Ep. 364: Choosing the RIGHT Hunting Knife for the Job w/ John Pantuso and Tom Taylor // Case Knives

East Meets West Hunt

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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