Podcast centered around slip joint making/traditional knife history - The Catch Bit Show

Finally!!!
After touching base and setting down I had the opportunity to listen to Eric’s two episodes.

Man Eric sounds like a great down to Earth real nice guy!
Loved the tech talk, real interesting hearing Eric’s work history and how he got to where he is today.

I still have a couple of Eric’s earlier Knives - the Bladeforums knife and also Eric’s Jack, two extremely nice Knives, now accompanied by the very latest Lambsfoot that was the Brain child of Barretts adventure with Eric. 😊👍

It will be very interesting to hear him come in the show again, perhaps showing off his two bladed release?
Nice work Gents. As per usual a great listen.
Always makes me want to go out and buy more knives when so listen to this show 🤣
 
I caught up today on the empty bus drive home...ONLY ONE PROBLEM..Erics enthusiasm is infectious....so now I'm
a hankerin' for a new Albers knife. The guy has the energy and motor of a Pirhana on a baby Capybara..Inspirational!
And do I detect a slight jealousy from Lord Charles? In the form of impersonation? I was Kinda reminded of Johnny Two Times out of the The Irishman Scorsese fillum....
Nevertheless great chat Really Enjoyed it.
Cheers....
 
Mike Moran's knife show was of a different kind for sure!!
Getting to know a bunch of talented knifemakers, and getting a taste of the American Southwest, sounds like an adventure not to be missed!! I have to get there next year!! I hope it happens!!
 
BTW I still have an Erics Jack....I had 2 !...gifted the other one to a good mate who gave me support and "mateship" during the crisis I went through a few years ago.
I doubt he appreciates it...the guy makes steel for armourplate and mining machine blades...Mates are Mates and I like to think I can pay that forward..
 
Ken mentioned Terry Davis in the podcast!! He is a great and generous person!! I am no longer sure if he is still making knives, but he was a proud single-author knife maker, processing steel and bone fully by himself. In his heyday, a few short years ago, you had to enter a lottery at the Oregon show, for just a chance to buy one of the knives he brought!! Here are some of his knives, 2 HJs he made for me, and a Saddlehorn!!
Terry used traditional "old school" knives as models for his creations!!
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meako, glad to hear that the talks with Eric inspired you to search out one of his knives.
Charlie, WOW, what a fantastic collection of custom knives from Terry Davis and Ken Erickson!!! Thanks for posting them.
I'm starting to think that all these custom makers are actually pretty decent guys with a more than a bit of talent. :)
With Ken's permission, here is a picture of him and his incredible sportsman's knife at the 2015 Janesville knife show in Wisconsin.
A great guy with some equally great stories as shared on the latest podcast.

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Oh to turn the clock back, If I am still a wee bit fit when I retire, I am hoping there is a Blacksmith nearby, I have always wanted to be a Blacksmith- what they do is incredible - that would of course lead to me Making a few fixed Blades, but I don't think for a minute I will ever get to build a Traditional Pocket Knife.

I am going to do some drawing today so I will catch up with the gang with Ken.

Edit: Awesome! I hope Ken comes back- that was really interesting, and fingers crossed he will start up again soon, Thank you Neal, Mike and Ken for this great show.:)👏
 
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waynorth said:
The latest Catchbit Show is an enjoyable feast for the ears!! Some history of Ken Erickson's career, and it is great listening!!
You gotta hear it!!👍👍
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Thanks Charlie, Duncan and everyone else that listened or posted!

I was honored to be asked as a guest to participate in an episode. It was a really neat experience for me and enjoyed getting to know Mike and Neal.
 
Campbellclanman said:
Oh to turn the clock back, If I am still a wee bit fit when I retire, I am hoping there is a Blacksmith nearby, I have always wanted to be a Blacksmith- what they do is incredible - that would of course lead to me Making a few fixed Blades, but I don't think for a minute I will ever get to build a Traditional Pocket Knife.

I am going to do some drawing today so I will catch up with the gang with Ken.

Edit: Awesome! I hope Ken comes back- that was really interesting, and fingers crossed he will start up again soon, Thank you Neal, Mike and Ken for this great show.:)👏
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nonsense Duncan! you get yourself a stiddy anvil and some materials! get cracking!
 
ken erickson said:
Thanks Charlie, Duncan and everyone else that listened or posted!

I was honored to be asked as a guest to participate in an episode. It was a really neat experience for me and enjoyed getting to know Mike and Neal.
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I just listened to your podcast, Ken. It was wonderful to hear your story and I'm truly glad I listened in!
I put this little Swayback in my pocket today just because it felt like the right thing to do. I think I got it in 2008 from a forum member who let it go. I'm glad I ended up with it.
I appreciate the effort that Mike and Neil put into the Catchbit Podcast!
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I missed this knife, when I was posting Terry Davis's knives, above!! (posts #327 and 328)
Bernie Levine would call it a Crown Moose, or a Coffin Moose!! I prefer the second name, Coffin Moose!! At 4 1/4" inches it's a good-sized knife, made 15 years ago when Terry was at the peak of his career!!Crown Davis Podcast M 1.jpgCrown Davis Podcast P 1.jpgCrown Davis Podcast T 1.jpg
Made in 2009 in CPM-154!! Half-stops, and flush in all positions, it's a fantastic custom knife!!
 
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