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Two knife makers talking about all things sharp and pointy as well as what it takes to design, produce, market, sell and someday profit from knife making. There will be guests from across the industry including but not limited to dealers, collectors, writers, makers, enthusiast and any one we find…

Knife Perspective Podcast


    • May 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 47m AVG DURATION
    • 113 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Knife Perspective Podcast

    113 – Brian Spath – Knife Handle Supply

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 104:13


    Show Topic / Overview It was great to get to know some more about Brian Spath on the show today. Brian is known also by his BladeForums.com username Fixall. We had a great time chatting with him and learning more about the man behind the handle materials.  His insights were very helpful and great to know […] The post 113 – Brian Spath – Knife Handle Supply appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    112 – Things We Wish We Knew

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 123:00


    Show Topic / Overview Just Dan and me on the podcast today.  We talk about a lot of different things and some life experiences. Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page  Phoenix Abrasives Use Discount Code “KP10” for 10% off all your abrasive orders! KHDaily Sanding […] The post 112 – Things We Wish We Knew appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    111 – Richard Beck

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 85:37


    Show Topic / Overview It was great to get to know some more about Richard Beck on the show today. Richard is an engineer and has a company making knifemaking products as well as many other things.  I personally have his grinder stand, and it has been an amazing investment. Hope you all enjoy the show! […] The post 111 – Richard Beck appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    110 – Dr. Larrin Thomas and Crucible

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 133:39


    Show Topic / Overview It was great to have the man, the myth, the legend on the the show today! If you don't know, Dr. Larrin Thomas, please go and listen to some of his previous shows. Today he talks with us about what happened with Crucible and where we stand today with some of […] The post 110 – Dr. Larrin Thomas and Crucible appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    109 – Matt Kriebs from Rock Solid Scales

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 73:44


    Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Matt on the show and becoming a sponsor!  He shared a lot of great knowledge on how he he got into knives, then into handle material, and some about his life!  Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies […] The post 109 – Matt Kriebs from Rock Solid Scales appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    108 – Spencer Kelly from Evenheat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 135:28


    Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Spencer on the show!  He shared a lot of great information on one of our most important pieces of equipment in the shop!  It was also amazing to hear how his family has grown their business and supports their community.  Hope you all enjoy the show! […] The post 108 – Spencer Kelly from Evenheat appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    107 – Ryan Coakley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 98:40


    Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Ryan Coakley on the show!  He shared a lot of great knowledge on how he he got into knives and some about his life!  Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page  Phoenix Abrasives Use Discount Code […] The post 107 – Ryan Coakley appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    106 – Brigham Kindell

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 97:52


    Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Brigham Kindell on the show!  He shared a lot of great knowledge on how he he got into knives and some about his life!  Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page  Phoenix Abrasives Use Discount Code […] The post 106 – Brigham Kindell appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    105 – So You Want To Be In A Magazine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 97:18


    Show Topic / Overview Dan and I have been getting a lot of questions about this topic lately with us both being in magazines lately.  Dan and Ethan Becker's Joy of Cooking knife was on the cover and a great article in December's Blade Magazine and I (Kyle) had a great article written by H. […] The post 105 – So You Want To Be In A Magazine appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    104 – Justin Lamoureux AKA Rainy Day Forge

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 100:46


    Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Justin Lamoureux on the show!  He shared a lot of great knowledge on how he he got into knives and some of the awesome things he is involved with!  Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page  […] The post 104 – Justin Lamoureux AKA Rainy Day Forge appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    103 – Micah Dunn

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 72:21


    Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Micha Dunn on the show!  He shared a lot of great knowledge on how he he got into knives and some of the things that make his knives stand out!  Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook […] The post 103 – Micah Dunn appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    102 – Rise and Grind Like A Phoenix

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 110:14


    Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Greg and Shawn from Phoenix Abrasives on the show!  They shared a lot of great knowledge on the subject of abrasives which might be the thing knifemakers spend the most money on. Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas […] The post 102 – Rise and Grind Like A Phoenix appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    101 – Mike Moran

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 107:38


    Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Mike Moran on the show!  He shared a lot of great knowledge on how he he got into knives and some of the things that make his knives stand out!  Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook […] The post 101 – Mike Moran appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    100 – From Then to Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 144:20


    Show Topic / Overview WOW 100 Shows!!!  Thank you for all the support over the years! Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page  Phoenix Abrasives Use Discount Code “KP10” for 10% off all your abrasive orders! KHDaily Sanding sticks for sale on Phoenix Abrasives website! […] The post 100 – From Then to Now appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    099 – Chad Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 70:52


    Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Bryan Kohn on the show!  He shared a lot of great knowledge on how he makes and got into knives. Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page  Phoenix Abrasives Use Discount Code “KP10” for 10% off […] The post 099 – Chad Johnson appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    098 – Doug Ritter with Knife Rights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 117:04


    Show Topic / Overview Today we are pleased to have Doug Ritter the driving force behind Knife Rights with us again.  Doug was our first guest on the show way back on podcast 005.  Doug talks with us about some of the key wins that they have had, and about the awesome Ultimate Steel Give […] The post 098 – Doug Ritter with Knife Rights appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

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    097 – Ed Sol

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 60:25


    Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Ed Sol on the show!  He shared a lot of great knowledge on how he makes and got into knives and many things I didn't know about him. Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page  Phoenix […] The post 097 – Ed Sol appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    096 – Blade Show 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 78:50


    096 Show Info – Blade Show 2024 Recap Show Topic / Overview Dan and Kyle talk about some of the many things we saw at the show and most importantly, all the AWESOME people we got to meet!  This is another minimally edited show, please let us know how you like these.  It is much easier […] The post 096 – Blade Show 2024 appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    095 – KJ Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024


    Show Topic / Overview It was great to have KJ on the show!  She shared a lot of great knowledge on her background in knives. Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page  Phoenix Abrasives Use Discount Code “KP10” for 10% off all your abrasive orders! […] The post 095 – KJ Jones appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    094 – The Show Will Go On

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 104:17


    Show Topic / Overview We had a guest cancel and we decided do a little something different.  Hope you guys enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page  Phoenix Abrasives Use Discount Code “KP10” for 10% off all your abrasive orders! KHDaily Sanding sticks for sale on Phoenix Abrasives […] The post 094 – The Show Will Go On appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    093 – Bryan Kohn

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 106:22


    Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Bryan Kohn on the show!  He shared a lot of great knowledge on how he makes and got into knives. Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page  Phoenix Abrasives Use Discount Code “KP10” for 10% off […] The post 093 – Bryan Kohn appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    092 – Josh from REK

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 154:11


    Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Josh from REK on the show!  He shared a lot of great knowledge on how he makes and got into knives from the sharpening side. Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page  Phoenix Abrasives Use Discount […] The post 092 – Josh from REK appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    091 – Shot Show 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2024 80:53


    Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Joe Snarski on the show!  He shared a lot of great knowledge on how he makes and got into CNC produced handle scales. Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page  Jantz Knife Supply Use Discount Code “KPGrip” for […] The post 091 – Shot Show 2024 appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    090 – Joe Snarski

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 102:45


    Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Joe Snarski on the show!  He shared a lot of great knowledge on how he makes and got into CNC produced handle scales. Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page  Jantz Knife Supply Use Discount Code “KPGrip” for […] The post 090 – Joe Snarski appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    089 – Jessica Collins / Goat n Hammer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 211:31


    Show Topic / Overview Jessica Collin and  Mark. Hopper share how they started working together and some of Jessica's backstory.  They both have some extremely fascinating life stories and we are grateful they shared them with us.  Hearing their backstory about their Forged in Fire episode was awesome! Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium […] The post 089 – Jessica Collins / Goat n Hammer appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    088 – Mark Hopper Most Interesting Man In the World Contender

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 139:38


    Show Topic / Overview So sorry this episode was not able to go up sooner!  Life and Hollidays got in the way, but this was a great show!  Mark shares some of his extremely fascinating life with us and it is truly amazing. Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials […] The post 088 – Mark Hopper Most Interesting Man In the World Contender appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    087 – Brent Smith – Bald Man Knife And Tool

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 132:01


    Show Topic / Overview Dan wasn't feeling well, but the show went on!  This show we had on a guy I am proud to call a friend, Brent Smith of Bald Man Knife And Tool.  Brent comes at knifemaking from a unique perspective and is an all around good guy. Hope you all enjoy the […] The post 087 – Brent Smith – Bald Man Knife And Tool appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    086 – This Could Get A Little Ranty

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 107:34


    Show Topic / Overview Dan and Kyle, but mostly Dan talk about some things we are seeing in. the knife industry. Hope you all enjoy the show! Show Items Mentioned Sandpaper Boxes Plano 23780-00 Deep Stowaway Box with Adjustable Dividers Plano Rustrictor 3700 Deep POWERTEC 71003 Diamond Grinding Wheel Dresser Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas […] The post 086 – This Could Get A Little Ranty appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    085 – Dr. Larrin Thomas Returns!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 117:08


