrett
• Becker BK2 is Testbed for Ka-Bar's Plunge Into Magnacut
• A New Auto and Fixie from ZT!
Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at his new Pepperwool Merino MM (thanks Beren!) and the Fisher Blades Beckwith Covert FDE.
Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/550.
Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also 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 for details.
Let us know what you thought about this episode and leave a rating and/or a review. Your feedback is appreciated. You can also call the listener line at 724-466-4487 or email [email protected] with any comments, feedback, or suggestions.
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Custom knife maker and knife designer Dirk Pinkerton joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 549 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/549).
Dirk began making knives seriously in 2005 after a lifetime interest in knives. His design philosophy comes from observing his father’s knife usage. Dirk makes and designs straight-forward, purpose-driven knives.
Dirk’s experience in the private security world, training with LEOs and SWAT, gave him an understanding of how knives were looked upon as tools and weapons. He was mentored by Darrel Ralph, who taught him the strict discipline and the freedom of expression of knifemaking.
Aside from a thriving custom knife-making career, Pinkerton folder designs, as well as fixed, are in production with companies like Kizer, Kansept, Assymetric, and more. Under his own shingle, Dirk designs knives for manufacture by the world's top companies, two of which are favorites in the Knife Junkie’s collection.
Find Dirk Pinkerton online at https://www.pinkertonknives.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pinkerton_knives.
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 for details. You can also support The Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives.
Let us know what you thought about this episode and leave a rating and/or a review. Your feedback is appreciated. You can also call the listener line at 724-466-4487 or email [email protected] with any comments, feedback, or suggestions.
To watch or listen to past episodes of the podcast, visit https://theknifejunkie.com/listen. And for professional podcast hosting, use The Knife Junkie's podcast platform of choice: https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost.
On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 548), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at his favorite folders to carry in Autumn 2024, including the Ek Integral Folder (George/Elishewitz), Pinkerton Standoff, and the Herman Ishtar, among others.
Bob begins with his favorite comments of the week.
In his pocket check of knives, it's the Pinkerton Standoff Proto, the Jack Wolf Knives Bionic Jack, T.Kell Knives Agent-001, and the Benchmade Bugout (Emotional Support Knife).
In Knife Life News:
• New In-House We Knife is Big and Beautiful
• New CRKT Forged By War Fixed Version of Folder
• Ostap Hel and Civivi Make Micro Slipjoint Karambit?
• TOPS' New Bushcraft Scalpel
Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at the Orion Knives Ares (Thanks David!) and a Malaysian (?) Golok (Thanks Vito!)
Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/548.
Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also 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 for details.
Let us know what you thought about this episode and leave a rating and/or a review. Your feedback is appreciated. You can also call the listener line at 724-466-4487 or email [email protected] with any comments, feedback, or suggestions.
To watch or listen to past episodes of the podcast, visit https://theknifejunkie.com/listen. And for professional podcast hosting, use The Knife Junkie's podcast platform of choice: https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost.
On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 547), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at knives that not only should be in movies, but especially in this Halloween season, knives that should be in horror movies, including the Cold Steel Ti Lite IV, Rib Splitter Draug, and the TOPS Backbite, among others.
Bob begins with his favorite comment of the week.
In his pocket check of knives, it's the Civivi Sentinel Strike II, Jack Wolf Knives Bionic Jack, Hogtooth/TKJ NoVA-2, and the Fred Perrin La Daque (Emotional Support Knife).
In Knife Life News:
• Bestech Sings New Design Talent for Clastic
• Gavko and We Knife At It Again
• Real Steel Brings a Baby Barlow to Market
• Pinkerton and Artisan Go Wide with the Kami
Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at the Fisher Blades Beckwith Trainer, Dirk Pinkerton Fixed Blade Prototype, BPS Knives Finn Lite, Turner CNC Djinn (on loan from JocksKnife), Turner CNC Adobada (on loan from JocksKnife), and the Schrade Decimate Brush Sword.
Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/547.
Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also 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 for details.
Let us know what you thought about this episode and leave a rating and/or a review. Your feedback is appreciated. You can also call the listener line at 724-466-4487 or email [email protected] with any comments, feedback, or suggestions.
