The Knife Junkie Podcast

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 what works and what does not provides valuable guidance for anyone looking to choose or gift folders.

Bob opens with his pocket check featuring the Manganas Steel Aurelia, Victorinox Compact, TKell Agent Nautilus, and Cold Steel Recon 1 XL. He announces the November 2025 Gentleman Junkie giveaway: the TKell Knives Agent 001, designed by Bob himself, now machined by Nick Chuprin of NCC Knives. The Knife Life news covers new releases from Les George with KA-BAR, Civivi, CRKT, and Sencut.

The main segment features Mrs. Knife Junkie walking through her folders, including the Buck Mini Range, Spyderco Delica with Emerson Wave, Kershaw Leak, Kershaw Atmos, Kershaw Volt 2, Civivi Mini Praxis, Civivi Elementum, Civivi Primitrox, Sencut Citius, Guardian Tactical GTX-025, and the Bastinelli Creations Diagnostic.

She shares what makes each knife work or not work for her carry needs. The Bastinelli Diagnostic gets special attention as her essential running knife that goes on every run. Her practical concerns about width, clip design, deployment, and how knives interact with clothing and bags provide a perspective rarely heard in knife content.

This episode succeeds by offering a real user experience from someone who carries folders daily without the collector mindset. Mrs. Knife Junkie speaks candidly about features that create problems despite looking appealing on paper. Her collection spans budget to premium options, proving that effective carry does not require massive spending.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/640.

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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 transformation from documenting martial arts masters around the world to becoming a dedicated instructor himself.

The conversation covers Rubio's approach to creating training drills, including his innovative reverse blink drill that tests reactions in fractions of a second. Based on research showing that knife thrusts occur in just 0.14 seconds, this drill reveals what your body actually does under extreme pressure, rather than what you think it should do. Rubio explains his philosophy of creating hundreds of drills and discarding most of them, encouraging students to develop their own training methods based on honest self-assessment of their weaknesses.

DeMarco and Rubio discuss the complexity of real defensive scenarios, including split-second decision-making when multiple people might enter a violent situation. Rubio shares insights from his years of learning from masters across every fighting discipline, explaining how he alchemized that knowledge into teachable skills. The episode also explores knife selection and design, with Rubio advocating for simple, functional tools rather than Frankenstein blades trying to solve every problem at once.

Whether you train in Filipino martial arts, study knife techniques, or want to understand practical self-defense from someone who has learned from the best and tested it all himself, this episode offers valuable perspectives on training, teaching, and the honest assessment of what actually works when it matters most.

Listen to Episode 639 at www.theknifejunkie.com/639. Find Paulo Rubio online at www.paulorubio.com and follow him on Instagram at @gn_funkertactical for training videos, drills, and honest commentary on martial arts.

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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 carriers.

The episode covers designs that range from tactical to refined, including the Greek-made Manganas Steel Aurelia, the accessible Kansept Bison, and the show-stopping Asymmetrical Nighthorse. Bob shares his personal experiences carrying and using each knife, explaining what makes them special beyond just their materials and construction.

Highlights include the J.W. Kollab Tango that Bob carried all summer, the art deco-inspired American Blade Works Model 2, and the Spartan Harsey Folder with his personal logo etched into the titanium. Each knife demonstrates how titanium construction creates folders that feel solid without wearing you down during everyday carry.

Bob also covers his pocket check featuring the Cold Steel 4Max Scout with custom cocobolo scales, updates from Knife Life News, including new releases from Kizer and We Knife Co., and additions to his collection like the Artisan Cutlery Revel and Malice Co. Scorpion King. The First Tool segment features the Benchmade Bali-Song and its place in knife history.

Whether you own titanium folders already or are considering your first one, this episode gives you solid information on what is available and what to look for. Bob explains why these 12 designs stand out and how titanium ages beautifully while maintaining strength and functionality through real-world use.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/638.

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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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 from military deployment to knife reviewer to designer, explaining how his third attempt at building a knife company finally succeeded. The AdventureCraft and Jackalope fixed blades have earned praise from top YouTube reviewers and changed how Peterson approaches both knife design and knife reviewing.

Peterson opens up about his "one tool option" philosophy, where every Exodus knife must handle everyday carry tasks, bushcraft work, and survival situations with equal capability. He discusses his influences, including Fiddleback Forge designer Andy Roy, and explains why he keeps his designs clean without bottle openers or unnecessary features.

The conversation covers his time co-owning a Nepalese kukri manufacturer, his combat deployment experiences that shaped his taste in knives, and his partnership with White River Knife & Tool to manufacture his designs. Peterson also shares the profound meaning behind the Exodus name and how his Christian faith drives his mission to create versatile, practical tools.

Listen to the full episode at https://www.theknifejunkie.com/637 to hear more about his design process, his experience reviewing knives for 10 years on YouTube, and why the AdventureCraft stopped his endless search for the perfect blade.

Find Exodus Knife & Tool at https://www.exodusknifeandtool.com and connect with Jacob Peterson on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/exodusknifeandtool and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/exodusknifeandtool. Check out his YouTube channel for gear reviews and outdoor content at http://youtube.com/c/thepreppersbunkeroutdoors.

The episode offers insights for knife designers, collectors, and users who value practical tools that work in the real world. His story shows how persistence pays off and why listening to your instincts sometimes matters more than listening to critics. And his approach to balancing slicing performance with durability, keeping designs clean and purposeful, and creating knives that serve as true one-tool options provides lessons for anyone interested in knife design or outdoor gear.

Bob and Jacob discuss the current state of the fixed blade market, the importance of acknowledging design influences, and why Peterson shifted from reviewing tactical knives to focusing on bushcraft and survival designs. The conversation touches on everything from edge geometry to batoning techniques to the meaning behind the ordnance logo that marks every Exodus product as inspection-approved and ready for use.

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You can also support The Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives.

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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. Each knife brings something unique to the table while maintaining the quality and value that TKell has become known for in the knife community.

Bob starts with his daily pocket check, showcasing the Emerson Knives Super CQC-7, Cold Steel Urban Edge, and other tools he carries regularly. He also announces the November 2025 Gentleman Junkie Giveaway featuring the TKell Knives Agent 001, giving listeners a chance to experience TKell quality firsthand.

The Knife Life News segment covers recent releases from Civivi, Buck, GiantMouse, and Victorinox, keeping you up to date on what matters in the knife world.

The First Tool segment examines the Ulu knife, a traditional cutting tool that has served indigenous peoples of Alaska and Arctic regions for thousands of years.

Bob then shares his State of the Collection thoughts on the TKell Guardian, which was his introduction to the brand and set his expectations for their entire product line.

The main topic dives deep into multiple TKell models, including the Agent 001 and its limited editions (Storm LE and Zombie LE), Agent 002 through 004, Nightstalker, Nautilus, FLN 2.0, Combatant, and Adversary.

Throughout the episode, Bob emphasizes the exceptional value that TKell Knives delivers. These folders use quality steels, feature solid construction, and offer smooth action that competes with brands charging much more. Whether you need a slim office carry or a tough outdoor knife, TKell has options that will serve you well without draining your wallet. This episode gives you all the information needed to choose the right TKell knife for your everyday carry needs.

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://www.theknifejunkie.com/636.

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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