On the mid-week supplemental episode of The Knife Junkie podcast (episode 562), Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco looks at his growing collection of T.Kell Knives, including the Guardian, MR-1, and the first three knives in the Agent series, among others.

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Bob begins with his favorite comment of the week.

In his pocket check of knives, it's the Emerson P-Tac, RoseCraft Ocoee Kayak, Regiment Low-Viz, and the Knives by Nuge Primitive Wicket (Emotional Support Knife).

In Knife Life News:

• January 2025 Buck of the Month: Lookin' Good

• Lots of Cool New Ones from CRKT

• The Bedlam is Back and Other New Benchmades

• HUH? Jens Anso Leaves GiantMouse

Meanwhile, in his State of the Collection, Bob looks at the 1917 Trench Knife (Thanks Vito!), the Work Tuff Gear Steadfast, a Council Tool Hudson Bay Camp Axe (Thanks Girls!), the Shieldon Knives REV, and the Jack Wolf Knives After Hours Jack (Thanks Ben!).

Find the list of all the knives shown in the show and links to the Knife Life news stories at https://theknifejunkie.com/562.

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Tim Kell of T.Kell Knives joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 561 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/561) to talk about what it will take to bring knife manufacturing back to the United States.

Tim served in the USMC and is a life-long American Patriot with a passion for practical, durable and functional edged tools. As a function-first kind of guy, he only buys tools that are best in their class for durability and multiple uses and his knife designs are based on the same uncompromising philosophy of use.

Tim began making knives by hand, one at a time, six years ago and gradually grew his business by getting better equipment and working with other American manufacturers. He explains that it's important to keep knife manufacturing in the USA for several reasons, including:

• National security
• Creating American jobs
• Maintaining high-quality standards
• Having control over the materials used

Tim talks about how his company focuses on making high-quality knives rather than trying to make them as cheaply as possible. He also discusses some of the challenges of making everything in America, like finding the right materials and working with other U.S. manufacturers.

He emphasizes that his company's success comes from paying attention to details, being willing to improve their designs, and working with other knife designers to create new products.

Tim runs his business with strong values and a commitment to quality, even if that means their knives cost more to make than those made in other countries.

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Find Tim Kell and T.Kell Knives online at https://tkellknives.com, as well as on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tkellknives, YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@TkellKnives, and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tkellknives.

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Donald Bless of Bless Knives joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 560 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/560).

Bless Knives feature two handmade folder models, the Ripley and the Defiant.

Donald makes his knives completely by hand and are "heirloom quality made to use."

Find Bless Knives at https://bless-knives.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/blessknives.

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Let us know what you thought about this episode and leave a rating and/or a review. Your feedback is appreciated. You can also email theknifejunkie@gmail.com with any comments, feedback, or suggestions.

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