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

[herder]

Thanks Duncan and Sharp & Fiery.
Here are a couple more pictures.

 

[Campbellclanman]

Always enjoyable listening to this amazing podcast.
Though this episode certainly wasn’t enjoyable but more interesting with a good dose of sadness.

Neal’s very good friend and fellow Knife enthusiast passed away this episode was dedicated to him.Neal thank you for sharing Bobs life and your memories as well as the interviews with us.

I want to say on behalf of all of us that we are truly sorry to hear your loss of a tremendous great friend.

 

[waynorth]

Sorry about your friend and mentor Neal!!! He sounded like an interesting man!!
You've lost a great compatriot!!

 

[waynorth]

Friday August 25 Podcast!! We talked about Whale Teeth - especially for knife handles!! Here are some Orca teeth, harvested years ago - mostly from whale carcasses washed up on shore.

And here is a Barlow with whale handles, made and scrimshawed by Rhidian!!!
The scrimshaw features a Sperm Whale, on Orca Whale handles!!

 

[Campbellclanman]

Amazing seeing those Orca teeth that you were talking about Charlie.

Here in New Zealand we too follow and document all movements of the Orca's for their well being. I don't think we give Orca or the dolphin species enough credit to how unbelievably beautiful and intelligent they are.

What a Cruise it was listening to the show yesterday, just a informative and relaxed talk. Thank you to the three amigo's

 

[lithicus]

The description in the 77th episode of the podcast talks about "How to get started collecting old pocket knives?" as a recurring question. I was one of those occurrences

This was such an interesting episode for someone relatively new to the game. I never really sought to collect newly manufactured knives. It was always about the old stuff for me. Sure, I have ended up dabbling in GEC and so on. But, it is always the old knives that interested me the most. I think that is part of the allure of GECs; how you'll find posts here of Charlie showing an old Case pattern that GEC based their release off of. Just really cool stuff. How can you not like all that history??

This was also one of the funniest episodes I've listened too in quite some time... When Neil said, "Yup! There's an Ulster stamp, and the other ones got a Remington stamp..." I about spit out my coffee!!

The talk about tang stamps also got me thinking about similarities between tobacco pipes and pocket knives. Both have stamps used to date and identify. Both were made and shipped all around the world; with hubs of the best artisans who had learned through the truest forms of tradition.

I believe many of the briars did not have their country of origin stamped until the early 20th century. I never thought to pay much attention to tang stamps in this same way. But more importantly, it got me thinking about other ways my pipe collection might help me determine a knife's age. By this I mean, it's important to understand the broader history. Not just pipes or knives, but what was going on in the world. International trade. Wars. Expansion. Infrastructure. Understanding history at a deeper level helps me internalize why we might expect to see certain features or markings during a given time frame.

Anyway, I've rambled long enough! Very thankful for Mike, Neil, and Charlie getting together to do this episode. Listening was truly a blessing.

 

[herder]

Always enjoyable listening to this amazing podcast.
Though this episode certainly wasn’t enjoyable but more interesting with a good dose of sadness.

Neal’s very good friend and fellow Knife enthusiast passed away this episode was dedicated to him.Neal thank you for sharing Bobs life and your memories as well as the interviews with us.

I want to say on behalf of all of us that we are truly sorry to hear your loss of a tremendous great friend.

Thanks Duncan and Charlie, It's tough to loose such a good old friend.
I'm a lucky fellow for having had such a wonderful mentor.

 

[herder]

Friday August 25 Podcast!! We talked about Whale Teeth - especially for knife handles!! Here are some Orca teeth, harvested years ago - mostly from whale carcasses washed up on shore. View attachment 2951707

And here is a Barlow with whale handles, made and scrimshawed by Rhidian!!!View attachment 2951710View attachment 2951711
The scrimshaw features a Sperm Whale, on Orca Whale handles!!

Fantastic Whale's teeth Charlie!!!
And I don't know whether to like or dislike Rhidian for his incredible talents.

 

[herder]

The description in the 77th episode of the podcast talks about "How to get started collecting old pocket knives?" as a recurring question. I was one of those occurrences

This was such an interesting episode for someone relatively new to the game. I never really sought to collect newly manufactured knives. It was always about the old stuff for me. Sure, I have ended up dabbling in GEC and so on. But, it is always the old knives that interested me the most. I think that is part of the allure of GECs; how you'll find posts here of Charlie showing an old Case pattern that GEC based their release off of. Just really cool stuff. How can you not like all that history??

This was also one of the funniest episodes I've listened too in quite some time... When Neil said, "Yup! There's an Ulster stamp, and the other ones got a Remington stamp..." I about spit out my coffee!!

The talk about tang stamps also got me thinking about similarities between tobacco pipes and pocket knives. Both have stamps used to date and identify. Both were made and shipped all around the world; with hubs of the best artisans who had learned through the truest forms of tradition.

