The Knife Junkie Podcast

On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 497), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at some of the recent new knives in his collection, including his mew Microtechs, as well as recent gifts as well as prototypes and 'new to market' knives, among others.

He also shows off the new NoVA-2 prototype and wonders what else should he put in his Doug Ritter RSK Mk5 Survival Tin?

Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his pocket check of knives: the Tactile Knife Co. Chupacabra, Jack Wolf Knives Little Bro Jack. Jed Hornbeak Necromance, and the Byrd Cara Cara (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• RoseCraft Offers First Double Bladed Slip Joint

• Fancy Pants Edition of My Favorite ZT(?)

• CRKT Anniversary Knife Designed by Ross Kommer, Made by TOPS

• Boker Releases Another World-Legal Knife

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at his Microtech LUDT Gen 2, the Cold Steel Twistmaster (received in a trade; thanks Craig!), the Hogtooth Knives Little Ruffian, and the Fisher Blades Beckwith/Covert.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/497.

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 bob@theknifejunkie.com with any comments, feedback, or suggestions.

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Volwest from Stati9n joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 496 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/496).

Stati9n specializes in the development of unconventional tools and weapons for combatives and survival in austere environments and occupied zones.

Inspired by the secret British WW2 organization S.O.E. ("Special Operations Executive"), whose purpose was to conduct espionage, sabotage, and reconnaissance in Axis-occupied Europe and Southeast Asia.

Stati9n is also inspired by the weapons used by armies with limited resources during WW1, when butcher knives and other common household tools were modified for brutal trench warfare.

Famous French knife maker and close combat specialist, Fred Perrin, collaborated with Stati9n in creating the Number Five Scorpion, a curved, double-edged self-protection knife designed around Perrin's signature forefinger retention hole.

The company's offerings range from weapons for close quarters fighting to discreet but useful tools for minimalist urban and outback survival.

Though knives are Stati9n's specialty, they also make other defensive tools, like a knuckle duster inspired by Austro-Hungarian knuckles from WW1; a non-metallic push dagger made of G10; and faux chopsticks, also made of G10, to give the owner something robust and stabby in non-permissive environments.

Find Stati9n online at https://www.stati9n.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/station_9_/

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 bob@theknifejunkie.com 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 495), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at historical blades in his collection, all gifts from his brother, that have seen action, including the Collins Machete, a Kris from the Philippines, and a US 1918 Trench Dagger, among others.

He also shows off one of the gifts he received from the Splitting Slices YouTube channel: a Victorinox Swiss Army 2.

Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his pocket check of knives: the Microtech RAM-LOK Stitch, Jack Wolf Knives Midnight Jack, the T.Kell Knives MR-1, and the Divo Knives Pony Stout (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• 2024 Batch of Kopis Designs L-Via

• New Tactile Knife Co. Folder Features SNECX Superlock

• Cool New Clip Point from Kombou and Bestech

• Civivi Starflare: Sleek New Wharnie Button Lock

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at several new knives including the Kissing Cranes Kris Stilleto, Teseract Tactical NF1, the Turner CNC Elvia V2 (on loan from Jocksknife), and the Kopis Designs L-Via.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/495.

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 bob@theknifejunkie.com 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.

Steve Price of Bladetastic Knives joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 494 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/494).

Steve has an amazing collection of exotic knives and swords sourced directly from makers around the globe.

He is a recently retired first responder, serving as both a police officer and in the Fire and Rescue service, and is also a longtime martial artist. His blade collection, cutting prowess and feats of strength are featured on his channel.

His BladetasticKnives5712 YouTube channel features Steve's incredible collection and skills, demonstrating the capabilities of his knives and swords through expert level cutting demos.

Find Bladetastic Knives on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/steveprice192 and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BladetasticKnives5712. 

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 bob@theknifejunkie.com 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.

Carter from the Edged Mindset Channel joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 493 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/493).

He has had a channel devoted to knife and gun reviews on YouTube for some 12 years. Carter was originally known on YouTube as XIUXIU1313, but changed the channel name a few times before landing on Edged Mindset.

Carter's taste veers towards the large, hard-use, high-end, design-forward folders, reviewing, showing off and comparing them to one another.

Find Edged Mindset on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@edged_mindset, on Instagram at https://instagram.com/edged_mindset and the Edged Mindset Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/edged.mindset. 

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 bob@theknifejunkie.com 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.