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

It was so great to hear the back stories on all those knives straight from Charlie’s mouth. Well done all around.👍 Looking forward to the next one.

I just wanted to reach out and thank everyone who have posted such nice and encouraging comments towards the show!!!
Having a small role in this podcast has been great fun, and working with Mike and Jason has been an absolute pleasure.
This show represents just an extension of the many wonderful friends that I have made through BladeForums, which I am incredibly grateful for.
I would encourage anyone out there to get involved whether making or responding to posts, or reaching out to other members.
The benefits of becoming involved are beyond measure.
Thanks to all for such a great environment.

Neal
Neal, I’ve seen you on the forum but didn’t realize you were the Neal from the podcast. I really enjoy what you guys are doing.
 
Came highly recommended ;) :thumbsup:

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It was so great to hear the back stories on all those knives straight from Charlie’s mouth. Well done all around.👍 Looking forward to the next one.


Neal, I’ve seen you on the forum but didn’t realize you were the Neal from the podcast. I really enjoy what you guys are doing.
Neal is like one of the CIA guys. We all know of him we just have no idea "WHO" he is. Lol. At any rate I was able to capture a rare photo of Neal the other day. H herder hope you don't mind me sharing. :p
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I’m not sure why I don’t remember knowing about this podcast, and haven’t been listening, but I’m really enjoying episode 22 this fine Saturday morning. Besides all the neat information, it’s great to put a voice with Charlie’s name. He has contributed quite a bit to the fun and enjoyment of my daily use of pocketknives.

FWIW, I’ve had my red Diamond Jack #15 in my watch pocket for several weeks now. It’s simply too useful & fun not to carry. A few other great slipjoints will have to wait a bit before temporarily replacing it…..
 
Thanks all, for the kind words and support for the show. Having Charlie on was as fun and entertaining for us as we know it was for everyone listening.
And just so you know, episode 2 for Charlie won't be the last one. We would love to hear any suggestions for guests or show themes, as we plan to keep this ball rolling for a good while yet.
Since Jason was bold enough to post my picture, I thought I would share one of him and Mike together... :)

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Thanks all, for the kind words and support for the show. Having Charlie on was as fun and entertaining for us as we know it was for everyone listening.
And just so you know, episode 2 for Charlie won't be the last one. We would love to hear any suggestions for guests or show themes, as we plan to keep this ball rolling for a good while yet.
Since Jason was bold enough to post my picture, I thought I would share one of him and Mike together... :)

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Touche my friend! 🤣
 
Mike, Jason and Neal dropped another podcast!! An interesting discussion about "Easy Openers"!! Don't miss it!!!

When I was chatting with these interesting guys a few weeks ago, I bragged that I used to be a knifemaker!!! (tongue firmly in cheek here!! ;))
I finally located my one and only foray into the knife-making business!!
Most of the work was on the tailgate of my 1949 Fargo (Canadian Dodge) pickup truck!!
Cut from a broken two-man crosscut timber saw using an abrasive wheel on my electric hand drill, and handled in Vancouver Island blacktail stag, with welding rod pins, in 1971!!!
The sheath is made with brass shoe tacks I used to make sandals, and some copper rivets!!!!CC Custom 1.jpgCC Custom 2.jpgCC Custom 3.jpgCC Custom 4.jpg Please excuse the misc. stuff used to prop the knife! It was 'roly poly' on the scanner!
A friend with shop sander did the final grind for me!!! It actually slices well!!
I shaved that piece of cork with it!!
 
Mike, Jason and Neal dropped another podcast!! An interesting discussion about "Easy Openers"!! Don't miss it!!!

When I was chatting with these interesting guys a few weeks ago, I bragged that I used to be a knifemaker!!! (tongue firmly in cheek here!! ;))
I finally located my one and only foray into the knife-making business!!
Most of the work was on the tailgate of my 1949 Fargo (Canadian Dodge) pickup truck!!
Cut from a broken two-man crosscut timber saw using an abrasive wheel on my electric hand drill, and handled in Vancouver Island blacktail stag, with welding rod pins, in 1971!!!
The sheath is made with brass shoe tacks I used to make sandals, and some copper rivets!!!!View attachment 2088801View attachment 2088802View attachment 2088803View attachment 2088804 Please excuse the misc. stuff used to prop the knife! It was 'roly poly' on the scanner!
A friend with shop sander did the final grind for me!!! It actually slices well!!
I shaved that piece of cork with it!!
A piece of history Charlie (was just thinking of you) :) :thumbsup:
 
