Episode 36

Episode 36: Bed Bug Happy Hour In this episode, we recap Levon, Jake, and Brian's experiences returning fresh from BLADE 2019. We touch on Levon's numerous new acquisitions, Brian's success at the show, and Jake not having a heart attack. In addition we weigh in on the Zero Tolerance 0223 and Sebenza 31 controversies, as well as our thoughts on the winners of BLADE 2019's official awards. This episode was recorded before the Lionsteel steel hardness controversy erupted, but we will soon address it! As always, thank you to our sponsors PVK Vegas and Kizer Cutlery! Levon's acquisitions: Shirogorov x Chris Reeve Knives Unique Graphic Hati R, Tuch Knives Sparrowhawk, CKF x Philipe Jourget FiF, Microtech UTX-85, Kershsaw Launch 9 with Abalone, Blade Runner Systems Nova & Warhead, WE Knives Synergy 2 & Arrakis, Liong Mah KUF v2, Greg Stevens Design Watch, others here. References: Brian’s heartfelt IG post about BLADE Mason Ramsey, the Walmart yodeling kid Beg Bugs, the board game Shirogorov 111 with Kickstop Ace Hood’s “Rolex” disassembling itself Reate JACK-2 CIVIVI McKenna in Damascus Isham Bladeworks Dresschaton Sebenza 31 MicroMachines commercial Sebenza 31 auction piece Zero Tolerance 0223 Director of Sonic the Hedgehog movie promises to redesign Sonic after the movie was already finished Bestech new knives Enrique Pena new Reate models Chaves 229 BLADE Show Awards Olamic Soloist and Whippersnapper Begg Custom Flashlight RJ Marin x Shirogorov Overkill Shun Folding Steak Knife “Last week we put liquid paper on a bee… it died” KH Daily kitchen knives M Shiffer Knives Patrick Doyle Knives David Broadwell knives HEAdesigns Flame Hogue’s Copper G10 Rich Asians flyer at BLADE