EDC-TV Episode 009- White whales and Holy Grails

[Grant Lamontagne]

Here are the show notes from the upcoming episode, coming this Friday!

Keywords

knife collecting, EDC, white whales, holy grails, personal stories, knife reviews, sentimental value, unique knives, display, storage


Summary

In this episode, the hosts discuss their personal knife collections, the concept of 'white whales' and 'holy grails' in knife collecting, and the importance of having the skills to use everyday carry (EDC) tools. They share stories about their favorite knives, the sentimental value behind them, and the thrill of the hunt for unique pieces. The conversation also touches on the display and storage of knife collections, concluding with reflections on the joy of collecting and the stories that make each knife special.


Takeaways

The concept of 'white whales' refers to knives that collectors desire but have not yet acquired.
Sentimental value plays a significant role in knife collecting, often tied to personal stories.
Having the skills to use EDC tools enhances the value of carrying them.
The thrill of the hunt for unique knives adds excitement to the collecting experience.
Display and storage of knife collections can reflect the collector's personality and preferences.
Personal stories behind knives can elevate their significance beyond just their monetary value.
Collecting knives can be a journey of self-discovery and reflection on what is truly important.
The community aspect of knife collecting fosters sharing of experiences and knowledge.
Learning to appreciate the craftsmanship and history behind knives enriches the collecting experience.
The joy of collecting is often found in the stories and memories associated with each piece.


Sound bites

"The story behind them often is like you said."
"I hope you enjoy it as much as we do."
"Take care guys."


Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Episode
02:36 Personal Knife Collections and Recent Acquisitions
05:12 The Importance of EDC Skills
07:58 White Whales and Holy Grails in Knives
10:24 Chasing the Perfect Knife
13:14 Sentimental Value in Knife Collecting
16:03 The Stories Behind Special Knives
18:29 The Hunt for Unique Knives
21:21 Display and Storage of Knife Collections
23:53 Parting Thoughts and Reflections

Def

[Grant Lamontagne]

This one is now LIVE!

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It's kind of funny- immediately after recording all I could think of is "Well that wasn't our best showing.  But that's okay, they can't ALL be gold, right?"

Then a few days later I started editing it and I thought "Holy crap, this is actually really good!"

I pulled a bunch of shorts out of it for the social media stuff and I realized this may be one of our better episodes so far.

Then yesterday I went to check the final edit I'd done to be sure it was ready for release today....

And the software must have glitched or something because I lost the whole edit and had to start from scratch!   

Luckily I got it all done, and I still think that this is one of our better episodes so far.   I think we are really starting to hit our stride with these things!

I hope you all like it!

Def

[Farmer X]

Abe has never had a USA Schrade? Assuming he's not looking specifically for a folding hunter, I have a couple-few he should buy.

This was a good episode. One of those knives that will probably forever elude me is an Opinel No. 1. They're so scarce that Opinel doesn't have one in their museum. And since Abe asked about knives on display, here's the top shelf of my bookcase.

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