Beau Martonik is joined by Tom Taylor and John Pantuso of Case Knives. Beau visited the Case factory in Bradford, PA to see where the iconic knives are made by the hands of American workers. They discuss 135 years of knife manufacturing, why you should always carry a pocket knife, different types of knife blade profiles and materials, field sharpening knives, go-to hunting knives, and much more!

Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:06:42 - Introduction at Zippo & Case Headquarters

00:08:48 - Handcrafted Variance in Case Knives

00:13:46 - John's Hunting Heritage and Career Path

00:21:03 - Modern Designs in Knife Making

00:22:11 - Tom's Outdoor Roots and Hunting Traditions

00:29:02 - Carrying a Pocket Knife

00:29:55 - Unexpected Uses of a Pocket Knife

00:31:28 - Importance of Pocket Knives

00:33:47 - Blade Types for Different Applications

00:38:01 - Traditional Knife Patterns

00:40:20 - Different Blade Shapes and Types

00:42:36 - Handle Materials and Types

00:46:22 - Blade Materials and Their Uses

00:50:59 - Sharpening in the Field

00:55:48 - Knife Versatility and Preparation

01:03:34 - Emphasis on Preparedness

01:08:04 - Case Warranty and Guarantee

01:09:46 - American-Made Quality and Lifetime Guarantee

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