On this episode we had Nick and Aaron on to discuss the topic of gear microbrands. Coming over from watches is a pretty easy thing to do, as microbrands are running rampant.
VPD:
Aaron: Guthrie Scout, Longines Big Eye, Muyshondt Maus
Nick: Aerospace, Spydiechef, LP5 Pen
Tony: Giant Mouse Ace Biblio, Reylight Lan Ti, MaxMadCo Pen
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In this episode we have an interesting gear-related topic–ethical considerations in owning and collecting gear. With us is a real-life ethicist and philosopher, Mike Maddeson. You might know Mike as the guy behind Inkdependence (website and YouTube).
VPD:
Tony: Torrent, BOSS 35, TWSBI Eco, MaxMadCo Pen
Mike: Spyderco PM2 in M4, Baron Fig Squire, Argonaut Retro 51
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Nick and I are back to explore just how crazy gear geeks can be. It all got started with my first post over at ToolGuyd where I took a look at the surprisingly controversial Combar.
VPD:
Tony: Spyderco Dragonfly II, Surefire Titan Plus, MaxMadCo Bolt Action Pen
Nick: Grimsmo Norseman, Omega Seamaster, Vision LP5 Pen, oLight R1 EOS
Nick’s Checklist for for Excellent Knives
Donald Norman’s Design of Everyday Things
Cold Steel Templar Thrower Fixed Blade
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This episode took a long time to make. It took months to coordinate schedules, two different recording sessions, and about 8 hours to splice everything together because of a tech glitch. That is, of course, the theme of the podcast. That said, this is one of my favorite episodes in a long time. Andrew Gene comes back and we have a roaring good time. Between Andrew’s just over line humor and Nick’s insane puns, it was a lot of chuckles and guffaws. Jokes galore with a tiny bit of gear talk. Enjoy.
VPD:
Tony: Chaparral in Raffir Noble, Titan Plus, Prometheus Bamboo, Apple Watch
Nick: Breitling Aerospace, Spyderco Nirvana, LPS
Andrew: Omega Seamaster, Padded Ass Shorts
Random Shit:
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Note: Still workin’ on the audio. I think this is a better synch with better quality. Let me know what you think. As always, the podcast is brought to you by Blade HQ. If you need gear, go there.
VPD:
Tony: Muyshondt Beagle, Smock SK23
Nick: Byrd Meadowlark Ti, TWSBI Eco in Stub Nib
Gear Draft: CRKT
Round 1: Nick: Sketch; Tony: Pilar
Round 2: Nick: Caligo; Tony: Eros
Round 3: Nick: Homefront; Tony: Drifter
Round 4: Nick: Razel; Tony: KISS Commemorative
Round 5: Nick: Fulcrum; Tony: Swindle
Caswell’s Kickstarter for the Morphing Karambit
Maintainence Items
Rubbing Alcohol
Nano Oil
Compressed Air
Edge Pro
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Now with fixed audio.
Nick and I discuss…well…things that make gear great. We also discuss the mysterious Bloop and the unmysterious and boring act of hypothecating.
VPD:
Tony: Massdrop x Ferrum Forge Gent, TWSBI Eco, Olight S1R
Nick: Stealth Review of Item X, Longines VHP, MM M500 pen in Copper
Gear Draft:
Benchmade Current Production Line Up
1. M4 Contego (Nick)
2. Gold Mini Grip (Tony)
3. Shinola Valet (Nick)
4. Bushcrafter (Tony)
5. Mini Freek (Nick)
6. Micarta Proper (Tony)
7. 940 (Nick)
8. Infidel (Tony)
9. Anthem (Nick)
10. Mini Crooked River (Tony)
Bonus Pick: Bugout (Nick)
Bonus Pick: Mini Barrage (Tony)
Making Gear Great Again
Nick’s List
Great gear shows mastery–Koenig Aerus
Great Gear is Iterative–Spyderco Delica
Great Gear is Boring–Patrick Rohne’s article on Boring, the Sebenza is boring
Great Gear is Built to Last–the Sebenza
Great Gear is a great value–Ruike p801
Great Gear is Simple–Integral Knives
Great Gear is Functional–Kershaw Dividend
Tony’s List:
Technology does not may great gear–Scott Sawby Swift
Great gear should reveal a human touch
Great gear surprises and/or challenges you–Spyderco Zulu
There is no room for improvement–Small Shamwari
Attention to detail makes gear great–Yuna EQ1
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Nick and I discuss…well…things that make gear great. We also discuss the mysterious Bloop and the unmysterious and boring act of hypothecating.
VPD:
Tony: Massdrop x Ferrum Forge Gent, TWSBI Eco, Olight S1R
Nick: Stealth Review of Item X, Longines VHP, MM M500 pen in Copper
Gear Draft:
Benchmade Current Production Line Up
1. M4 Contego (Nick)
2. Gold Mini Grip (Tony)
3. Shinola Valet (Nick)
4. Bushcrafter (Tony)
5. Mini Freek (Nick)
6. Micarta Proper (Tony)
7. 940 (Nick)
8. Infidel (Tony)
9. Anthem (Nick)
10. Mini Crooked River (Tony)
Bonus Pick: Bugout (Nick)
Bonus Pick: Mini Barrage (Tony)
Making Gear Great Again
Nick’s List
Great gear shows mastery–Koenig Aerus
Great Gear is Iterative–Spyderco Delica
Great Gear is Boring–Patrick Rohne’s article on Boring, the Sebenza is boring
Great Gear is Built to Last–the Sebenza
Great Gear is a great value–Ruike p801
Great Gear is Simple–Integral Knives
Great Gear is Functional–Kershaw Dividend
Tony’s List:
Technology does not may great gear–Scott Sawby Swift
Great gear should reveal a human touch
Great gear surprises and/or challenges you–Spyderco Zulu
There is no room for improvement–Small Shamwari
Attention to detail makes gear great–Yuna EQ1
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In this episode Nick, new permanent cohost, and I discuss what could happen in the future as the knife market experiences some changes and speculate what could happen if a big company decided to get involved–$40 Amazon knife anyone?
VPD:
Nick: Benchmade Mini Loco, Citizen Blue Angel, TiScribe Bolt, Thrunight TC20
Tony: TWSBI Eco, Benchmade Proper, and Klarus Mi1C
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This episode has two topics–our favorite gear of 2017 and SHOT 2018 previews. Nick is again on the show.
VPD:
Nick: Olamic Swish, Vision Metal Pen, Omega watch
Tony: Benchmade Proper, Surefire Titan Plus, TWSBI Eco
GOTYs:
Nick:
Knife: Busker
Pen: TiScribe Bolt
Light Thrunite Neutron
Pack: Nutsack Satchel Pro
Honorable Mention: Spyderco Shaman
Tony:
Knife: Proper
Pen: TWSBI Eco T
Light: Muyshondt Beagle
Packs: MR Urban Assault
Bonus story line: death of spinners
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