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What’s everyone’s favorite color. These colors are on the docket these next couple weeks drops.

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So here we are on day four of peripheral blade geometry, discussions! If you made it just today or for more days, I thank you all the same! What I’m trying to do here is inform people of the terms that I use. Many makers use different terms, but this gives people a very good visual reference of the terms that I use. Mick and I got our business license 35 years ago, and these are terms that have stood the test of those years.

The first of the two pictures I call a recurve. it has a beautiful sweet spot curve on the actual blade which in a slashing motion gives amazing cutting performance. It also has a curve on the spine, which can be practical for skinning or finger placement, or it can just be considered aesthetic. It serves all those purposes well. This piece is always done symmetrically ground on both sides when I do it.

The second piece is my homage to Tim Wegner. Tim’s been a friend for over 30 years and has field dressed and skinned more animals then the majority of people on the planet. You can definitely say he is a subject matter expert. He explained to me why he likes that deep belly and that recurve on the spine for processing an animal. It makes perfect sense to me and I find this to also be a fantastic every day carry blade style. It also exhibits great tip strength and with the deep belly and simple Blade shape, it is very easy to re-sharpen! This piece is also only done symmetrically ground on both sides if I do it.

Whether you’re gonna use this as a skinning knife, or an everyday carry folding knife, this is a piece that I feel holds up well under all conditions. If you do use it for a skinning knife, I have found that the majority of my customers experience better performance with this shape than any other. Also, if you get a chance, check out Tim Wegner‘s blades. He’s a great guy and he makes great stuff!

Oh, and I had to throw out another picture of that incredibly beautiful girl who’s engaged to me just to remind myself how lucky I am!

Until tomorrow…
Crushing some spoonman!

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Hello again! Today’s message is too long so it’s gonna be two messages back to back! I hope you enjoy.

Today is the third installment of a discussion of the terminology that I like to use for peripheral blade shapes. Others may use other terminology, but this is my reasoning and the terminology that I prefer.

In the three pictures attached, you can see that the peripheral shape is somewhat similar in all three. The first we call the Pike, which is symmetrically ground on both sides. The second, the Recurve Pike, is the same shape with the addition of the sweet spot recurve in the belly, and the third, the one sided Pike, is the same as the first, however, ground only on one side. I grind either side if a customer requests.

First, let’s tackle that name “Pike”! A little more than 30 years ago, I had the absolute pleasure of meeting and becoming literally brothers with Mr. Steve Tarani. For those of you who know Steve, I need not say more. For those of you who don’t, just visualize a human that John Wick looks under his bed at night in fear of. Steve is an absolute gentleman and incredibly well-known subject matter expert in many fields both combative and philosophically. His knowledge and capabilities with empty hands, edged weapons, and blunt striking weapons are the highest level I have personally ever experienced. Steve is an educated and experienced individual who I admire greatly and he is an accomplished published author. Steve and and I are both students of world history and it was decades ago when he informed me where the pike originated. He also defined it to me by describing its peripheral geometry.

This “Pike” geometry is easy to trace to Greek, Roman, and Hebrew origins. It is also the shape that defines the peripheral geometry of the spear used to Pierce the side of Jesus Christ on the Cross. This leaf shaped Blade can be ground on one side, it can be ground symmetrically on both sides, and it can also be ground symmetrically on both edges of both sides. As a thrusting, and in some cases, slashing weapon, it is hard to say anything predates this peripheral geometry from any location at any time in our history.

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If you have a moment, please take a look at my post from yesterday! Today’s post is a continuation of that post. We started a series of posts displaying blade profiles that I enjoy doing and discussing terminology and strong points that each of these may have.

The common name given to a blade with this style of peripheral geometry is Hissatsu. Translation of this word is “certain kill, deadly, inevitable, without fail, to put to death”. To the best of my knowledge, this is not an old world blade style at all. My very good friend, James Williams, is responsible for bringing this Blade style into existence. Many companies have applied their own version of peripheral geometry, and used the term Hissatsu. This is a very purpose oriented tool as the translation of the name implies. It serves extremely well for penetration with great emphasis on lethality. James is a recognized subject matter expert and a well respected member of the edged tool community and has been so for decades. I’ve had the pleasure of his friendship for decades as well.

With the tremendous penetration this blade provides, one can also logically deduct that tip strength should be evaluated with realistic expectations. As is the case with many specialty tools, they excel in specific measures of performance and sacrifice in others. This would be less likely to be considered an everyday carry blade and an outstanding choice for offensive, defensive, and edged tool combatives.

As you can see in the two pictures, I offer it ground symmetrically on both sides, as well as single side ground on either side. There are many discussions regarding which cuts better. The truth of that matter is determined by a guy named Pythagoras. With all other aspects equal, the edge angle will determine cutting performance. Obviously a finer edge angle will cut more efficiently.

The amazing and beautiful lady with me in the next picture is my best friend, the love of my life and my Brick House! That has absolutely nothing to do with these two knife designs, but I’m crazy about her and just like to tell the world.

