016 Show Info – David Andersen

Show Topic: David Anderson – The Face of Knife Center and Owner of Nordsmith Knives

Overview: Today we have David Andersen on the podcast. David first got his love of knives from the Boy Scouts of America and has continued his love ever since. He wanted to be more involved in the knife community and started working on a blog (The Truth about Knives) and now is the face of Knife Center. It was great to be able to talk with David about his philosophy on knives as well as some of his takes on knife reviews both written and video. Hope you enjoy another awesome show!

Show Hosts: Dan Eastland of Dogwood Custom Knives and Kyle Daily of KH Daily Knives

Knife Perspective Music: Tom the Brit

Dealers

Olde Towne Cutlery
- Dogwood Custom Knives
- KHDaily Knives

Knife Center
- Dogwood Custom Knives

The Knife House
- Dogwood Custom Knives

Stay in Touch with the Podcast / Hosts

Knife Perspective Podcast
- Website: www.knifeperspective.com
- Connect with us on Facebook / Instagram
- You can find the podcast on: iTunes / Spotify / Google Podcast / Stitcher / TuneIn Radio

Dogwood Custom Knives
- Website: www.DogwoodCustomKnives.com
- DogwoodCustomKnives on Facebook, Instagram
- Email: [email protected]

KHDaily Knives
- Website: www.KHDailyKnives.com
- KHDailyKnives on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
- Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Shout Outs / Gear Talk

Fabtech
- 3m Abrasives / Klingspor Abrasives / Norton / Burr King / Gesswein Stones
- Milwaukee M12 90 deg Die Grinder – 2485-22

Knives in the News

Victim uses battle axe to fend off home invader

Anthony Bourdain’s chef’s knife sells for over $231,250 at auction
- A significant portion of the auction proceeds will go to the Anthony Bourdain Legacy Scholarship at Bourdain’s alma mater, the Culinary Institute of America, to help students study abroad or complete a global cuisine and culture international program. Remaining proceeds will benefit his estate.

Interview

Early Years / Family

Where did you grow up

What was your first knife – Camillus BSA Knife
- http://www.scoutknives.net/index.php/boy-scout-knives-1/camillus

How did you meet your wife and where does it rank on the Dan and Kyle scale

How are you able to balance work, family, knife making

Why / how did you get started with knives

Written Work / Knife Reviews

How did you get started in the get started in publications / reviews

How would you describe your time doing http://www.thetruthaboutknives.com
- Transition from blog to retail

What do you look for in up coming knife makers

How do you pick what knife models to promote

What was your first Blade Show like?

What is it like working at blade show not behind a knife table?
- Do you make a bunch of pre show contacts for interviews?
- How do you try to get around and talk to everyone you want to talk to?

What were some of your favorite knives or makers to cover / work with

How does your experience making knives influence your reviews now

Philosophy on Knives

Why / how did you get started in the industry

How did you move from writing about knives to designing knives

Knife Design

What are your influence when you design a knife

What is your inspiration

What would you say defines your style as a designer

Views on knife thickness
- Can a thin knife still pack a punch for bushcrafting tasks?

Views on knife steel

Nordsmith Knives

What brought about Nordsmith Knives
- Where did the name Nordsmith come from?

How did you find a production company to work with

What is it like to work with a production company

How did you find dealers

Were there any design considerations you had to change to facilitate production
- AEB-L / 3V – Why are those two steels

Models
- Canteen – http://www.nordsmithknives.com/shop/canteen-knife
- Skipjack – http://www.nordsmithknives.com/shop/skipjack
- Lapwing – http://www.nordsmithknives.com/shop/lapwing
- Pilgrim LT – http://www.nordsmithknives.com/shop/pilgrim-lt
- New teaser model in the live video the other day??? The Skogen!!!