The Knife Junkie Podcast
by Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco
The Knife Junkie podcast is the place for knife newbies and experience knife collectors to learn more about knives and knife collecting and become true "knife junkies." Twice per week, Bob DeMarco talks knives and brings you special sections such as Knife Life News, pocket checks and more. In addition, your calls and comments will be featured on the podcast -- dial The Knife Junkie Listener Line at 724-466-4487. And be sure to visit The Knife Junkie online at www.theknifejunkie.com
Episodes
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10 Great "Do Everything" Pocket Knives: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 676)
What makes a pocket knife truly great at everything? In Episode 676, Bob DeMarco builds a list of 10 great \"do everything\" pocket knives, and the ground rules are strict. The knife has to handle everyday cutting tasks without a second thought. It has to be a credible self-defense option with...
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My (Current) Spyderco Collection: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 675)
What does a serious Spyderco collection look like? In Episode 675 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, host Bob DeMarco walks through his complete lineup of Spyderco folders, from the iconic Military and Military 2 in CruCarta to the Native Chief Salt series in MagnaCut to the full Yojimbo family…
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Let's Talk Daggers: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 674)
Episode 674 of The Knife Junkie Podcast is a deep look at daggers—one of the most discussed and most misunderstood blade categories in the knife community. Bob DeMarco brings out twelve daggers for a collection update that covers everything from a World War II-era KA-BAR/EK Commando Knife to a...
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Al Salvitti, Regiment Blades: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 673)
Bob DeMarco welcomes Al Salvitti of Regiment Blades to Episode 673 of The Knife Junkie Podcast for one of the most grounded, experience-driven conversations the show has had in a long time. Salvitti brings 52 years of martial arts training, 15 years of real-world bouncing experience in…
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Locking Jack Wolf Knives (with their slip joint brothers): The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 672)
What happens when one knife brand builds its entire identity around traditional American slip-joint patterns and then starts making locking, flipping versions of every single one? You get a collection that is hard to look away from. In Episode 672 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, host Bob DeMarco…
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Lynn Thompson: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 671)
Lynn Thompson founded Cold Steel Knives in the early 1980s and ran it for about 40 years, building it into one of the most recognized tactical knife brands in the world. After selling to GSM Outdoors and honoring his non-compete through June 2025, Lynn is back with something new: Lynn Thompson...
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Great High-End Knife Carry Combos: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 670)
Episode 670 of The Knife Junkie Podcast is all about great high-end knife carry combinations, and host Bob DeMarco brings seven of them to the table. Each pairing follows two simple rules: never carry two knives from the same company, and never carry two knives with the same blade shape. The…
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Joe Steel, The Steel Mindset: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 669)
What does it take to turn a 40-plus-year obsession with blades into a YouTube channel worth watching? Joe Steel of The Steel Mindset can answer that question. In Episode 669 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, host Bob DeMarco sits down with Joe for a conversation that covers the origins of a lifelong...
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Folding Knives with Straight Cutting Edges: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 668)
In Episode 668 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, host Bob DeMarco tackles a subject that sits right at the intersection of utility and self-defense: folding knives with straight cutting edges. Bob walks through 12 folders that all share a flat or nearly flat edge profile, and he explains the geometry...
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Austin and Mathew Culbertson: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 667)
On Episode 667 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, host Bob DeMarco sits down with two of the most well-known brothers in the online knife community: Austin Culbertson, known on YouTube as Hissatsu5, and his brother Mathew Culbertson. The Culbertson brothers have been making knife videos for close to 20...
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10 Waveable Folders: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 666)
Episode 666 of The Knife Junkie Podcast opens with a comment that cuts straight to the point. A viewer described surviving a serious rollover accident, trapped upside down and unable to free himself from a seatbelt, as smoke filled the car. That experience turned him into a lifelong knife…
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David Baker: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 665)
On Episode 665 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, host Bob DeMarco welcomes David Baker, the historic weapons recreation specialist, bladesmith, and longtime Forged in Fire judge who has spent decades building some of the most accurate weapon replicas on television. Before he ever touched a forge…
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Great Clip Point Blades - Recent Acquisitions: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 664)
In Episode 664 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, host Bob DeMarco celebrates the clip-point blade shape with a showcase of 10 clip-point and bowie-style knives he added to his collection over the past year. From the updated Cold Steel Trailmaster Bowie in 3V to a custom Hogtooth Knives Fighting Bowie...
