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Michael Wiley

Michael Wiley

By Knife Life Podcast

Four dummies talking about knives.
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S03E01: Richard and Sally Rogers

Michael WileyDec 03, 2019

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01:10:50
S03E01: Richard and Sally Rogers
Dec 03, 201901:10:50
S02E07: Objects in the Mirror

S02E07: Objects in the Mirror

The cast sends their love to Eugene as he takes a break from his knife life. Charlie has some early holiday gift ideas. Frank soars to the BBM stratosphere. Dave likes himself on IG. Mike is busy at “work” and misses his first episode.
Aug 22, 201956:19
S02E06: YouTuber Roundtable with Slicey Dicey
Aug 01, 201901:28:15
S02E05: Custom Talk

S02E05: Custom Talk

Frank, Mike, and Dave hop in a boat with no rudder and sail the seas of custom knives.
Frank puts on his doctor hat.
Mike resurrects his tradition of shoehorning Black Snow Customs into any conversation.
Dave showcases his circumspection.
Eugene and Charlie exercise their 5th Amendment rights.
Makers included in this aimless wandering (in no particular order):
Gareth Bull
Black Snow Customs
Andre Thorburn
Don Hanson
Peter Rassenti
David Lespect
Grind Tactical Knives
Philippe Jourget
Frank Fischer
Robert Carter
Enrique Peña
Cultrotech
Thierry Savidan
Keith Kruger
Steve Skiff
Trevor Burger
Jared Oeser
Jul 12, 201901:06:12
S02E04: "Blade Show Behind Us"

S02E04: "Blade Show Behind Us"

The gang is back from Blade Show! Dave (@everydavecarry) joins Mike, Frank, and Eugene once again to share thoughts on and pick-ups from Atlanta -- tune in and get our take on how the show went this year and what knives really blew is away!
Jun 20, 201901:38:35
S02E03: KLPC on the Road

S02E03: KLPC on the Road

Sometimes life gets in the way of our knife lives -- when Charlie finds out he can't make it to all of Blade Show 2019, he and Eugene meet in a totally not shady, totally not suspicious parking lot to talk knives. And since it's Charlie, the knives in question are all Russian.

Less of an episode and more of a conversation-turned-review of a couple new knives -- listen in to our roadside Russian ramblings!
May 30, 201901:05:44
S02E02: "Staying Productive"

S02E02: "Staying Productive"

Blade Show 2019 is just a month away, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty to talk about in this knife life! The guys catch up on some exciting production knives and production collaborations with custom makers.
May 09, 201901:12:09
S02E01: "How to Blade Show"
Apr 18, 201901:17:28
Episode 11: "Wrestling Pigs with Craig Brown"

Episode 11: "Wrestling Pigs with Craig Brown"

We chop it up with the man behind Brown Knives.

Jan 31, 201901:33:03
Episode 10: "The Slipp(er)y Slope with @EveryDaveCarry"

Episode 10: "The Slipp(er)y Slope with @EveryDaveCarry"

Eugene and Dave (@everydavecarry) talk about traditionals.

Frank and Mike find themselves in deep water and make maximum use of the mute button. 

Charlie does some off-mic prep for his triumphant return.

Jan 17, 201901:03:08
Episode 9: Crazy (C)MFer!

Episode 9: Crazy (C)MFer!

Ian grabs the mic for an intro as we chop it up with the crazy MFer himself about collaborations, heat in the shop, and traveling.

Frank wonders where Kentucky is.

Mike gets another opportunity to steer the conversation toward Black Snow.


Jan 03, 201945:54
Episode 8: "Secondary Concerns"

Episode 8: "Secondary Concerns"

We try to talk about the secondary market.

Eugene experiences a knife sickness.

Charlie recounts the evolution of the Shamwari.

Frank does not recommend eBay for knives. At all.

Mike wants another Jourget dot com.
Dec 20, 201801:17:12
Episode 7: "Past, Present, and Future with the Holts"

Episode 7: "Past, Present, and Future with the Holts"

Joe and Angey join us to discuss all things Holt: background, inspiration, industry reception, and what's coming down the pike.
Dec 06, 201801:17:36
Episode 6: "Thanksgiving Shabazzisode"

Episode 6: "Thanksgiving Shabazzisode"

We interrupt our normal schedule to bring you a special episode with the incomparable Nick Shabazz.

Have a great holiday, everyone!
Nov 22, 201801:25:15
Episode 5: "Fireside Nitpicking"

Episode 5: "Fireside Nitpicking"

While Frank takes a break to save lives, the other dummies decide they can probably improve on some classics.

Eugene wonders if money solves all problems.

Charlie caveats the whole discussion.

Mike weirdly flexes he had a BM 940.
Nov 15, 201801:06:27
Episode 4: "Epic Snuggle Podcast"

Episode 4: "Epic Snuggle Podcast"

On today's episode Charlie, Frank, Eugene, and Mike are joined by the inimitable Auston AKA EpicSnuggleBunny.
Nov 01, 201801:17:26
Episode 3: "Living in a Material World"

Episode 3: "Living in a Material World"

Eugene, Man of Steels.

Charlie wonders about knife-making robots.

Frank offers sage advice about what to buy at knife shows.

Mike attempts to Sabotage the show again.
Oct 18, 201801:23:39
Knife Life Podcast Episode 2: "Flipping Out"

Knife Life Podcast Episode 2: "Flipping Out"

Charlie captains us through the deep waters of flipper design.

Eugene spins a web of lies.

Frank rethinks the Hippocratic Oath after getting an OTF.

Mike shoehorns his Black Snow into the conversation again.
Sep 28, 201801:20:00
Knife Life Podcast Episode 1, "Knife to Meet You"

Knife Life Podcast Episode 1, "Knife to Meet You"

Who we are and how we got here.
Sep 20, 201801:20:18