Episode 80 | Jim Taylor

Mark joins us on this episode and we cover:The 50th anniversary of Knife Magazine!The Natchez Bowie knife showAntique Bowie Knife Facebook GroupBill Adams tributeAlamo UpdateThe state of knife collectingUpdate on Mark's trip to the Little Valley Knife Show Selling a knife collectionIf 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.comCheck out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

We're back after missing a week (sorry about that!) We talk about Jim Taylor in this episode. Jim was a great write in the cultery arena for a long time and we take a look at some of his writings in this episode.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.comCheck out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

Philip Faiers joins us to give a weather report from the south of France and talk about his new book "An Encyclopedia of English Fruit Knife Makers 1770 - 1930".Be sure to check out Philip's website for a sweet deal on pocket fruit knives!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.comCheck out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

We cover:Daniel won the  "Best Custom Slipjoint" of 2025 at Blade Show Atlanta.Warther CutleryDaniel's InstagramThe deer mentioned in the podcastVideo of color case hardeningIf 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.comCheck out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

Friend of the show, "Mike," wrote in and asked how to get started collecting older knives. This has been a recurring question, so we asked our friend Charlie Campagna to join us to tackle the topic! 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.comCheck out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Bob Jeche, an early, prolific, American knife collector and Neal's friend and mentor.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.comCheck out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

This might be our longest episode ever! Neal traveled to Little Valley New York to soak up the history and attend the knife show - and it did not disappoint. A big thank you to Brad Lockwood for helping us with the logistics on this podcast and we hope we made the town, and those interviewed, proud with this episode.RSVP for the 2026 Show!https://www.villageofknives.com/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.comCheck out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

Allright friends and supportes. The day this episode airs, you'll be busy thinking why you didn't start the smoker earlier, or why you forgot to get the propane tank filled, or why you didn't sharpen those lawn mower blades. But Fear Not! The work is endless and the struggle is real. That's why we are are here to help. Put in those air pods, turn up the volume, and listen in as Austin updates us on his first year full time running the business. He holds nothing back and you get the insider's view of tarrifs, knife industry trends, and everything in between!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.comCheck out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

A lot has happened in Sheffield in the past year since we last had Steven on, so we were glad to have him on to talk about the news of Egginton selling the rights and marks of Rodgers, Wostenholm, Ibberson, and others. He assures us they are in great hands and breaks the news that he and his team are moving into Stan Shaw's old shop!Link to Steven's latest exhibition piece.Link to Steven's "new" Engine Turning machineLink to the Dog Knife Brewery Tap Handle DramaIf 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.comCheck out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives

Neal and Mike catch up and talk about the upcoming Blade Show in Atlanta before diving into one of the seminal books on combination weapons: Blades and Barrels by H. Gordon Frost. 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.comCheck out Neal's latest latest book on J.A. Henckels Knives