If you enjoy traditional pocket knives, this episode is for you. Steven Cocker is a pocket knife cutler in Sheffield, England. He was trained by the last of the "old guard," and he joins this episode to talk about his family's history in cutlery and his desire to keep it alive.  Most of the items and knives discussed in this episode can be found on Steven's Instagram account. Other Links for this show: Egginton Shepherd Wheel Workshop Hawley Collection Shepherd Wheel Miniatures Sheffield Miniatures Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in yo ..read more

Thanks all for tuning in to the podcast. In this episode, Neal gives an update on the happenings of the recent Badger knife show in Janesville, WI. We talk shop happenings, Richlite, YouTube rabbit holes, and Mike announces he is starting his own knife show. Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives ..read more

Friends, we've got a great show today. Ever-popular Charlie Campagna returns to talk with Neal about 5 of his favorite knives. While somewhat of a visual show, you will want to tune in to here about stories including: Henkels using Damasacus in their knives How Charlie got Case to make the "Arkansas Hunter" What is Third-cut stag? Charlie invents a new term on the show: "tortured gunstock" Charlie pulls out knives from custom makers such as Tony Bose, Rhidian Gatrill, and Ken Erickson and much, much more! Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in ..read more

Rhidian Gatrill joins us again and updates Mike and Neal on what he's up to. Rhidian almost broke the internet with his latest knife, so tune in to hear all about it. And not to disappoint our listeners - Rhidian gets inducted into the Tacoma Knife Makers' Club. Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives ..read more

Neal and Mike are back to talk whittlers and upcoming knife show plans. Listen in and hear Neal try to sneak in truck talk right at the end.  Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives ..read more

Alright friends - you're gonna want to listen to this episode. We've got our friend Austin Jackson here for this episode and Austin pulls back the curtain for us in regards to selling pocket knives.  Did he reveal too much? You be the judge. A little glimpse into the operations of TraditionalPocketKnives.com Want to know how to get an advantage when buying GEC knives? Austin talks about his grandpa Clarence getting into knives. We deep-dive on what exactly happened with the Queen trademarks. Why aren't brands making knives in the USA? Hint - it's more than just cost. Is China saving the ..read more

Neal and Mike are joined by knife modder Glenn Trowbridge. We had a great time talking about Glenn and Neal's trip 10 years ago to Canal Street Cutlery and dive into Glenn's history of repairing and modifying knives. Listen in to find out which pocket knife brand Glenn least likes to work on. Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives ..read more

We're back at the beginning of January, 2024 after a bit of an absence. Jason has left the show, Mike moved to Arizona, and Neal managed to hit a deer with his brand new Toyota Tacoma. That's right, a lot has changed! So join us to catch up with what's going on with Neal and Mike, and maybe, just maybe, we'll even talk about knives! Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moranknives and on the web: moranknives.com Check out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives ..read more

Neal updates us on his current bathroom remodel - hint - it's not going well. Mike and Neal ask Jason what it's like being world-famous after his upcoming appearance in Blade Magazine. Mike and Jason answer a question they get asked every week: "how do I get started making pocket knives?" If you want to know what we think the best way to get started and the mindset you will need - be sure to listen in! Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Jason Ritchie: @ritchie_handmade_knives Mike Moran: @mikemoranknives and on the web ..read more

Friends - we've got a crazy episode for you. Mike and Jason update each other on what's happening in the shop. Neal covers the recent David Hayden-Wright auction. And we give you a real look at what we spend most of our time talking about - trucks! We mentioned in the podcast Ford and GM's despicable operations in Nazi Germany. You can read up on that here and here. Support the show If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Jason Ritchie: @ritchie_handmade_knives Mike Moran: @mikemoranknives and on the web: mikemoranknives.com Check out Neal's ..read more