More blade shapes tomorrow!!! Thanks for visiting!!!

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A question I get often is, “what Blade styles do you offer?”
That’s a tough one because so many people call things different names. So my next few posts are gonna be identifying the names that I use. There are 12 options here and we’ll talk briefly about all of them. Also, it doesn’t mean I can’t do other ideas! As long as someone can draw it on a bar napkin or a piece of graph paper, I’ll give it a shot! I called these two the Bowie, and the Recurve Bowie. I believe both of these maintain good tip strength and are great for every day, all purpose use. The recurve edge is slightly sexy look and a sweet spot if utilizing with a slashing cut. These are both ground symmetrically on both sides and named after the famous American who fought the good fight for America and secured a place in our history! There’s our two blades for today! Come back tomorrow and we’ll discuss the next two! Stay motivated and stay dangerous! And in closing, I love the fact we get to add music here and Godspeed to Brad Arnold who we lost in February and God bless the rest of 3 Doors Down who are still with us.

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MKC Rockwell Hardness Results. Machine is calibrated, and was verified on a 59.8 HRC Verification block prior to testing.

Speedgoat Ultra MagnaCut 60.2 HRC
Stoned Goat Ultra MagnaCut 60.9 HRC
Speedgoat MagnaCut 58.7 HRC
Super Cub MagnaCut 59.5 HRC
The Montana MagnaCut 60.9 HRC

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Yall were extremely curious about these, luckily big homie got one on the drop🤙

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I. LOVE. THIS. ONE….. here’s a 1of1 piece for @jslull to his wifey and I’m obsessed 🍄‍🟫🤍🤎💚
I completely freehanded and drew this runner myself— there’s minimal carving so it’s not the usual CRIZZZPY piece, but it’s so organic and CUTE ugh I’m so proud of this one!
It’s going to go perfect in their home and YALL…. It’s SO COZY AND SO PLUSHHHHH!!!! Your feet will be in heaven.

So here’s some pics of it in different lighting along with what it looked like before I shaped it up a bit (end pictures on the frame) 🖼️

#mushroomrug #mushieart #mushroomart #mushroomrugart #mushroomtuftingart #handmaderugs #organicrug #organicart

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Muchos han dicho que las tortillas engordan…

Será cierto?

#tortilla #grasa #masa #carboidratos #bajardepeso

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Listen to the full episode about metabolism during pregnancy and postpartum with nutritionist @jslull at our link in bio.

#postpartum #raisingmamapodcast #pregnancytips #motherhoodpodcast #postpartumsupport #pregnant #pregnancynutrition #pregnancyfitness

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T/W: infant loss

Some really interesting science here about how male genes and behaviors can sometimes contribute to miscarriages.

These are the types of things that come up when you interview @jslull, nutritionist, personal trainer, and insanely knowledgeable about the pregnant and postpartum body!

Check out his long list of fascinating reels framed as “Forgettable Facts” even there isn’t a single one I’ve forgotten!

Chelsea and I both worked with him as a nutrition and fitness consultant through his insanely holistic program @gritoptimization and learned so much about ourselves and our bodies.

Our discussion with him is a deep dive into metabolism both during and after pregnancy which is integral to understanding WHY ITS SO HARD TO LOSE WEIGHT AFTER HAVING A BABY!

Although we are always promoting body-positivity and don’t prescribe to toxic weight loss culture, PARTICULARLY in the first couple years after birth, we like many other mamas, have struggled with the pounds that STICK.

Check out the FULL episode which is PACKED with insights, info, and lesser known facts about pregnancy and postpartum nutrition and fitness.

Links to Spotify, Apple, and YouTube at our link in bio.

#miscarriageawareness #infantlossawareness #postpartumsupport #postpartumfitnessjourney #postpartumfitnesscoach #postpartumnutrition #pregnant #motherhood #postpartum #postpartumpodcast #raisingmamapodcast

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🧠 What is Mom Brain? 🧠

Ever felt like your brain’s a little foggy since becoming a mom? You’re not imagining things!

Here’s what’s going on:

* Synaptic pruning: During pregnancy, your brain actually shrinks slightly, trimming away less-used connections to make space for focusing on your baby. This can lead to those classic “mom brain” moments.

* Prioritization shift: Your brain is adapting to be laser-focused on caring for your little one, so those day-to-day details may slip!

* Sleep deprivation: Lack of sleep intensifies the forgetfulness and fog, making it even harder to feel like yourself.

We dive into this and so much more with nutritionist and personal trainer @jslull in our latest episode:

WHY CAN’T I LOSE WEIGHT AFTER BABY? Metabolic Changes Associated with Pregnancy + More Facts You Didn’t Know 🎙️

✨ Follow us on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube to catch the full episode. Links in bio! ✨

#MomLife #MomBrain #RaisingMama #NewMom #PostpartumJourney

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