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041 Show Info – Kyle Nelson of Flying Shark Knives
Show Topic: Kyle and Dan talk with Kyle Nelson from Flying Shark Knives
Overview:
Today we are pleased to have the man in the purple jacket, Kyle Nelson from Flying Shark Knives with us on the show! Kyle makes some great handle material combos and it was great to learn a little bit more about the man behind the jacket.
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Interview
Early Years / Family
- Where did you grow up
- How did you meet your wife and wear does it rank on the Dan and Kyle scale
- What was your first knife
- Gas Station Knives
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- Instagram: Collettknives
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- Favorite knife
- You made / You did not make
- What knife do you use the most
- Why / how did you get started?
- Where do you get your inspiration?
- How did you get the idea for the purple jacket
Knife Scale Making
- Did you start off making knives or handles?
- What drew you to wanting to make handle scales
- What designs do you like best
- What materials do you like to use
- Where do you see the industry going
- How do you sell your scales
Find out more about Flying Shark Knives
- Website:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingsharkknives
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Flyingsharkknives/
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