    085 Show Info – Dr. Larrin Thomas Show Topic / Overview Dan and Kyle had a blast talking with Dr. Larrin about some metallurgy questions that seem to keep coming up in the knife world.  It is always great to talk with such an awesome guy and the amount of knowledge he shares, is super impressive! […] The post 085 – Dr. Larrin Thomas Returns! appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    084 – Ben Petersen of Knafs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 186:14


    084 Show Info – Ben Petersen Show Topic / Overview Dan and Kyle had a blast talking with Ben about his life, business / jobs he had, and little on the trip that Dan and him went on to the Amazon with Bushcraft Global.  Ben was an amazing guest with a great amount of knowledge on […] The post 084 – Ben Petersen of Knafs! appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    083 – Another Trip To The Amazon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 133:26


    083 Show Info – Curtis Wright Show Topic / Overview Dan and Kyle had a blast talking with Curtis about his life and the trip that Dan and Curtis went on to the Amazon with Bushcraft Global. Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page  Jantz Knife […] The post 083 – Another Trip To The Amazon appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    082 – David Burke of OLC Knives

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 108:50


    082 Show Info – David Burke – One Leg Coot Knives Show Topic / Overview Dan and Kyle had a blast talking with David about his life, how he got into knifemaking, and some safety information.  We also talked about some information / equipment he wished he knew as a newer maker.  Hope you all enjoy […] The post 082 – David Burke of OLC Knives appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    081 – John Blazy (Dichrolam)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 118:06


    081 Show Info – John Blazy Show Topic / Overview Dan and I had a blast talking with John about his products as well as how he came up with some of the designs.  Some of the colors he is able to get in his materials, are just amazing! Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors […] The post 081 – John Blazy (Dichrolam) appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    080 – Chad Kimmell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 97:22


    080 Show Info – Chad Kimmell of Summit and Sea Smithing Show Topic / Overview I had a blast talking with my friend Chad about knifemaking, food, Damascus, and a very tragic subject of suicide with our military veterans.  It was great talking with him about all sorts of things.  Chad has said one of his […] The post 080 – Chad Kimmell appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    079 – Bob Rankin Custom Knives

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 107:00


    079 Show Info – Bob Rankin Custom Knives Show Topic / Overview We talk with Bob Rankin of Bob Rankin Custom Knives about knifemaking, Damascus, and a very tragic subject of suicide with our military veterans.  We really enjoyed getting to know what an amazing person Bob is and hopefully this can help bring some light to […] The post 079 – Bob Rankin Custom Knives appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    078 – SET Supply and Beyond!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 97:46


    078 Show Info – SET Supply and Beyond! Show Topic / Overview Kyle talks with Todd Hunt of TM Hunt Custom Knives about SET Supply and other random topics.  It is a blast talking with Todd and hearing some of the things he is doing is inspiring as well as just pure awesome!  There were some […] The post 078 – SET Supply and Beyond! appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    077 – Credit Card Processing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 112:09


    077 Show Info – Credit Card Processing Show Topic / Overview Dan and Kyle talk with Greg about the vastly interesting topic of credit card processing.  It isn't very glamorous, but is one of the critical items that we all have to use for our businesses.  Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials […] The post 077 – Credit Card Processing appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    076 – Blade Show 2023 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 67:02


    076 Show Info – Blade Show 2023 Review Show Topic / Overview Dan and Kyle talk about some of the many things we saw at the show and most importantly, all the AWESOME people we got to meet!  This is another minimally edited show, please let us know how you like these.  It is much easier […] The post 076 – Blade Show 2023 Review appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    075 – A Peek Behind the Curtain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 71:58


    075 Show Info – A peek behind the curtain Show Topic / Overview Dan and Kyle lost one of the tracks, then the recording software company found the online recording for Kyle's track, so…It is late, but some good heart the heart on this one.  Hope you guys enjoy.   Tell us if you would like […] The post 075 – A Peek Behind the Curtain appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    074 – Lora Schwarzer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 83:56


    074 Show Info – Lora Schwarzer Show Topic / Overview Dan and Kyle talk to the Lora Schwarzer about her life and how she got into knifemaking.  How Lora got into knifemaking is very interesting as well as the style of knives she makes is not widely made.  She makes Scagel style knives that she learned […] The post 074 – Lora Schwarzer appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    073 – Steve Schwarzer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 179:00


