Knifesmith Evan Siembida's guest appearances

Knifesmith Evan Siembida

Backcountry Hunting Podcast

Justin Moore

Ron Spomer

Robby Denning

Aaron Davidson

Chris Ellis

Kali Parmley

John McAdams

Adam Weatherby

Tyler Freel

Greg McHale

Mark Huelsing

Alaska DIY

Dylan Dowson

Muzzleloader Hunt

Josh Warren

OwlTail

Evan Siembida

SHOW NOTES  Host introduction: Evan Siembida of Siembida Custom Knives    Hunting knife design evolution and performance characteristics    Handle materials and practical advantages    How size, blade shape, and edge geometry affects use    Bushcraft and fire starting    “Spa Treatment” knife restoration service    Micarta handle material: linen, canvas, paper, and boutique burlap    Sharpen-ability and edge-holding characteristics of stainless steel vs. non-stainless    Specific types of steel optimum for knives    Carbides and the microscopic edge    Different degrees of “stainlessness,” i.e. rust resistance   SHARPENING  Sharpening correctly—and using a Strop    Recommended sharpening stones    The drawbacks of “V” type pull-through sharpeners    Choosing and using the right blade for backcountry hunting    RESOURCES • Siembida Custom Knives Instagram • SiembidaCustomKnives@gmail.com • Gator sharpening stones • EZE-LAP pocket diamond stone • EZE-LAP diamond shop stone • Leather strops for sale

SHOW NOTES <ul> <li>Host introduction: Evan Siembida of Siembida Custom Knives </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Hunting knife design evolution and performance characteristics </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Handle materials and practical advantages </li> </ul> <ul> <li>How size, blade shape, and edge geometry affects use </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Bushcraft and fire starting </li> </ul> <ul> <li>“Spa Treatment” knife restoration service </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Micarta handle material: linen, canvas, paper, and boutique burlap </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Sharpen-ability and edge-holding characteristics of stainless steel vs. non-stainless </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Specific types of steel optimum for knives </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Carbides and the microscopic edge </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Different degrees of “stainlessness,” i.e. rust resistance </li> </ul> SHARPENING <ul> <li>Sharpening correctly—and using a Strop </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Recommended sharpening stones </li> </ul> <ul> <li>The drawbacks of “V” type pull-through sharpeners </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Choosing and using the right blade for backcountry hunting</li> </ul> RESOURCES • <a href="https://www.instagram.com/siembida_custom_knives/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Siembida Custom Knives Instagram</a> • <a href="mailto:SiembidaCustomKnives@gmail.com">SiembidaCustomKnives@gmail.com</a> • <a href="http://www.gatorfinishing.com/storage/pdf/Sharpening%20Stones.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gator sharpening stones</a> • <a href="http://eze-lap.com/woodworking_shop_machine_use/credit-card-stones/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EZE-LAP pocket diamond stone</a> • <a href="http://eze-lap.com/woodworking_shop_machine_use/diamond-stone/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EZE-LAP diamond shop stone</a> • <a href="https://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Strops-C11.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leather strops for sale</a>

Hunting Knives with Custom Knifesmith Evan Siembida