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Gary Creely, Creely Blades: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 663)
On Episode 663 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, Bob DeMarco sits down with Gary Creely of Creely Blades, a custom knife maker and pastor from Pennsylvania, who is building a high-performance knife company focused on top-tier steels, smart heat treatment, and blade geometry that cuts. Gary shares how…
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15 Nasty Little Knives: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 662)
Bob DeMarco counts down 15 of his favorite nasty little knives built for self-defense and concealment on Episode 662 of The Knife Junkie Podcast. From the Shivworks Clinch Pick, born from real-world undercover encounters, to the Station IX No.4 SOE Lapel Dagger, inspired by World War II spy...
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My Growing Microtech Collection: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 661)
Bob DeMarco shows off his growing Microtech knife collection in Episode 661 of The Knife Junkie podcast. Starting with the SOCOM Elite, which represents so many firsts in his knife life, Bob walks through the SOCOM Elite Auto, the SOCOM Bravo made by Rike Knives, the SOCOM Elite Ram-Lok, the LUDT...
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Rikki Hernandez, CaptRikki YouTube/Instagram: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 660)
On Episode 660 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (www.theknifejunkie.com/660), Bob DeMarco is joined by Rikki Hernandez, also known as CaptRikki, a professional videographer turned knife content creator who is making a name for himself by telling the stories behind the blades. Rikki shares how he went...
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12 Totally Unique Folding Knife Designs: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 659)
Bob DeMarco counts down 12 totally unique folding knife designs on this week\'s episode of The Knife Junkie Podcast. From the Civivi Vision FG and its innovative locking mechanism designed by Snecx to the Microtech Stitch with its Borka Blades-designed profile and Ram-Lok system, Bob walks…
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15 Great Everyday Defense (EDD) Blades: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 658)
On Episode 658 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, host Bob \"The Knife Junkie\" DeMarco presents 15 of the best everyday defense blades — or EDD blades — available today. Unlike standard EDC knives, EDD blades are purpose-built for personal defense, with blade geometry, grip ergonomics, and sheath...
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10 Great Combat Knives: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 657)
In Episode 657 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, host Bob DeMarco counts down his personal list of 10 great combat knives—real-world fixed blades built for fighting utility, not just show. From the IDF-inspired TKell Knives Outrider to the legendary USMC KA-BAR to a Bill Harsey-designed Spartan Blades...
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Christopher Adelhardt, Pariah Knives: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 656)
On this episode (656) of The Knife Junkie Podcast, Bob DeMarco speaks with Christopher Adelhardt of Pariah Knives, a maker who brings a unique background to the craft. Before Christopher ever ground his first blade, he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and taught ceramics at the Erie Art…
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10 Great Outdoor Fixed Blade Knives: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 655)
In Episode 655 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, Bob DeMarco shares his top 10 outdoor fixed blade knives, each tested through years of real-world use. From budget Moraknivs to the legendary Cold Steel Trailmaster he has carried for nearly three decades, this lineup represents knives that actually...
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John Curran, Curran Blades: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 654)
Welcome to The Knife Junkie Podcast, Episode 654. This week, Bob DeMarco sits down with John Curran of Curran Blades, a custom knife maker from Vero Beach, Florida, who builds bold, one-of-a-kind tactical folders and fixed blades. John began making knives about 20 years ago after he could not…
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Nostalgia Knives: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 653)
Episode 653 of The Knife Junkie Podcast takes a deeply personal turn as host Bob DeMarco shares the knives that hold the most meaning in his collection. This episode goes beyond steel types and blade geometry to explore the emotional connections that make knife collecting a lifelong passion. From...
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Most Loved Folding Knives of 2025: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 652)
Bob DeMarco returns with another year-end roundup on The Knife Junkie Podcast, counting down his favorite folding knives from 2025. After covering his top fixed blades last week, this episode focuses on the folders that earned the most pocket time throughout the year. From tactical self-defense...
