Episode 158: Rod and Doug from CRKT

This episode was recorded in Las Vegas during the 2024 Shot Show. In this special episode Rod Bremer (founder/president of CRKT) and Doug Flagg (VP of Marketing and Innovation) talk about their 30 year anniversary project. A collabaration between 3 great companies CRKT, Vegas Forge, and TOPS Knives. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/topsdailygrind/support

We're back with another episode of TDG, and this time it's all about YOU! We dove deep into your questions submitted through social media and held nothing back.  From the secrets behind our designs and sneak peeks at upcoming releases to sharpening tips and shoutouts to our amazing listeners, we covered it all.   Get the inside scoop as we answer your questions like: -What are some of the crazy TOPS designs that never made it to production? -Will the legendary Black El Pionero finally become a reality? -Which of our knives will give you the most satisfying slice? -Now that Jon's flown the coop, who will be the new target of our good-natured ribbing? -And of course, we've got updates on the Wood Nymph and other upcoming releases! -and more.   Join us for an episode packed with information, entertainment, and our signature TDG humor. Whether you're a TOPS fanatic or just a knife enthusiast, we guarantee you'll learn something new and have a few laughs along the way! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/topsdailygrind/support

In this chaotic April Live Show, the TDG crew deals with technical difficulties, pranks their listeners (not really), and bids farewell to Jon as he embarks on a new chapter. Episode Highlights: Audio Issues and April Fools Pranks: The guys grapple with Wi-Fi problems, leading to some listener confusion. But was it all an elaborate April Fools' Day joke? No, no it wasn’t our Wi-Fi was messed up. Craig's Custom Purse: Craig unveils his handcrafted leather "man purse" – a stylish solution to his back pain woes. The crew roasts him mercilessly, bids on the bag, and suggests increasingly ridiculous modifications. Also for those interested you can message Craig with your bids. It’ll make a nice Mother’s Day gift. New Headwear: The team brainstorms ideas for customizable hats, showcasing various styles and potential logos. Listeners chime in with their own suggestions. Jon's Departure: The crew bids a bittersweet farewell to Jon as he moves on from TOPS. They reminisce, share inside jokes, and wish him well in his future endeavors. Join the TOPS Daily Grind crew for a laughter-filled episode packed with banter, bad jokes, and genuine camaraderie. check our website for new merch in the upcoming weeks www.topsdailygrind.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/topsdailygrind/support

Do you know what the difference is between a counterfeit and a replica? Come find out in this episode where we look at a fake knife that was sent in for reprocessing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/topsdailygrind/support

Another fun live episode in the history books. If you ever get a chances we recommend you listen to these lives on our YouTube channel. The chances of you winning something are usually pretty high. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/topsdailygrind/support

We were so excited to finally meet our good friend and TikTok star with over a million followers, Adrian Hernandez, at Blade Show Texas! Adrian was awesome – driving four hours to hang out and record this episode with us. We connected online to reach new audiences in the knife industry, and we've had a blast getting to know each other. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/topsdailygrind/support

In this episode we talk about the upcoming (at the time of recording this) Blade Show Texas and the show in Salt Lake City that had happened that weekend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/topsdailygrind/support

In this episode we talk a bit about the censorship of social media and about the banning of a certain YouTuber. We also briefly touch on Apple's new Vision Pros. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/topsdailygrind/support

In this episode we had the honor of having Tomas Alas of Tacticaltavern on in this special episode that we recorded during Shot Show in Vegas. Get to know him and see what cool projects he has coming up in the near future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/topsdailygrind/support

In this episode we go over 2023s predictions. Come find out which ones we got right. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/topsdailygrind/support