To watch or listen to past episodes of the podcast, visit https://theknifejunkie.com/listen. And for professional podcast hosting, use The Knife Junkie's podcast platform of choice: https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost.
On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 546), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco gives an update (2024) on the daggers in his collection, including the Pinkerton Broadhead, AUX MFG Pocket Rocket, and the Stroup Knives SD-1, among others.
Bob begins with his favorite comments of the week.
In his pocket check of knives, it's the Microtech Stitch RAMLOK, QSP Hedgehog, Victorinox Compact, Kopis Designs L-Via, and the Kubey Hound (Emotional Support Knife).
In Knife Life News:
• AD20I Slim: New for Demko Knives International Collection
• Sweet New EDC from Real Steel and Poltergeist Works
• Frankly, I Thought It Was Older... Buck 110 Turns 60!
• Dream Team Up: Matthew Christensen and Kansept
Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at the new Jack Wolf Knives Bionic Jack, the Sencut Praktisk, and the Civivi Sentinel Strike II.
Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/546.
Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also 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 for details.
Let us know what you thought about this episode and leave a rating and/or a review. Your feedback is appreciated. Email [email protected] with any comments, feedback, or suggestions.
To watch or listen to past episodes of the podcast, visit https://theknifejunkie.com/listen. And for professional podcast hosting, use The Knife Junkie's podcast platform of choice: https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost.
Ken Brock of Brock Blades joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 545 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/545).
Ken's first knives were the clueless efforts of a high school kid in shop class. In 2003, like many knife makers, he sold part of his knife and gun collection to buy his first grinder.
Ken was a law enforcement officer with no interest in working a side security job, like most of his fellow officers. As he continued to develop as a knifemaker, he began to make kydex sheaths for other makers.
In 2021, after 30 years of service in law enforcement, Ken retired to focus on making blades full time.
Find Brock Blades online at https://brockblades.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/brock_blades.
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 for details. You can also support The Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives.
Let us know what you thought about this episode and leave a rating and/or a review. Your feedback is appreciated. You can also email [email protected] with any comments, feedback, or suggestions.
To watch or listen to past episodes of the podcast, visit https://theknifejunkie.com/listen. And for professional podcast hosting, use The Knife Junkie's podcast platform of choice: https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost.
On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 544), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at a dozen great discreet fixed blade knives for utility or defense purposes, including the Knives by Nuge Primitive Wicket, Perrin/Max Knives Le Bowie Neck Knife, Pinkerton Broadhead, and the T.Kell Knives Agent-001, among others.
Bob begins with his favorite comment of the week.
In his pocket check of knives, it's the Boker Squail, ABW Slip Joint, T.Kell Knives Agent-001, and the Shieldon Empolean (Emotional Support Knife).
In Knife Life News:
• Vosteed and Ray Laconico Collaborate on the Vallhund Folder
• Terrain 365 and Darriel Caston Collaborate on an OTF
• Another Cool New Fixie from Civivi
• Kizer x You Contest Winning Knife in Production!
Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at the new Jack Wolf Knives Bionic Jack.
Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/544.
Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also 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 for details.
Let us know what you thought about this episode and leave a rating and/or a review. Your feedback is appreciated. You can also call the listener line at 724-466-4487 or email [email protected] with any comments, feedback, or suggestions.
To watch or listen to past episodes of the podcast, visit https://theknifejunkie.com/listen. And for professional podcast hosting, use The Knife Junkie's podcast platform of choice: https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost.
Cary Orefice of Off-Grid Knives joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 543 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/543).
Pick up an Off-Grid Knives knife with The Knife Junkie's affiliate link: https://www.theknifejunkie.com/offgrid
Off-Grid Knives is a family-owned American company that prides itself on crafting high-quality knives accessible at various price points. Cary designs Off-Grid Knives in-house and collaborates with trusted manufacturers like Bestech and others in Taiwan to bring the designs to life.
