Thanks all for tuning in to the podcast. In this episode, Neal gives an update on the happenings of the recent Badger knife show in Janesville, WI. We talk shop happenings, Richlite, YouTube rabbit holes, and Mike announces he is starting his own knife show. Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives...
Apr 05, 2024•43 min
Friends, we've got a great show today. Ever-popular Charlie Campagna returns to talk with Neal about 5 of his favorite knives. While somewhat of a visual show, you will want to tune in to here about stories including: Henkels using Damasacus in their knives How Charlie got Case to make the "Arkansas Hunter" What is Third-cut stag? Charlie invents a new term on the show: "tortured gunstock" Charlie pulls out knives from custom makers such as Tony Bose, Rhidian Gatrill, and Ken Erickson and much, ...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr
Rhidian Gatrill joins us again and updates Mike and Neal on what he's up to. Rhidian almost broke the internet with his latest knife, so tune in to hear all about it. And not to disappoint our listeners - Rhidian gets inducted into the Tacoma Knife Makers' Club. Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 7 min
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. Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives...
Feb 23, 2024•32 min
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 ...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 9 min
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. Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. ...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr
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! Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com Che...
Jan 12, 2024•42 min
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! Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your p...
Aug 18, 2023•48 min
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 . Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moranknives ...
Aug 04, 2023•52 min
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 Ha...
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 8 min
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. Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moranknives an...
Jul 07, 2023•40 min
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...
Jun 23, 2023•47 min
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. Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives...
Jun 09, 2023•10 min
Neal, Jason, and Mike talk 2023 BladeShow Prep and Figural Knives. We also cover the recent Kelham Island Museum theft . Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives...
May 26, 2023•33 min
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 . Support the show If y...
May 12, 2023•58 min
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 ...
Apr 28, 2023•44 min
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 Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moranknives and on ...
Apr 14, 2023•55 min
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 Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com Check out Neal's latest latest book on...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 5 min
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 ...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Jason, Neal, and Mike are back for more nonsense. and after catching up on shop talk, Neal gives an excellent primer on camp knives. Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives...
Mar 03, 2023•40 min
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. Support the sh...
Feb 17, 2023•47 min
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 Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us ...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr
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 Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of th...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min
In the first episode of 2023 Jason, Neal, and Mike are back to talk about what they've been up to in the shop. In this episode: Jason shares about his first time working with mammoth We talk about buffers Mike gets a laser for the shop Neal visits with collector Bob Jeche, who shares a story on a Stanhope knife Neal shares with us the history of Stanhopes and their use on knives Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @...
Jan 06, 2023•42 min
We get into long pulls and our methods in the early part of the show and Mike spills the beans on how much time he has into perfecting long pulls and nail nicks. The boys see out the new year with a little review of the podcast and talk of where it's heading. Neal tries to ruin the steel industry with talk of obsidian and Jason learns what censorship in 2022 feels like. Thanks everyone for listening! Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podc...
Dec 23, 2022•49 min
The guys are back with a jam-packed episode and wrap it all up with a little bow by with a few book picks ahead of Christmas. In this show: Habits and knifemaking. Jason recaps his Nashville Custom Knife Show experience. Jason is back into fixed-blade production. Is he making the jump? Mike has decided to delete his Facebook account and we talk about the current state of knife forums. Each of the guys recommends two books that every knife guy needs on his Christmas list this year. Links to the b...
Dec 09, 2022•54 min
The gents are back for another show. Jason is getting a "new" pantograph and we take a dive into the history of shields and inlaying them into knife handles. Knives and shields reviewed on the show are here . As reviewed in the show - if you want to see Stan Shaw use a two-legged parser to inlay a shield - there's a nice little video on YouTube! Link to Chris Sharp's Instagram. Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @m...
Nov 25, 2022•47 min
The guys are back in this episode and after dispensing with current weather forecasts, Jason provides a litany of reasons why he can't pour his own concrete. We talk a bit about the upcoming Nashville Custom Knife Show , and quickly get into the topic of helping others. We talk about the philosophy of sharing knife-making information and the free exchange of ideas. Neal brings a fun dose of history to the episode by showing off some of his knife tool sets and and the history behind them. Be sure...
Nov 11, 2022•52 min
Jason, Neal, and Mike are back and we are wearing our French berets today! After dispensing with a little shop talk, Neal provides us a French cutlery primer and then we are joined by our friend Stephane Bultez, who runs the Knives of France website and its blog companion. Stephane spends some time talking about the genesis of both of his websites and we spend some time exploring different French pocket knife patterns and their stories. If you listen to this episode and get a knife from Stephane...
Oct 28, 2022•56 min
Jason, Neal, and Mike are back for more knife talk. We start with a little Blade Show West recap, catch up on some shop talk, and get an injection of history on the venerable Boys Knife! A little detour is taken to talk about the virtues of the Necco Wafer and the fact that corporatist "private equity investment" is always the death knell for any company. Want to see some sweet Boys Knives Photos ?! Check out Mike's past article on Boys Knives. Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sur...
Oct 14, 2022•55 min