I believe many of the briars did not have their country of origin stamped until the early 20th century. I never thought to pay much attention to tang stamps in this same way. But more importantly, it got me thinking about other ways my pipe collection might help me determine a knife's age. By this I mean, it's important to understand the broader history. Not just pipes or knives, but what was going on in the world. International trade. Wars. Expansion. Infrastructure. Understanding history at a deeper level helps me internalize why we might expect to see certain features or markings during a given time frame.

Anyway, I've rambled long enough! Very thankful for Mike, Neil, and Charlie getting together to do this episode. Listening was truly a blessing.

Thanks lithicus, Mike and I are fortunate to have such great guests on as Charlie.
We have some very interesting people lined up, stay tuned...

 

[waynorth]

Thanks lithicus, Mike and I are fortunate to have such great guests on as Charlie.
We have some very interesting people lined up, stay tuned...

I'll be listening!!! I've listened to every episode, many more than once!!
Nothin' finer than yakking knives!!!

 

[mac0731]

Really enjoyed this last episode as well. waynorth I would be curious to see that last pen knife you mentioned as well. And thank you for showing off the orca teeth and knife! That scrimshaw is fantastic

 

[waynorth]

Really enjoyed this last episode as well. waynorth I would be curious to see that last pen knife you mentioned as well.

This is the Empire I showed Mike and Neal, and teased Mike that it's the last knife he'll ever need!! Nicely made and in good condition, this
3 1/2" Pen has 4 blades including the nailfile, cap bolsters, an old-style bar shield, and what Empire called "Blackened Stag" handles!
All four blades are stamped "Empire" over "Winsted" over "CT", as an older premium knife should be!!

Empire made a fair number of knives in Blackened Stag!! Here are some more!!

Empire was one of the largest manufacturers, and contractors of cutlery in America; opened in 1858, and closed in 1929 or so!!

 

[mac0731]

This is the Empire I showed Mike and Neal, and teased Mike that it's the last knife he'll ever need!! Nicely made and in good condition, this
3 1/2" Pen has 4 blades including the nailfile, cap bolsters, an old-style bar shield, and what Empire called "Blackened Stag" handles!
All four blades are stamped "Empire" over "Winsted" over "CT", as an older premium knife should be!!View attachment 2955877View attachment 2955878View attachment 2955879View attachment 2955880

Empire made a fair number of knives in Blackened Stag!! Here are some more!!View attachment 2955881View attachment 2955883View attachment 2955885

Empire was one of the largest manufacturers, and contractors of cutlery in America; opened in 1858, and closed in 1929 or so!!

Wow when you said black stag I'm not sure what I pictured but it wasn't as nice as this! That is a nice pen knife but that jack speaks to me a little louder I believe. Very nice pieces thank you for showing them off

 

[waynorth]

Wow when you said black stag I'm not sure what I pictured but it wasn't as nice as this! That is a nice pen knife but that jack speaks to me a little louder I believe. Very nice pieces thank you for showing them off

My pleasure!! While I am at it, another knife I mentioned briefly was this Barlow!! I was fortunate enough to get this from Mike, knowing that he had
carried it for a while!! Tested and True!!! I love carrying a knife with some history attached to it!!!

 

[mac0731]

My pleasure!! While I am at it, another knife I mentioned briefly was this Barlow!! I was fortunate enough to get this from Mike, knowing that he had
carried it for a while!! Tested and True!!! I love carrying a knife with some history attached to it!!!View attachment 2955890

Mike makes some killer stuff. One of these days I will add one into the collection.

 

[waynorth]

Wow when you said black stag I'm not sure what I pictured but it wasn't as nice as this! That is a nice pen knife but that jack speaks to me a little louder I believe. Very nice pieces thank you for showing them off

I hear that also!! I carry that Jack occasionally!! Nothing nicer than carrying a great, old piece of cutlery!! - - It transports you back in time!!

 

[mrknife]

well ill be! just finished the episode on the little valley knife show, case guns?! i reckon i never seen one of those, but 8 in the world, aint a common thing

 

[mrknife]

look at that! waynorth on the waves again! good to hear you dropping knife knowledge on one of your favorite topics, old knives. hope the eye is all healed! if luck holds, i may be due an old knife soon

 

[Campbellclanman]

Black Stag , on top of that ..... Empire!! That Senator is gorgeous- those smaller knives always seem to be built beautifully, The others in this group still command attention though!

Thank you for sharing Charlie!

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

I just got caught up on the last 3 episodes!

I’m very sorry to hear about your friend, Neil H herder My condolences to his family and you.

I love when you guys have Charlie on. He is a wealth of information and his laugh is contagious. Lol. Thanks for showing the knives you talk about on the show here, Charlie. waynorth you have amassed some beautiful and world class “old” knives.

The most recent episode was also a lot of fun. I do enjoy the playful jabs and the great attitudes of all hosts and guests. It makes me feel like we would get along really well.

My favorite part of your shows is that you engage the audience and make us feel like you want us to be part of the conversation.

Keep on pumping them out! And thank you. I’ve learned so much!