    073 Show Info – Steve Schwarzer Show Topic / Overview Dan and Kyle talk to the legend Steve Schwarzer about his life and many different topics of Damascus.  Steve is a great Knifemaker, story teller, and all around good guy!  We really appreciated him taking the time to talk with us about what his passion in […] The post 073 – Steve Schwarzer appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    072 – Dealer Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 77:28


    072 Show Info – Dealer Relationships Show Topic: Dan and Kyle talk about some of the questions they have been getting a lot recently about dealer relationships.  How to approach a dealer, what does a good relationship with a dealer look like, and what communication you should be having on a somewhat regular basis. Overview: In […] The post 072 – Dealer Relationships appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    071 – Kevin Estela from Fieldcraft Survival

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 140:27


    071 Show Info – Kevin Estela from Fieldcraft Survival Show Topic: Dan and Kyle talk with Kevin about how he got to where he is in the knife industry, how he got into teaching, and what the difference is between survival classes, bushcraft classes, and fieldcraft classes are. Overview: Kevin has been a great force in the […] The post 071 – Kevin Estela from Fieldcraft Survival appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    070 – Patrick Roehrman of MT Knives

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 125:25


    070 Show Info – Patrick Roehrman Show Topic: Dan and Kyle talk with Patrick about how he got to where he is in the knife industry and his classes he filmed for  Overview: Kyle met Patrick at his first ever Blade Show back in 2018.  Since then, they have become good friends and help share knowledge with […] The post 070 – Patrick Roehrman of MT Knives appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    069 – Savannah Swaggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 105:09


    069 Show Info – Savannah Swaggs Show Topic: Dan and Kyle talk with Savannah about how she got to where she is in the knife industry.   Overview: Dan met Savannah at SHOT show this past year and she graciously decided to join us for a podcast. It was very interesting learning a little more about her […] The post 069 – Savannah Swaggs appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

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    068 – The European Affaire – Nemanja Bogdanov

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 147:54


    068 Show Info – The Life of Nemanja Show Topic: Dan and Kyle talk with Nemanja.  How he grew up and then how he got mixed up in this knife industry. Overview: Dan met Nemanja on the outskirts of the last Bushcraft Global trip with Joe Flowers.   Joe stuck them on the outskirts of camp […] The post 068 – The European Affaire – Nemanja Bogdanov appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    067 – Shot Show 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 94:32


    067 Show Info – Happenings at Shot Show 2023 Show Topic: Dan and Kyle talk about all the cool stuff from Shot Show 2023 Overview: Dan was able to attend Shot Show 2023 in Las Vegas.  It was great to hear about all the new products, new vendors, and new guests to come on the show. Hope […] The post 067 – Shot Show 2023 appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    066 – Grumpy Grunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 149:02


    066 Show Info – One of our favorite YouTubers! Show Topic: Dan and Kyle talk with Grumpy Grunt about his life, time in the military, knives, and his YouTube channel.    Overview: Dan has known Grumpy Grunt for more time than Kyle.  We had an awesome meal at Blade Show in Atlanta in 2022 and it […] The post 066 – Grumpy Grunt appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    065 – Nick Beaulieu The Edged Professional

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 75:18


    065 Show Info – Talking about Arkansas Stones Show Topic: Kyle talks with Nick about his life, sword polishing, and how Arkansas Stones could fit into your sharpening arsenal. Overview: This show has some great insight into how dads have to constantly adapt!  Sorry about all the background noise from the kids playing in the garage […] The post 065 – Nick Beaulieu The Edged Professional appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    064 – The Legal Side with David Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 148:48


    064 Show Info – So you want to keep your house?  David Kim Show Topic: Dan and Kyle talk with David about how to limit your liability in the knifemaking game. Overview: This one was a great one!  David helps to remove a little bit of the hard to understand language around the legal side of […] The post 064 – The Legal Side with David Kim appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

    063 – Corey Dunlap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 168:21


    063 Show Info – Corey Dunlap Show Topic: Dan and Kyle talk with Corey about his life and how sharpening knives has blossomed into a career! Overview: This one was a great one!  Corey talks with us about how he became a chef and with the restaurant giving him some decent knives, it fead his desire […] The post 063 – Corey Dunlap appeared first on Knife Perspective Podcast.

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