Need Topic Input from you guys

blgoode

blgoode

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I have an opportunity to be a guest on a Hunting/Bow Podcast that is very well done and informative. I am aking for topic or subject ideas from you guys.

Here is what I have so far.

Steel Type
Grind Type
Creation Method
Blade Shape
Handle Shape
Stock Thickness
Handle Material

Carry Method or Ststem
Sharpening System
Storage and Care


What else would make for informative knife related questions or discussions??
 
Edge geometry might be a good talking point. The angles of the bevels/microbevel--though you probably have that covered under "Grind Type".

If folding knives get mentioned, perhaps lock styles? Though, that is liable to make some people quite animated.

Fit and finish, or maybe tolerances?

It looks like you have a pretty good list so far.
 
Hey there Brian. Still loving my Companion. :)

What else would make for informative knife related questions or discussions??
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What about the different knife uses one might come across on a hunting/camping trip and which knife may be better suited at the tasks that come up.
i.e. gathering/splitting kindling or wood , preparing food , preparing camp , skinning/gutting/etc. :)

Tostig
 
How about sharpening lessons?

[edited to add]: which sharpening tools and methods work best with which edge grinds and which steels
 
Sound's like you will be touching on just about everything. How long will the podcast be? And will you have a very knife educated base? Or will these be people that may be new to knives.

O and if you have time maybe you could do a little section on good knives from different economic points of view. Like cheap under $100-mid$250hight-$400-$500 or something like
 
quick kill said:
Sound's like you will be touching on just about everything. How long will the podcast be? And will you have a very knife educated base? Or will these be people that may be new to knives.

O and if you have time maybe you could do a little section on good knives from different economic points of view. Like cheap under $100-mid$250hight-$400-$500 or something like
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Right now its just in the idea fase and its a bow use podcast that touches on all aspects of bow use and hunting with said device :)

I really enjoy that their show is so well organised and that the branch out into foot wear / scent prep / fitness / gear.

Anyway - I know you guys will have ideas to make the subject more well rounded.
 
Thanks! Here is the outline I came up with after input :)





Knife Discussion Topics

The First Question to answer is “What is the intended purpose of the knife?” (Fishing / Hunting / Daily Carry / Defensive / Camping)

Once answered you get the following answer area’s.



Steel Type

Stainless VS Carbon (Benefits of each)

Blade Shape, Size and Stock Thickness

Shape should fit purpose

Grind Type

Hollow vs Flat vs Convex VS Chisel

Edge Type

Serrated vs Smooth

Convex vs Secondary V vs Zero Edge

Handle Shape / Material

Natural Handle Material vs Synthetic

Fixed vs Folding

Method of Carry

Belt / Pack

Neck and Pocket Fixed Blades

Leather vs Kydex

Knife Care

How do I sharpen this thing? (Serrated / Secondary V / Convex / Zero Edge) (What Angles are Common?)

Proper Use on Game (Don’t Chop Bone / Cut from Inside Out / Clean up NOW / Sharpen Before Hunt / Safe Cary)

Custom VS Production

Why do Custom’s Cost so much? What am I paying for? What are the benefits of each?
 
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