Best Slipjoint Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 52 | American Cutler - 1922 1:00:19

6h ago1:00:19

1:00:19

Mike updates Neal on the Grand Knife Adventure and we talk through the 1922 edition of American Cutler. 2024 Grand Knife Adventure Tickets American Cutler 1922 Norton's "Grits & Grinds" from 1909 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: morankn…

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Episode 52 - Striking Knife Gold - Jim Sornberger 2:16:22

4h ago2:16:22

2:16:22

I find that every time I talk to the old guard of knifemaker, how fortunate I am to be in a time where knowledge is so accessible. For the pioneers in custom and handmade knives, every ounce of knowledge could be attributes to an egregious amount of "want to", in order to get anything done. For the OG knifemaker that's stood the test of time like J…

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Episode 51 | Myron Tupa 51:44

1d ago51:44

51:44

Crossing the threshold into our next 50 episodes, we had a well-known collector and all-around great guy - Myron Tupa on the show. Myron is known for his elaborate and themed displays at knife shows and he joins Mike and Neal to talk a little about how he got started, his love for Navajas and switchblades, and the ins and outs of displays. And if t…

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Episode 50 | Switchblades - a Primer 54:42

26d ago54:42

54:42

Neal and Mike wade into the waters of switchblades. Along the way, we cover book publishing and some of Neal's past books. Links below! Art of the Switchblade Switchblades of Italy The Latama Legend Neal's first switchblades. Support the Show. If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us some of those stars in your podcast app! Mike Moran: @moran…

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Episode 49 | Blade Show Talk with Evan Nicolaides and Rhidian Gatrill 55:55

1M ago55:55

55:55

Join us for a nice measure of laughs on this episode as Rhidian Gatrill and Evan Nicolaides both join to talk about all things Blade Show 2024. We cover the leadup to the show, goings on, how they managed to sweep almost all of the awards, and we even get an inside scoop on what's next for these two guys! Rhidian's website Evan's website Support th…

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Episode 51 - One Hand Washes The Other - Matt Martin 3:13:40

1M ago3:13:40

3:13:40

The world of knives has taken me down a lot of rabbit holes, which I just consider paths to a destination I'm not aware of yet. On the road to understanding the universe, I stumbled into Matt Martin, knife maker at Vehement Knives. I've had Matt on the podcast before, but in a much earlier stage, where I think he was just doing me favor to help giv…

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Episode 50 - M.A.C.K. Daddy - Princeton Wong 2:03:55

1M ago2:03:55

2:03:55

I think sometimes it's easy to look at successful people and think that it was a gift, miracle or privilege that got them where they are. But for every success we see as outsiders looking in, there were thousands of mistakes, roadblocks and discouragements that got between that person and their success. The ones who make it into the stream of our c…

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Episode 49 - Lifelong Toil & Breaking Knife Soil - Bruce Voyles 3:23:39

1M ago3:23:39

3:23:39

Lewis Carroll once wrote “One of the deep secrets of life is that all that is really worth the doing is what we do for others.” I can't imagine a more fitting way to identify what Bruce Voyles surely discovered at an early age. Sure, a life in knives and his passion for it has garnered him his own freedoms and success, but much like Carroll, Bruce …

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Episode 48 | The State of Social Media 57:03

2M ago57:03

57:03

Neal and Mike haphazardly talk about the state of knives and social media in 2024. 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…

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Episode 48 - Making A Good Impression - Steve Shackleford 1:04:54

2M ago1:04:54

1:04:54

Knives run deep in America as the quintessential companion of the avid outdoorsman, working man and woman, boy and girl, every day carrier, and collector alike. In the early 70's, the emergence of The Knifemakers' Guild and American Bladesmith Society captured a boom of handmade knifemakers in America, and with it, came the American Blade magazine,…

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Episode 47 - Beautiful People are Forged in Fire - J. Neilson & Shelley Marie 1:24:25

2M ago1:24:25

1:24:25

Knife makers, as much as they can be celebrities within our industry, are often not well known outside of it. With tens of millions of people seeing him judge on Forged in Fire over the last 9 years of the show, J. Neilson has reached meteoric attention in the public eye, is a household name, and you may think that all of that attention would go to…

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Episode 47 | Miniatures 45:20