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Most Loved Fixed Blades of 2025: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 651)
Join Bob DeMarco for Episode 651 as he reveals his most beloved fixed blade knives from 2025. This annual year-end roundup showcases the designs that earned their place through real-world use and consistent performance. From combat-ready blades to traditional outdoor tools, Bob covers the full...
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John Marconi, Marconi Blades: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 650)
Professional chef meets custom knifemaker in this week\'s episode of The Knife Junkie Podcast. Host Bob DeMarco sits down with John Marconi of Marconi Blades to discuss how his 18 years in restaurant kitchens shaped his approach to making purpose-driven, everyday-carry fixed blades. John brings a...
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Prototypes, New Knives and Loaners: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 649)
Bob DeMarco returns in 2026 with an extensive examination of prototypes, fresh releases, and loaner knives that preview what collectors can expect in the coming months. Episode 649 of The Knife Junkie Podcast delivers on its title with detailed looks at pre-production models from Pinkerton…
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Paul Munko, Colorful Filth Graphic Design: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 648)
Knife designer and artist Paul Munko returns to The Knife Junkie Podcast to discuss his growing body of work, the inspiration behind his most popular designs, and what the future holds for Munko Knife Designs. Paul started his knife-designing career with the 2022 blockbuster hit, the Kizer Comet,...
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Calvin Richardson, Custom Knife Maker and Designer: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 647)
In this episode of The Knife Junkie Podcast, Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco sits down with custom knife maker and designer Calvin Richardson. Calvin is the creative mind behind the Steadfast, a popular design produced by Work Tuff Gear. They talk about how this blade updates the classic combat...
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10 Modern Classic Folders: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 646)
What makes a production folder a modern classic? In Episode 646 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, host Bob DeMarco shares his personal list of 10 modern classic production folders that changed the knife industry. These are not custom pieces or vintage collectibles. These are factory-made knives you…
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K.C. Spiron, Tempest Knives: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 645)
What happens when a knife reviewer gets tired of waiting for the perfect blade? He designs it himself. This week on The Knife Junkie Podcast, host Bob DeMarco talks with K.C. Spiron, the founder of Tempest Knives and host of the popular KnivesFAST YouTube channel. Spiron shares how reviewing...
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The Coolest Tanto Blades: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 644)
Episode 644 of The Knife Junkie Podcast celebrates the tanto blade shape. Host Bob DeMarco presents some of the coolest tanto designs in modern knife making. This blade style combines Japanese tradition with contemporary performance. The episode covers tanto blades across different categories.…
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Scab, Choirboyz Cutlery Outdoors!!: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 643)
Join host Bob DeMarco for Episode 643 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, featuring Scott Baldwin, better known as Scab from Choirboyz Cutlery Outdoors. This episode delivers an honest, inspiring conversation about knife collecting, content creation, personal transformation, and building community…
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Big Cold Steel Fixed Blades: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 642)
Bob DeMarco digs into his collection and pulls out 11 of his biggest Cold Steel fixed blade knives in Episode 642 of The Knife Junkie Podcast. From the 30-year-old Trailmaster that remains his number one recommendation to the Cinquedea that he shadow boxes with, each knife gets the spotlight it...
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Tomas Alas, The Tactical Tavern: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 641)
Join Bob DeMarco for Episode 641 of The Knife Junkie Podcast as he welcomes back Tomas Alas of The Tactical Tavern to discuss the latest drop in the Agent series collaboration with TKell Knives. The Agent 007 tanto features a limited run with traditional Bastinelli Tsukamaki wraps using genuine…
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Mrs. Knife Junkie's Folders: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 640)
Episode 640 of The Knife Junkie Podcast brings a special perspective to the show as Mrs. Knife Junkie joins Bob DeMarco to discuss her personal folder collection. This episode offers practical insights from someone who carries knives for utility rather than collecting them. Her honest take on…
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Paulo Rubio: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 639)
In Episode 639 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, host Bob DeMarco sits down with martial artist and media producer Paulo Rubio to discuss practical training methods, knife design philosophy, and the reality of self-defense situations. Rubio, formerly known for his work with Funker Tactical, shares his...
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12 Great Full-Titanium Folding Knives: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 638)
Bob DeMarco takes you through his top 12 full-titanium folding knives in this week's episode of The Knife Junkie Podcast. From affordable production pieces to custom collaborations, these knives showcase why titanium has become the premium material of choice for serious collectors and everyday...
