Knafs@Nite - January 31, 2025

Knafs@Nite - January 31, 2025

Hello everyone and welcome to this week's episode of Knafs@Nite. This is a show where we talk about Knafs, things adjacent to Knafs, and other things - not always related to Knafs.

This week, Ben and Austin shed some light on knife design, knife manufacturing, and corn. Yes. Corn.

Let's Get Into It!

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OEM

Knafs is a brand that has its knives made by another manufacturer. Uncle Ben designs them and then works with these folks - who have all the necessary ways and means to produce a knife, in bulk - to bring his latest and greatest ideas to life.

For example, the Lander 2 is made by Kizer, who also makes their cult classic Drop Bear. Two different knives. Two different brands. One fantastic factory. That is OEM.

80/20
Anyone interested in Ben's specific process should pay attention to this part. As a knife designer, he is faced with designing to the capabilities of the manufacturer.

Bougie Banter
The new Bougie Banter (an OEM Knife from WE Knife) is a fantastic knife that you should hop on if you're... BOUGIE!

(And even if you're not.)

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Austin reads a poem about Ben from our friend Chuck.

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The Future of Knafs&Nite

We're making some changes to make this whole this sustainable. First off, no more mustaches. They were a major distraction. Secondly, we're moving to every other week (which is why there wasn't an episode last week). 

Bottom line: we're busy and it's your fault! Thankfully, it's not a bad thing - and we love you. We just want to make sure we're spreading our focus out across the whole company.

Lander 4

The Lander 4 has finally landed! Thank you to everyone who backed our Kickstarter for this project. If you missed the Kickstarter, head to the site now and get your next favorite pocket fixie!

Also - if you pick one up and want to swap the scales, you're going to need to learn how to tie a "snake knot". It's wicked easy - especially if you watch this video!

The Dan Becker Grand Canyon Lander 2

In the fall, we went and hung out with our friend Dan Becker. A couple of years ago, Dan almost didn't make it out of the Grand Canyon. In celebration of the fact that he did - we're releasing this limited edition Dan Becker Exclusive Lander 2.

Moon Crew Moment

Blem Lulu's

From time to time we get a knife that doesn't fully meet our standards, but we're happy to sell at a discount. Well, looks like Gerald got himself a Lulu where the blemish is unidentifiable!!! 

Tadakimi Scales

Moonie Tadakimi has been 3D printing what they refer to as "Space Ninja Scales" for their Lander and sharing them with the rest of the crew. They're wild!

Collin's Lander Scales

Our buddy Collin shares the latest scales for the clip point version of the Lander 2 and 3 from Mountain Path Designs. If you dig pirates - you'll dig these.

If you want to be part of our “Moon Crew”, head right here to join up!

Ship Shape Sharpening Shop 

Keith walks us through the knives that have come into the Sharpening Shop this week. This includes a 50-year-old knife made for a giant that his uncle found in Colorado 50 years ago (before giants went extinct).

Product Spotlight

This week we're focusing on the Lander 1 with contoured black Micarta Scales and a 14C28N blade.

14C28N is an excellent, affordable steel that is destined to impress you. Matched with the black Micarta scales makes this knife a dandy!

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Austin is an XL
Steve made Austin a great shirt. Well, he made US a shirt - it just happened to fit Austin.

The Best Knife Book Ever Written
Someone sent us a copy of "The Tactical Fodling Knife" by Bob Terzuola. We don't know who, but we are in your debt!

Comments
- Is Knafs a knife company?
- Bisqcateer likes Taylor's music! (No, not that Taylor.)
- FYI: PureVolume was a streamer for metal and harfcors bands pre-2010.
- Our buddies at AdventureCarry love Vegimite. 
- Is Ben a Piston's Fan?
- Marc loves our stuff!

Send Us Some Stuff!

We love getting mail here at the office. So, if you've got something weird and wild you want to send us - direct it here:

Knafs
570 E 1700 S #206
Clearfield, UT 84015


Fresh Prints

One of the backer rewards for the Lander 4 was a set of corn scales. Yes, that corn. The same corn that pops, can be creamed or is great on a cob. But that turned into so much more. This is a developing story and we have no idea what's to come!!!


Boom. Done!

There you have it! We really hope you got everything you expected and then some from this episode of Knafs@Nite. Make sure to subscribe to our channel on YouTube so you don't miss anything coming out of the world of Knafs!

See you next time!

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