The Knife Junkie Podcast

J. Neilson and Shelley Jack join Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 463 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/463).

J. Neilson is an ABS Master Bladesmith working out of his Mountain Hollow Forge in the wilds of Pennsylvania. He came to prominence with the History Channel show Forged in Fire, the wildly popular knifemaking competition show. He was tapped to be a judge on the show for the unreleased pilot due to videos he was posting showing him brutally testing the knives he forged. Ten seasons later, he is still testing competition blades on the show, but he has recently gotten a chance to dig back deep into his craft and see it through the eyes of a sort of apprentice...

Shelley Jack, a nurse and ceramicist from Texas, met J. on a plane and had never even considered the existence of custom-made knives. As their relationship grew, her planned ceramics studio evolved into a knife shop. Since then, she has been learning from one of today's knife-making greats, and if the knives she's already forged are an indication, she will hit levels of mastery far before her time.

Find J. online at https://www.mountainhollow.net and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/j.neilsonknives. Find Shelley and Gypsy Soul Knives on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/justshelley_thegypsysoul and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087125405982.

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, and let us know what you'd like to hear covered next week on The Knife Junkie Podcast Supplemental Edition.

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 462), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at his new knives and other recent acquisitions, including the QSP Hedgehog TPK Exclusive and the Marcaida/Fox Kortada, among others.

Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his "pocket check" of knives: the Ritter/Hogue Auto RSK Mk1, C. Risner Cutlery Ohio River Jack, T. Kell Knives MR1, and the Kershaw Iridium (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• New Premium-for-Less CJRB Frak

• First New ZT in a Long Time in MagnaCut and Basket Weave CF

• Full-size Benchmade Freek Gets S90V and CF

• CRKT Clever Girl Gets Serrations

Meanwhile, in his "State of the Collection," Bob looks at the first edges on his old Uncle Henry Stockman and a Micarta Dye Job on his Lake Champlain Barlow.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the knife life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/462.

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, and let us know what you'd like to hear covered next week on The Knife Junkie Podcast Supplemental Edition.

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Brian Milinski of Milinski Knives joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 461 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/461).

A member of the Texas Knifemaker's Guild and a winner at the Texas Custom Knife Show 2023, Brian Milinski is a custom knife maker of fine Damascus tools for outdoorsmen, everyday needs, kitchen cutlery, and unique designs for collectors. Working on just a couple of knives at a time ensures high quality and attention to detail.

Many of Brian's knives have been published in Blade Magazine and Knife Magazine publications, as well as the Knives Annual Book. He strives for a unique fusion of artistry, craftsmanship, and functionality in his exceptional custom knives.

As a Christian craftsman, Brian can convey God's goodness (when requested) through various design themes and file work.

Brian uses extremely high-quality metals, exotic woods from around the world, and fossilized materials like mammoth tusks, teeth, and fossilized corals. He is importing the materials and attention to detail from his fixed blade-making process to his newer, increasingly more complex folders.

Find Milinski Knives online at https://www.mrknives.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/milinskiknives.

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, and let us know what you'd like to hear covered next week on The Knife Junkie Podcast Supplemental Edition.

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 460), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at "truck knives," or folding knives to leave in your vehicle, including the Gerber Paraframe, QSP Penguin, and Camillus Dominator, among others.

Bob is also going to be at the Texas Custom Knife Show in Conroe, TX, this weekend, Nov. 4–5, and would love to meet you. Get more details on the show, and tickets, at https://texascustomknifeshow.com.

Bob starts the show with his favorite comment of the week, followed by his "pocket check" of knives: the CJRB Large Pyrite, the C. Risner Cutlery Lake Champlain Barlow, the T. Kell Knives Nightstalker, and the Kubey Royal (Emotional Support Knife). 

In Knife Life News:

• Peña X-Series Sicario Folding Fighter

• Super Cool Serge Knife Based on Coveted Custom

• Vosteed Builds Thunderbird Around Trek Lock

• GiantMouse Flipping Hunter Design

Meanwhile, in his "State of the Collection," Bob looks at the Kershaw Iridium and his new Ritter/ Hogue Auto RSK Mk1.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the knife life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/460.

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, and let us know what you'd like to hear covered next week on The Knife Junkie Podcast Supplemental Edition.

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.

Austin Jackson, grandson of C. Risner Cutlery founder Clarence Risner, joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 459 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/459). 

Clarence Risner founded C. Risner Cutlery in 1974. Risner founded the business through his hobby of collecting, selling, and trading traditional pocket knives. During the late 1980's to early 2010's, Clarence was the sole importer of German Eye Brand knives.

Clarence was also the main dealer for Queen Cutlery and Schatts & Morgan Cutlery during this time and served as President of the National Knife Collectors Association (NKCA) from 2000–2007.

Clarence and Austin shared the same passion for buying, selling, and trading quality traditional pocket knives. Austin was sharpening and handling knives at an early age.

Growing up, Austin attended knife shows with his grandpa in Cincinnati, Louisville, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and many other locations. Austin also began getting involved with the National Knife Collectors Association (NKCA) Youth Club.

Austin enlisted and served in the U.S. Marine Corps after graduating high school. During this time, he obtained a bachelor's degree in political science with a minor in American Sign Language.

Austin grew into helping Clarence full time with the knife business before eventually taking over when Clarence passed away in 2016.

* Use the discount code "TKJ10" for 10% off Ohio River Jacks and "TPKTKJ" for $5 off any exclusive knives at Traditional Pocket Knives (www.traditionalpocketknives.com).

Find C. Risner Cutlery online at https://www.traditionalpocketknives.com, as well as on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/traditionalpocketknives, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/C.RisnerCutleryCompany, and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@c.risnercutlery.

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, and let us know what you'd like to hear covered next week on The Knife Junkie Podcast Supplemental Edition.

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.