Jack Black Jack Black !!
I was just remembering a lot of the stuff we've been through, Jack!! Your post of that page from Levine's guide in the "Influencer" thread flashed me back a few years!!! 2015!!
We have husbanded a few "Lambs" over the years!!
( Husband: to manage prudently and economically) :cool: 😂
 
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I have a hard time listening to podcasts but I will try and give this one a shot, I have no doubt it is well worth it.
I've been putting them on my phone at bedtime, Dylan!! I usually fall asleep halfway through, and listen to the rest at some foolish hour in the morning (3 - 4 o'clock!!)!!
But I sleep alone these days!! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ 😄
 
Well, the latest Catch Bit Show was another great listen!

This episode rolled off nicely from Neal's article in Dec 2022 edition about easy Openers - so this was discussed - and if you thought that you "kinda" knew everything about the Easy Opener - once you read the Knife Magazine article then listen to the guys chatting about the EO's- you really will "kinda know a lot about them" :):thumbsup:

Neal has a beautiful gift of " delivering the message" and in calm and humble manner, Neal is that guy who people know who have met him is a very likeable guy - thank you for your dedication Neal.

It has been mentioned a couple of times that if you love the Knife hobby / Collecting that you should be getting the Knife Magazine, I agree, its such a great source of information- people in the know who regularly contribute to the Knife Magazine makes the reading not only educational- but lots of great photography as well as illustrations etc.

Mike and Jason with their knowledge, make us appreciate their skill set they both have worked hard to form themselves into the Craftsmen that they are today and are extremely interesting to listen to.
Jason mentions his stunning Harness Knife he was still working on at that time- and we have had the luxury of seeing the completion of this gorgeous Knife :eek: Jason (who by me saying in the smaller amount of time - I most certainly don't mean to take anything away from Jason - in fact the exact opposite) has become an outstanding Craftsman - to the level that I thought would surely have to have taken many many years to be able to produce such fine work at the level that he is today.

I love the Banter between these three guys, I am usually chuckling away in my Garage listening to it being thrown around.

Looking forward to seeing Mike's Congresses and Half Congresses - he speaks about the challenges as we all could imagine producing something like that- in the levels of Mike's expectations of himself and his level of work he creates, these are going to be quite stunning- I may have missed some that Mike has made already? would LOVE a link to see them, I did do a wee bit of a stalk on Mike's website- and saw a lot of stunners- but not any congresses - so maybe none finished quite yet?

Love this Show Gents, keep up the great work, and to our Traditional Family of Knife Knuts- give that show a "like" it really helps the guys - and selfishly it helps us to retain this privilege of listening to them, with the hope of Charlie coming back maybe? lets hope! Aren't we lucky to have had two episodes with this Giant of the Knife World, Thank you Charlie for taking that time, we can now always go back to this and have you in our Home.
We just need to look through our Traditional Forum alone and imagine the collective of interesting and amazing discussions to be had.

If you haven't listened yet? Your missing out!
 
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Mike, Jason and Neal dropped another podcast!! An interesting discussion about "Easy Openers"!! Don't miss it!!!

When I was chatting with these interesting guys a few weeks ago, I bragged that I used to be a knifemaker!!! (tongue firmly in cheek here!! ;))
I finally located my one and only foray into the knife-making business!!
Most of the work was on the tailgate of my 1949 Fargo (Canadian Dodge) pickup truck!!
Cut from a broken two-man crosscut timber saw using an abrasive wheel on my electric hand drill, and handled in Vancouver Island blacktail stag, with welding rod pins, in 1971!!!
The sheath is made with brass shoe tacks I used to make sandals, and some copper rivets!!!!View attachment 2088801View attachment 2088802View attachment 2088803View attachment 2088804 Please excuse the misc. stuff used to prop the knife! It was 'roly poly' on the scanner!
A friend with shop sander did the final grind for me!!! It actually slices well!!
I shaved that piece of cork with it!!
Wow - so this is it Charlie!!

I am so glad you still own that Knife.

It looks just great!! You should place a tag on that Knife explaining everything about it. 😊👍
 
Hey Jason, old CPF friend! It is great to see you doing so well in the knife community these days! I just discovered this thread as I have been perusing the Traditionals forum. I just subscribed to the podcast and look forward to checking it out. I doubt I will ever have the skill to make a folder, but I would love to learn more about the history and usages of some of the patterns.
 
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