2M ago45:20

45:20

This was a fun one: Mike made a kitchen knife and took a stab at making a small knife. Big announcement: Truck talk has come to an end. Charlie gets banned from the podcast . We talk all things miniature 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 …

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Episode 46 - Southern Hospitality Pt.1 - Paul Lusk 1:05:06

3M ago1:05:06

1:05:06

There are few luxuries in life like sharing heartfelt time with friends and family. Even more seldom is when your children connect with you on something, and share your passion and intrigue. I've been blessed that to some extent, all of our children have been interested in knives and knife culture, and championed the work I'm doing myself. We all p…

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Episode 45 - Livin' Knives The Hard Way - Evan Nicolaides 3:37:13

2M ago3:37:13

3:37:13

There's a culture inside of knives, and especially knife shows, where we all seem to be fans of our fellow knifemakers. We can meet a knifemaker for the first time, and feel like we're old friends. We can sit and geek out on sometimes the smallest aspects of knives, and fill hours with each other. Companionship, camaraderie, and mutual respect feed…

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Episode 46 | Charlie Campagna Joins to Talk Eugene Wrapup and 5 Favorite Custom Knives 1:08:11

2M ago1:08:11

1:08:11

The trio are back again. We find out how the 2024 Eugene show went this year and Neal and Charlie talk about their "five" favorite custom knives. https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/podcast-centered-around-slip-joint-making-traditional-knife-history-the-catch-bit-show.1866819/page-12 Support the Show. If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to give us …

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Episode 44 - The Mind Behind Martial Blade Concepts - Michael Janich 3:40:54

3M ago3:40:54

3:40:54

I've had the honor to speak with some of the greatest living knifemakers on this podcast, and pick their brains about their craftsmanship and creativity in the industry. But with all things, I try to expand the collective consciousness of my listeners, and my guest Michael Janich very much does the same with everyone he comes in contact with. As th…

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Episode 45 | Steven Cocker - Sheffield's Best 1:14:41

3M ago1:14:41

1:14:41

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 …

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The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Social Media Sucks For Knifemakers 13:54

3M ago13:54

13:54

I have been asked this question a lot, and it's to quantify the role social media plays in the knifemaking industry, and how to break away from reliance on it. Listen to the micro podcast, it should evoke some ideas as to how you'll personally go about this. Remember, a like or a follow does not equal a sale, and social media does not validate your…

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Episode 43 - Frontiering Functional Art - Shawn Shropshire 1:46:19

3M ago1:46:19

1:46:19

At the end of April, the Oklahoma Knife Group (Previously the Knife Group Association of Oklahoma (KGA)) will be hosting its knife show. And on the doorstep of that, I thought it'd be great to talk to Shawn Shropshire - President, and talk about the group, their over 25 years of association, and its growth over the past several years after it's reb…

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Episode 44 | Starting a Knife Show 42:34

4M ago42:34

42:34

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 you…

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Episode 42 - Fantasy Meets Function - Steven Ramos 1:29:26

4M ago1:29:26

1:29:26

Sometimes I get the opportunity to talk to folks that make me think I don't have a lick of creativity in me. Well...Probably more than sometimes. But that's what's cool about being a podcast host in this particular vein of knifemaking, that I get to immerse myself in the conversations of people that inspire me, at the same time get me introspective…

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Episode 43 | Charlie Campagna joins to Talk Favorite Knives 59:36

4M ago59:36

59:36

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…

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Episode 41 - Lucky Lucky - John Horrigan 1:33:10

5M ago1:33:10

1:33:10

John Horrigan is one of those men that makes you better by being in his presence. A true blue God fearing American, that holds his knife art in humble regards, but his reverence for the craft of knifemaking with great esteem. Maybe at first I thought John was unapproachable because of this, but he's one of the kindest and most thoughtful people out…

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Episode 42 | Rhidian Gatrill 1:06:53

5M ago1:06:53

1:06:53

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…

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Episode 40 - From Farrier to Knife Famous - Kelly Vermeer Vella 1:21:58

5M ago1:21:58

1:21:58

Kelly Vermeer Vella is a rare bird, because as high as she soars, she still seems to have two feet firmly planted on the ground. In every success, award, and other achievement I see her get, I am always rooting for her. Probably because she represents the underdog in her demeanor, and also embodies the superstar. This kind of enigma in knife cultur…

