The Knife Freak Show

News: Shot Show: Star of the Show https://www.crkt.com/axe/provokex-axe?srsltid=AfmBOopHH2xj02jkEQnU29kULLlg354FB6s_wQgQKj652bld_UBFQEoSMag Pull and Additive Manufacturing: https://www.bladehq.com/item--Magpul-Breslau-Knife-Black-Polymer--211351?srsltid=AfmBOooPRkvdkzzlV4v_hA-276zI9FxEfAUaDL2A30j3sBaT5NqefM9kWilmont/Bear Creak Arsenal Collab: https://www.bearcreekarsenal.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=WilmontAlex Steingraber’s Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SPK_ULTD_LLCTim Horan: https://www.arizonacustomknives.com/products/138946/Show and Tell: AK-47 Bayonet, Type 1Overcoming "Can’t Never Could" MentalityQuestions: What’s your favorite part of the making process? Design, grinding, finishing, etc. Knife Collections? And what are we carrying?Where the Sodbusters at? Or rather when are they coming back? - Sam McNees Knives Infomcneesknives.com@mcneesknives InstagramMcNees Knives on FacebookBoatright Bladeworks Infoboatrightbladeworks.bigcartel.com@boatrightbladeworks on Instagram Podcast Email for questions, ideas, etc. [email protected]

Knife makers Jonathan McNees and Chase Boatright discuss the ins-and-outs of the knife making profession.News: Passing of Chuck Bybee (founder of Alpha Knife Supply).Blade Show Texas Do's and Don'tsFreak of the Week: Jason Gallahair; @g_werks.us on instagramDesign Theory: Early StagesRealities of Business: Margin for ErrorQ and AIG: @mcneesknives @boatrightbladeworksEmail: [email protected]

News: KnifeSteelNerds Youtube Video https://youtu.be/xg4elwTbbU0?si=4UpWwXqewDQVKsnDKnife Company vs. Knife Maker?Knock Offs!!!!!Maker Spotlight aka "Freak of the Week" @threesonsleathercoQ and A:Jeremy J @2wndupWhat factors do you consider most important when selecting materials for a knife , and how do those choices affect the knife’s performance and durability?@oldmanbobpanchoAs a small business owner, what’s the #1 best/worst decision you’ve ever made?@baconswagflSuper Glue>Band-Aids? Best Band Aids? Underserved Band Aid EDC Niche?@danno06472Still doing Apple Podcasts or just Spotify?

News: Crucible Updatehttps://www.syracuse.com/business/2024/12/crucible-industries-steel-plant-to-be-sold-early-next-year.htmlMedford - Main Street Knives www.mainstreetknife.comMaker Spotlight aka "Freak of the Week" @koenscrafthttps://www.instagram.com/koenscraft?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Santa in Alabama: Christmas Wish for Shop/Self?Questions: BO at Blade Show @baconswagflMost Hated Materials? @nightwatchknivesTwo hour show? @tylerdenneyknivesShop Status:Boatright: Rebuilding an old surface grinderMcNees: Waiting on Blades and Making do in the meantime

Knife makers Jonathan McNees and Chase Boatright discuss the ins-and-outs of the knife making profession.This week we cover the possible closure of Crucible Industries and what that could mean for the future. We also discuss some market misconceptions about the Holiday season before wrapping up with some Q and A.

Knife makers Jonathan McNees and Chase Boatright talk about all things sharp and pointy in the knife world.IntroductionJonathan's HistoryChase's HistoryShared History and the Knife Maker CommunityPlans for the PodcastCurrent Projects/Future GoalsOutro