Jonathan McNees

The Knife Freak Show

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The owners of McNees Knives discuss life as knife makers and small business owners.

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Jonathan McNees

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Knife Freaks LIVE!!! 04.02.2025 1:11:16

Youtube Livestream from 1/31/2025 We answer questions from the live chat and discuss some technical aspects of blade grinding.

Episode 6 | Can't Never Could 26.01.2025 1:29:15

News: Shot Show: Star of the Show https://www.crkt.com/axe/provokex-axe?srsltid=AfmBOopHH2xj02jkEQnU29kULLlg354FB6s_wQgQKj652bld_UBFQEoS Mag Pull and Additive Manufacturing: https://www.bladehq.com/item--Magpul-Breslau-Knife-Black-Polymer--211351?srsltid=AfmBOooPRkvdkzzlV4v_hA-276zI9FxEfAUaDL2A30j3sBaT5NqefM9k Wilmont/Bear Creak Arsenal Collab: https://www.bearcreekarsenal.com/catalogsearch/result...

Episode 5 | Blade Show Texas, Design Theory, and Margin for Error 25.01.2025 1:29:25

Knife makers Jonathan McNees and Chase Boatright discuss the ins-and-outs of the knife making profession. News: Passing of Chuck Bybee (founder of Alpha Knife Supply).Blade Show Texas Do's and Don'ts Freak of the Week: Jason Gallahair; @g_ werks.us on instagram Design Theory: Early Stages Realities of Business: Margin for Error Q and A IG: @mcneesknives @boatrightbladeworks Email: knifefreakshow@g...

Episode 4 | Knock Off Culture 24.01.2025 1:26:19

News: KnifeSteelNerds Youtube Video https://youtu.be/xg4elwTbbU0?si=4UpWwXqewDQVKsnD Knife Company vs. Knife Maker? Knock Offs!!!!! Maker Spotlight aka "Freak of the Week" @threesonsleatherco Q and A: Jeremy J @2wndup What factors do you consider most important when selecting materials for a knife , and how do those choices affect the knife’s performance and durability? @oldmanbobpancho As a small...

Episode 3 | Crucible Update and Technical Issues 21.01.2025 49:51

News: Crucible Update https://www.syracuse.com/business/2024/12/crucible-industries-steel-plant-to-be-sold-early-next-year.html Medford - Main Street Knives www.mainstreetknife.com Maker Spotlight aka "Freak of the Week" @koenscraft https://www.instagram.com/koenscraft?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Santa in Alabama: Christmas Wish for Shop/Self? Questions: BO at Bl...

Episode 2 | Crucible Closure and Business During Holidays 21.01.2025 53:00

Knife makers Jonathan McNees and Chase Boatright discuss the ins-and-outs of the knife making profession. This week we cover the possible closure of Crucible Industries and what that could mean for the future. We also discuss some market misconceptions about the Holiday season before wrapping up with some Q and A.

Episode 1 | Introductions 20.12.2024 37:33

Knife makers Jonathan McNees and Chase Boatright talk about all things sharp and pointy in the knife world. Introduction Jonathan's History Chase's History Shared History and the Knife Maker Community Plans for the Podcast Current Projects/Future Goals Outro