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Episode 41 | Whittlers 32:16

5M ago32:16

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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. He…

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Episode 40 - Austin Jackson of TraditionalPocketKnives.com 1:09:20

6M ago1:09:20

1:09:20

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…

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Episode 39 | Glenn Trowbridge 59:32

6M ago59:32

59:32

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…

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Episode 39 - Encapsulating Magic - Dellana 2:51:26

6M ago2:51:26

2:51:26

The cat's out of the bag, and in the inaugural FIRST PODCAST for Dellana...EVER, I got to sit down with her and talk about some heavy-hitting ideas in how to conjure up the stuff that mesmerizes and enchants us all. Dellana has made an international name for herself in both her jewelry and knife art for the last 48+ years, and is still busy creatin…

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Episode 38 - High & Tight Knives - Neal Green 2:15:25

7M ago2:15:25

2:15:25

I've always admired the military man because of the regimen and order that encapsulates the service. Neal Green embodies his career in the U.S. Army in his knives in a way that follows a structured and clean look, but also gives way to his creative eye by allowing him to play with themes and materials, to juxtapose order in an otherwise chaotic med…

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Episode 38 | A New Beginning 41:52

7M ago41:52

41:52

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 Sho…

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Episode 37 - Second to None - Bob Terzuola 2:13:19

8M ago2:13:19

2:13:19

Part of this vocation of podcasting is really being able to nerd out over my heroes. The other, of course, is to act as an archivist for what will assuredly be some of the few conversations the world will get with legendary figures in knives. Though I hope that in every conversation, there stems more and more, and we get to keep national knife trea…

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Episode 36 - The Neurosis of Art & Knives - Andrea de Leon 2:16:57

9M ago2:16:57

2:16:57

In this world, it's easy to get lost in the fact that people don't often get the opportunity to share a connection of passion or desire. But within art and knives, there is a common thread of self expressionism that weaves its way through the medium, and binds us as people, in ways that is often surprising. In talking to Andrea de Leon about her ow…

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Episode 35 - Freedom to Grind - Alex Harrison 2:05:34

9M ago2:05:34

2:05:34

Alex Harrison from Night Watch Knives is a constant companion of mine, in that we commiserate about knives, a lot. There's always some new challenge, problem, or idea that forces us to put on our thinking caps, and he's a go-to for me to get feedback, especially the brutally honest kind. That's what I like about him. Alex is constantly evolving, an…

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Episode 34 - The Republic of Knives - Texas 3:12:43

10M ago3:12:43

3:12:43

In probably my most ambitious attempt at a show, I sat down with not one, but SIX knifemakers, who are also Texans, at the Lost Pines Knife Show, to talk about knives. Though most would expect the punchline of "What do you get when you put six Texans in a room together?" to be "a lot of blah blah how great Texas is", what I got was a very humble, p…

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Episode 33 - The Keanison Way - Bryan Montalvo 2:09:29

10M ago2:09:29

2:09:29

It's said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and especially in knives, ones ability to garner the eye of the community, is sometimes intrinsic to the knife design itself. Whether you appreciate art for the sake of itself, or consider functional art such as Keanison Knives' creations that way, it's really up to you. For me, I have spent quit…

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Episode 32 - Grasping for Fireflies - Grace Horne 2:15:31

10M ago2:15:31

2:15:31

I've thought a lot about how to speak of my experience with Grace in a way that is not just fanboy'ish, but I find myself coming up short while writing, every time. The reality is, Grace Horne represents a rare breed of artisan that just...inspires. It's not just her knife and scissor work that fascinates me, but her entire outlook on life and her …

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Episode 31 - Great people help great artisans become greater - Alicia Newton (Bladeshow) 2:08:42

11M ago2:08:42

2:08:42

In 1982, Bruce Voyles and Jim Parker did something spectacular - they started Blade Show. Bruce and Jim co-owned Blade Magazine at the time, and decided to start a show that was originally advertised as 'The Blade Magazine 1982 Knife Show', per Steve Shackleford in a May 25, 2021 online article for Blade Magazine. Within a few short years, Bladesho…

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Episode 30 - From the Swamp to the Stars - Tony Severio 1:49:20

