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The Knife Freak ShowEpisode 16 | Q & AQuestions:What do you guys think about knife competition and reality TV shows like Forged in Fire? Would you ever consider being on one? - AndyFor people that are interested in getting a job working for Johnathan in his shop what experience is necessary for someone that has none in that field? What kind of schooling (if any) should I be looking at? I'm sure it's relative to what you would be doing for said job but i'm just curious as a general rule of thumb. - StevenDaily tools that you...2025-05-0455 min
The Knife Freak ShowEpisode 15 | Knife Maintenance and Technical TalkFreak of the Week: @nkt_knives - Jonathan NeelyWe discuss our suggestions for knife maintenance. As well as some technical discussion about manufacturing hurdles. Questions: Small Run of MAC2s with Hamons??? - Erick SaneBlade Show Atlanta 2025Boatright:Table 15BMcNees:Booth 424Send questions and suggestions to knifefreakshow@gmail.com with 1 S!!!!!www.mcneesknives.comhttps://boatrightbladeworks.wixsite.com/mysite2025-04-281h 06
The Knife Freak ShowEpisode 14 | Dixons by the DozenBlade Show 55 Days Away!Dixons are almost here!Freak of the Week: @garciabladeworks - Alex GarciaQuestions:McNees Pronounciation?Is there an actual purpose for speedholes -weight reduction or something else, or arethey mainly just a decorative pattern?- AndyCould you show us some of your past/oldermodels that we might not have seen? Can youtalk about your design philosophy for whyyou made...2025-04-1453 min
The Knife Freak ShowEpisode 13 | Pet Peeves Pt. 2 and New Maker TipsPet Peeves Pt 2Cheap Foreign Made KnivesCopying DesignsTrouble Stirring for no reasonNon-American Made Knife with American FlagsHardware that isn't color matched and nested LinersTappy/Poorly Designed clips, Smiles, and discontinuing 21sQuestions:I’m wondering how you each grew your clientele as makers? Or how did you get yourproduct/name out to the community? That something I’m struggling with as a new maker. Also what’s your advice for ne...2025-04-061h 25
The Knife Freak ShowEpisode 12 | Pet PeevesThis episode we talk about some of the biggest pet peeves in the knife world and give our opinions on them. What is your biggest pet peeve in the knife world?Questions:Any Plans for Shirts or other Merch? -WLRAYIf you weren't making knives for a living, what would you want to be doing instead?-AndySome Reading Material on Switchblades:https://kniferights.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/TheToyThatKills.pdfhttps://kniferights.org/wp-content/uploads/A-Brief-History-of-Switchblade-Knives-and-the-Federal-Switchblade-Act-05252023...2025-03-311h 23
The Knife Freak ShowEpisode 11 | Blade Show Texas Wrap-UpBlade Show Texas 2025 Wrap-UpLooking forward to Blade Show Atlanta...Questions: What other brand have you owned that inspired you the most?Model that you enjoy building the most? -Joe MaillouxBlade Show Atlanta Locations.Boatright: 15BMcNees: 424 & 426knifefreakshow@gmail.com2025-03-171h 02
The Knife Freak ShowEpisode 10 | One for the RoadBlade Show Texas less than a week!For Road Trips: Music? Podcasts? Audio books? Snacks?Crucible UpdateBlade Show Etiquette Review Longest you ever took to make a knife? - @pocketprioritiesIdeal EDC folder blade length? Why no custom/mid-tech/high-end production back locks? Where day at yo? - Baconswagfl2025-03-0258 min
The Knife Freak ShowEpisode 9 | Muddy Waters of the Knife WorldBlade Show Texas: March 7-8Less than 20 Days away!!!McNees' new design!Blurred lines between custom, production,midtech, small batch, etc.....Questions:Sharpening? Mirror vs Toothy?- Jerome @MonarchedcQuestion for Johnathon, he mentioned in themost recent podcast about some businesspodcast that he has listened too.Curious what some are, or any he recommends?-Paul GirardWith the market as flooded as it is,how do makers create designs that areoriginal? - @dungeons_and_drafts2025-02-161h 12
The Knife Freak ShowKnife Freak Show Ep. 8 | Future Plans and Folder MechanicsNews: Blade Show Texas: March 7-8 Only 25 Days away!!!Freak of the Week: Jakeb Ginsberg @jakebcreatesMain Topic: Future of our BusinessesMechanics of Folding KnivesQuestions: Do you both prefer the simplicity of making a fixed blade or the satisfaction of making a folder? - Have a Nice Day KnivesWhat goes into naming a knife? Gradual process or sudden epiphany? - @inhale_tide_podsSubmit questions to knifefreakshow@gmail.comBoatright Bladeworks Info:@boatrightbladeworks on Instagramboatrightbladeworks.bigcartel.com2025-02-101h 18
The Knife Freak ShowKnife Freaks LIVE!!!Youtube Livestream from 1/31/2025We answer questions from the live chat and discuss some technical aspects of blade grinding.2025-02-041h 11
The Knife Freak ShowEpisode 6 | Can't Never CouldNews: 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...2025-01-261h 29
The Knife Freak ShowEpisode 5 | Blade Show Texas, Design Theory, and Margin for ErrorKnife 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: knifefreakshow@gmail.com2025-01-251h 29
The Knife Freak Show Episode 4 | Knock Off CultureNews: 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?...2025-01-241h 26
The Knife Freak ShowEpisode 3 | Crucible Update and Technical IssuesNews: 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...2025-01-2149 min
The Knife Freak ShowEpisode 2 | Crucible Closure and Business During HolidaysKnife 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.2025-01-2153 min
The Knife Freak ShowEpisode 1 | IntroductionsKnife 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 GoalsOutro2024-12-2137 min
Root Awakening - An Apostolic ConversationEpisode 16 - Week of May 26th through May 28thThis week we brought Bishop Chapman back with us. Listen in as they recap the messages brought to us by Evangelist Chase Boatright this past week.2024-05-3131 min
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