Off-Grid Knives range includes rugged, durable EDC folders and fixed blades, all made with premium materials for longevity and exceptional craftsmanship. Their knives come in a variety of materials, whether sensible and budget-friendly G10 and D2 or luxurious and hard-use MagnaCut and carbon fiber.
Off-Grid doesn't rely on traditional advertising; instead, they count on satisfied customers and word-of-mouth to spread the word about their dependable, top-quality knives.
OGK is proud to give back, supporting Homes for Our Troops and COPS (Concerns Of Police Survivors), offering service discounts to US military, law enforcement, and other frontline heroes, and supplying knives to the US Border Patrol and other government agencies.
Off-Grid's mission is to "add serious value to your [knife] collection."
Find Off-Grid Knives online at https://www.offgridknives.com, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/offgridknives, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/OffGridKnives.
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 for details. You can also support The Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives.
Let us know what you thought about this episode and leave a rating and/or a review. Your feedback is appreciated. You can also call the listener line at 724-466-4487 or email [email protected] with any comments, feedback, or suggestions.
To watch or listen to past episodes of the podcast, visit https://theknifejunkie.com/listen. And for professional podcast hosting, use The Knife Junkie's podcast platform of choice: https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost.
On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 542), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at a dozen (plus) great "one-knife" options, both fixed and folder, including the Demko AD20, Chris Reeve Knives Sebenza, Off-Grid Mamba V3, and the TOPS Tex Creek, among others.
Bob begins with his favorite comment of the week.
In his pocket check of knives, it's the Pinkerton Standoff, JWK Benny's Clip, T.Kell Knives Nightstalker, and the Knives by Nuge Primitive Wicket (Emotional Support Knife).
In Knife Life News:
• New WE Collaboration with Rafal Brzeski is a Looker!
• Civivi Drops Super Cool New Fixie!
• Exotic Chopper New from Tops Collab with Pro Knife Thrower
• Artisan Collaborates with Johan Jordaan on a New Folder
Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at his one new knife this week, the Holtzman's Baby Silverback Survival Knife.
Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/542.
Affiliate links for knives/products mentioned in the show:
Support the Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives. You can also 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 for details.
Let us know what you thought about this episode and leave a rating and/or a review. Your feedback is appreciated. You can also call the listener line at 724-466-4487 or email [email protected] with any comments, feedback, or suggestions.
To watch or listen to past episodes of the podcast, visit https://theknifejunkie.com/listen. And for professional podcast hosting, use The Knife Junkie's podcast platform of choice: https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost.
Donny Dust, primitive survival specialist, joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 541 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/541).
Dust is a USMC veteran, known as the "professional caveman' for his dedication to the simple life in the wilderness. He specializes in creating tools using ancient methods and materials, tools like knives, saws, hammers, cordage, bows and arrows, axes, atlatls, and other weapons.
Fire is the most valuable survival tool, and Donny excels in firemaking, even in the most dire conditions.
With over 20 years of primitive living skills experience, Donny traverses the most inhospitable and sublime landscapes and survives like an ancient man. Dust's profound love of ancient ways goes beyond speculation as he puts these well-worn survival methods to use in the wilderness.
Dust serves as a technical consultant in the TV and film industry, specializing in survival and primitive living skills. He has been featured on popular shows like Alone on the History Channel; Blood, Sweat and Beards on USA Network; and First Man Out on Amazon.
Dust has a new book out with publishing giant Simon and Schuster called "Wild Wisdom."
Survival Mastery is Dust's online platform created to help instill crucial outdoor and outdoor skills. He also offers personal one-on-one classes in primitive survival skills and ancient tool and shelter building.
Find Donny Dust online at https://donnydust.com, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/donnydust, and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@DonnyDustsPaleoTracks.
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 for details. You can also support The Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives.
Let us know what you thought about this episode and leave a rating and/or a review. Your feedback is appreciated. You can also call the listener line at 724-466-4487 or email [email protected] with any comments, feedback, or suggestions.
To watch or listen to past episodes of the podcast, visit https://theknifejunkie.com/listen. And for professional podcast hosting, use The Knife Junkie's podcast platform of choice: https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost.
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