11M ago1:49:20

1:49:20

I'm reminded constantly of the duality of the human condition within knives. As diverse as the knifemaking community is, at it's core, we all share a common bond, not of knives, but of our experiences that lead us to create, knifes being the creative medium we choose. This is no truer than for Tony Severio, a real Louisiana renaissance man. Whether…

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Episode 29 - Herculean Heirloom Folders - Johnny Stout 1:47:36

11M ago1:47:36

1:47:36

In the landscape of knifemakers, Texas boasts some of the most mystical craftsman within knives today. But, for early makers like Johnny Stout, Texas wasn't always the place to be if you wanted to easily learn how to make them. Given Johnny's rise to the top of the ladder in art and fine folding knives, you might be surprised to know the humble beg…

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Episode 28 - Everyone's Favorite Knife Dad - Gary Langley 1:38:38

11M ago1:38:38

1:38:38

It's a pleasure to sit down and talk to people you admire, and who encourage you through things that you are passionate about. I wouldn't be exactly where I'm at if it wasn't for that attention, from a charismatic, patient and thoughtful person like Gary Langley. Gary lives and makes knives in Dumas, Texas, a stones throw away from Oklahoma and New…

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Episode 37 | How to get Started Making Pocket Knives 48:25

12M ago48:25

48:25

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 starte…

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The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Micro Reboot 9:43

12M ago9:43

9:43

On this episode of the Micro Podcasts, I talk about my vision for the podcast that I've been hyper focused on, and rebooting the micro podcasts, to add some variety and new perspective into the overall podcast. Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website, Instagram Podcast: Instagram…

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Episode 27 - Michelangelo of Metal - Spencer Aplin 2:08:29

12M ago2:08:29

2:08:29

In the craft of blades, you encounter some enigmatic creatures that knock your socks off, and this maker is one of them! Spencer Aplin of STA Custom Knives and The Stag Depot talks to me about his style of blades, artistry, pedagogy, and his journey through knives. Spencer and I talk about how we got to know each other better through my child at a …

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Episode 36 | David Hayden-Wright Auction and Truck Talk! 51:41

12M ago51:41

51:41

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 t…

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Episode 26 - Knives and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance - Nick Huff 2:31:58

12M ago2:31:58

2:31:58

It's days that I get to shoot the bull with people like this that my mind is really provoked. I got to talk to knife maker, motorcycle enthusiast, musician, artist, husband, dad, and grandpa, Nick Huff. Nick is a knifemaker out of Fort Worth, Texas, and I've known him going on five years now. We sit down to talk knives, lives, motorcycles, music, a…

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Episode 25 - A Road Less Traveled - Bill Roden 1:09:52

1y ago1:09:52

1:09:52

I had the opportunity to talk to Bill Roden, a long time knife collector, recent knifemaker out of Northlake, Texas. Bill shares his early life, career and getting into knife collecting He also shares collecting GEC knives, Tom Krein, and Chris Taylor Bill talks about his first experiences in making knives We talk about Bill's essential tremors and…

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Episode 35 | Nick Duggan of the Ken Hawley Collection Trust 1:07:54

1y ago1:07:54

1:07:54

We're a man down for this episode as Jason is out riding the rails. Our guest today is Nick Duggan of the Ken Hawley Collection Trust. This trust was born out of the collection of Sheffield-made tools that Ken Hawley had collected over the years and continues today to promote the collection as well as foster a connection with the past for Sheffield…

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Episode 24 - Mythical Man of Mosaic - Steve Schwarzer 1:51:49

1y ago1:51:49

1:51:49

I had the pleasure to talk to renowned ABS Mastersmith, inventor and re-inventor of numerous forging and knifemaking techniques, and all around charismatic guy, Steve Schwarzer. We talk about knife history, tribal knowledge, and steel technology over time Steve and I talk about the ABS test process, cross-disciplinary knowledge, and functional test…

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Episode 23 - He's a Trip - Trip Miller - Pt. 2 1:01:16

1y ago1:01:16

1:01:16

I got to talk to a cool knowledgable dude named Trip Miller, a collector and aficionado of pocket knives, especially slipjoints, and we talk about his start in knife collecting, and some of his thoughts around the knife market, and collecting industry as a whole. We talk pricing handmade knives, collection price & value points We also talk about ma…

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