The Knife Junkie Podcast

Bryan Cannata of Kalis Americano joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 567 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/567).

Cannata is a lifelong martial artist who specializes in edge weapons systems from around the world. His Kalis Americano system is based on the commonalities between Filipino, European and American martial arts.

He has deep knowledge on various forms of American Bowie knife fighting styles, ranging from the European saber inspired methods to the more indigenous Mountain Man style. Cannata is exposing his students and social media audience to a little known South African style of fighting that utilizes the Okapi knife called the Piper.

Find Bryan Cannata and Kalis Americano on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/southernkalis and watch his videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@KALISAMERICANO.  

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On the midweek supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 566), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at his growing collection of tomahawks and hatchets, including a couple by Cold Steel, several Wingard Wearables, and an Elmer Roush Spike Tomahawk, among others.

He notes that this show topic, besides his love of tomahawks, was inspired by the Netflix special, "American Primeval," which he an his wife have been enjoying.

Bob begins the show with his favorite comments of the week.

In his pocket check of knives, it's the RESCO Instruments MDCF, Victorinox ALOX Pioneer X, the Regiment Blades Low-Viz, and his Kershaw Iridium (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• Al Mar Brings Back the SERE with TOPS

• Cool New Takedown LionSteel Shown off at Shot

• Buck's New Range Series Introduces Cross-Bar Lock to the Brand

• CRKT's New Sheathless Morphing Axe

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, in keeping with the theme of the show, Bob looks at a couple of "oldies but goodies," the Estwing Camper's Axe and Rockforge Camp Axe. He also notes that you may want to pick up a Lansky Puck Dual Grit Sharpener to care of your tomahawks and hatchets.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/566.

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.

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Knife designer Sherif Manganas, founder of Manganas Steel, joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 565 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/565).

Sherif is an industrial designer, entrepreneur, and lover of all things mechanical. His company Manganas Steel is a luxury knife brand that merges artistic product design with utility and purpose.

Manganas is a seasoned product designer driven by a passion to create functional objects of beauty, with each knife being a testament to precision engineering and innovative design.

Whether rugged tactical tools or elegant everyday carry knives, Manganas Steel blades are crafted with the finest modern materials using cutting-edge techniques. All Manganas Steel knives feature the MSK Dual Way Pivot System, developed with Siff Workshop. The MSK system allows users the option of bearings or washers in the pivot for a personalized feeling action.

Sherif also has numerous design collaborations with companies including Kizer and Kubey.

Find Sherif Manganas, knife designer and founder of Manganas Steel, online at https://ms-knives.com, as well as on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/manganassteel and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@realsherifm. 

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On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 564), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at several great fixed blade field knives, including the Buck 119, TOPS Tex Creek, and Station IX S.E.R.E., among others.

Bob begins with his favorite comment of the week.

In his pocket check of knives, it's the Microtech SOCOM Elite, JWK After Hours Jack, Hogtooth Knives Ruffian, and the Pepperwool Merino MM (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• TOPS Shows Off a New One in the Offing

• We Knife Co.'s New Quinseris is a Four Inch Bladed Beauty

• Lots of Cool New Ones from Kershaw in 2025

• ZT is Turning Heads with a New Auto and EDC Flipper

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at the Station IX Number Twelve, TOPS Modern Gladius (Foster Knife - Thanks Dave), and the Cold Steel Laredo Bowie Trainer.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/564.

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.

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Nick Bachtel of the N.M. Bachtel Forging Company joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 563 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/563).

Nick lives and works in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, keeping an eye on the past to make knives that will last for generations. He forges knives the old fashioned way using a coal forge, making useful tools that look beautiful.

Nick has always been drawn to knives, steel, fire, wood and making things that serve a purpose. Bachtel Forging Company knives are inspired by the America of days gone by, focusing on Bowies, Daggers, woodsman's knives and other historically inspired blades.

Nick believes knife making is what he was put here to do; It is his calling, career, and craft.

Find Nick and the Bachtel Forging Company online at https://bachtelforgingcompany.com, as well as on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bachtelforgingcompany and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@bachtelforgingcompany. 

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 email theknifejunkie@gmail.com with any comments, feedback, or suggestions.

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