Nutnfancy Knife Review "Mean Steel"

It's always fun checking in with friend and American Bladesmith John Fitzen. But like many businesses these days , times are not easy. Most of his industrial sharpening business has gone away which provided much of the shop's income. That's why our our TNP friend "Chopper" and his funny antics are missing here: there's just no money to make the payroll in the "Little Shop of Horrors" and he doesn't work at Razor's Edge anymore. But Fitzen presses on, making blades that remain in demand all around the world. Cryo'd A2 steel, big, mean, perfectly milled serrations, handmade sheaths, stag or 550-cord cord wrapped handles, and of course the mandatory Fitzen skull and crossbones are some of his hallmarks. The Fitzen Gurkha is a mean blade John is making now: wicked heft and slashing capabilities. We also check out the Fitzen Predator, Frankenstein, the Damscus Bulldog, and the Fitzen Bowies along the way. There are many great custom knife makers and each has his own style and preferences and that's what makes these blades so interesting for us. As we roll along we talk blades, steels, cost factors, guns (RIP Tactical piston AR-15 included), tactical stuff, the industry, his health news, watch John doing his sharpening magic again, talk about knife chopping performance, do a weapons check (always fun), and I make the mistake of having him show us what's under his TactiKilt! ////////////// Bladesmith John Fitzen business is called "Razor's Edge," SLC, UT, ph 801-918-3725