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Jacob Peterson, Exodus Knife & Tool: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 637)
Welcome to Episode 637 of The Knife Junkie Podcast. Host Bob \"The Knife Junkie\" DeMarco sits down with Jacob Peterson, founder and designer of Exodus Knife & Tool, to discuss how he created the AdventureCraft, a small fixed blade that everyone told him not to make. Peterson shares his journey...
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Great TKell Knives for EDC: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 636)
In episode 636 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, host Bob DeMarco takes a close look at TKell Knives and explores why their models make outstanding everyday carry options. This episode features 11 different TKell designs, from the sleek Agent series to the robust Combatant and tactical Nightstalker....
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Jeff Schafer, Schafer Knives: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 635)
In Episode 635 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, host Bob DeMarco talks with Jeff Schafer of Schafer Knives, an American Bladesmith Society Apprentice whose combat-ready custom knives have caught the attention of martial artists and collectors across the country. Schafer combines decades of martial…
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Most Carried ESKs (Emotional Support Knives): The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 634)
Join host Bob DeMarco for Episode 634 of The Knife Junkie Podcast as he explores the world of ESKs, or Emotional Support Knives. These are the big, bold blades that make collectors feel confident and capable, even if they never get used for everyday tasks. Bob starts with his weekly Pocket Check,...
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Ben Belkin, Jack Wolf Knives: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 633)
Ben Belkin of Jack Wolf Knives returns to The Knife Junkie Podcast to discuss the remarkable growth and diversification of his knife company. Host Bob DeMarco explores how Jack Wolf evolved from a premium slip joint maker into a multi-line brand with offerings at every price point. Ben shares the...
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Kukri Knives - Traditional to Modern: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 632)
In Episode 632 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, host Bob DeMarco explores kukri knives from traditional Nepalese examples to modern folding interpretations. The episode begins with a pocket check featuring the Kansept Bison, Jack Wolf Knives Laid Back Jack, Cold Steel Desperado, and a custom Hogtooth...
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James Williams: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 631)
Master knife designer and martial arts expert James Williams returns to The Knife Junkie Podcast for a deep examination of combat philosophy, escalation of force, and the intersection between traditional Japanese sword arts and modern self-defense. Williams brings a background few can match.…
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Great Fixed Blades for Trail and Camp: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 630)
Bob DeMarco hosts Episode 630 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, featuring an in-depth look at 11 great fixed-blade knives for trail and camp use. The episode begins with a pocket check showcasing the Emerson P-Tac, Jack Wolf Knives Gateway Barlow, TKell Knives Agent 001, and Randall Model 2-7 Fighting...
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L.T. Wright, L.T. Wright Knives: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 629)
Join host Bob DeMarco on Episode 629 of The Knife Junkie Podcast as he sits down with legendary craftsman L.T. Wright of L.T. Wright Knives for an inspiring conversation about passion, persistence, and building a business the right way. His remarkable journey began with a simple Christmas gift…
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TOPS Knives: A Small Selection: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 628)
In Episode 628 of The Knife Junkie Podcast, host Bob DeMarco takes listeners on a detailed tour through his TOPS Knives collection, showcasing 11 fixed blades that represent the best of American knife manufacturing. From the combat-ready Prather War Bowie to the work-tested Tex Creek, each knife...
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Tim Kell, T.Kell Knives: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 627)
Episode 627 of The Knife Junkie Podcast features Marine veteran and knife maker Tim Kell of T.Kell Knives, whose company has achieved remarkable 3,850% growth in just six years. Host Bob DeMarco talks with Kell about the return of the popular Agent 001 fixed blade with significant improvements...
About this show
The Knife Junkie podcast is the place for knife newbies and experience knife collectors to learn more about knives and knife collecting and become true "knife junkies." Twice per week, Bob DeMarco talks knives and brings you special sections such as Knife Life News, pocket checks and more. In addition, your calls and comments will be featured on the podcast -- dial The Knife Junkie Listener Line at 724-466-4487. And be sure to visit The Knife Junkie online at www.theknifejunkie.com
Hosted by
Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco