Freak of the Week Year End Extravaganza

@dbblades @nightwatchknives @Lauryn.Indigo.KC @Parthenay_Knives @UndertheBridgeToolandScale.

Main Topic: Full-time vs Part-time/Hobbyist Knife Makers

The Knife Freak Show has some changes coming, be sure to listen to the end to find out more!

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This week we are going over our Christmas Wish-lists. We had some miscommunications on what that meant so we each approached that topic in a different way.

Jonathan's Picks:

Origin Kilo Hoodie https://originusa.com/products/kilo-hoodie?variant=48693509390614

Paladin 33 Infinity Knife Collector Pouch- McNees Edition https://mcneesknives.com/products/knife-roll-copy?_pos=1&_sid=c54feeabb&_ss=r

RMJ Warhammer https://eknives.com/rmj-tactical-cuddles-s7-warhammer-dirty-olive-g10-13-tungsten/

Starlingear Ring https://www.monkeyedge.com/starlingear-ring-stealth-blade-puncher-silver-textured

Spyderco Paramilitary 2 https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Paramilitary-2--7920

Zippo Windproof Lighter https://zippo.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqm6Ukb5fMicDkPMloVaQS9wIqC0CrohktdAxDZreHUaF2J8O9K

Chase's Picks:

Bambu Lab A1 https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/a1?srsltid=AfmBOorvQXwPUW6lMNAbNEQBzxfdrjIzEwC4k6Eo89YXsyaXJuvE2n3W&id=579550514255634440

AMK Horizontal 2 x 72 Grinder https://amktactical.com/epages/3c926a50-9aba-43a5-9571-098ee03f1288.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/3c926a50-9aba-43a5-9571-098ee03f1288/Products/45

Ulitclip AP https://www.ulticlip.com/product/ap-clip/?v=692e8df1db82

Shop Insulation!

Better Milling Machine

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Sorry for the missed week, we had a little Thanksgiving break.

This episode is our 1 year anniversary of the Knife Freak Show. Thank you for all of the support over this past year!

Main Course: Lock Stick and Slip

Outro: Let your freak flag fly...

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Sorry for the late episode, life gets in the way podcasting sometimes. We give some general shop updates, recap a bit of last week's episode, and then get into a good question. After that we dive into how we each started making and giving some tips on some tools.

Question:

Starting out, what is a good, somewhat consistent method for heat treating?- Burnie Blades

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Another VF2 Mill for McNees Knives HQ

Buderus Steel Mill Closure

https://blademag.com/knife-news/buderus-mill-closure-threatens-10xx-carbon-steel-supply-for-knifemakers

Chase's blue canvas micarta odyssey and handle material discussion.

Complete this McNees' Poll for a chance to win a free Spyderco McBee!

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This week we had a heck of a time just trying to record this episode. From having to re-record the intro to cameras cutting out and more. But we persevered to bring this one and I hope you enjoy it!

• Blade Show Tactical/CanCon Recap
• Freak of the Week: @foxriverblades Jaden Schubert https://www.foxriverblades.com/
• Selling the Idea of High End Knives: Making it Relatable
• Question: What are a couple of your favorite knives from each of your own collections that you did not make yourselves?

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Bobby Branton

www.brantonknifeworks.com

Learning from Legends

Working with Salma Hayek?

History of Knife Throwing? Mode of Combat or Performance?

More than a Throwing Knife Maker

Blade Show Tactical @ CANCON

Nov 7th, 2025

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This week we discuss some trends and fads that have come and gone in the knife industry.

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