How To Engineer Knives And Trust Your Gut! 5 Knives For Life With TJ Schwarz From Schwarz Knives

[@Snowcap-CrewBear]

It has been my privilege to spend an hour and twenty minutes listening to two wise men discussing a litany of very real life lessons learned through personal experience. In just a few months I will have spent three quarters of a century on this planet and you can count me as impressed. It is a rare occurrence to learn so much from a single podcast. Thanks to both of you gentlemen!

[@zacinthewild]

Really means a lot! Thanks for the kind words.

[@Jsan25]

"The process is the product." The first time I heard that in the shop tour video it rang so true. So good.

[@AleksandarPasaric]

Looks like a very promising series of interviews-so far, 10/10! I really appreciate how the interview with TJ feels distinct from the one with Ben. Just a small nitpick, since you’re both facing to the right side of the screen, it kind of feels like TJ is talking away from you. Not a huge deal, but it’s something I kept noticing.

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks for the feedback! I shot a few more on the same trip so if the camera angle feels weird in another one it will be fixed soon😁

[@AleksandarPasaric]

@ I assume that most of the people wouldn’t care or notice, but I felt it was worth mentioning since the content is amazing. It’s so great to see you making content again, Zac thank you for the fantastic work! I’m more than halfway through, and I already feel like I need to save the rest for another day 😂

[@chrishallnyc]

@@AleksandarPasaricit’s a mortal mistake, 180 degree rule. No more Zac!! That’s basic

[@joshuastroud67]

​@@zacinthewildjust flip the footage of your interviewee horizontally and the shot will feel great!

[@legionofdoom9165]

I’m really enjoying these new videos. Keep it up homie

[@zacinthewild]

Will do! Thanks for checking them out🤘

[@nickmartino2839]

As am i!!!!!

[@nickmartino2839]

I'm also the guy that's asking for Leathermans for Christmases and birthdays and stuff!!! Lol I'm exactly that person 😂😂😂😂!!!

[@froggergoat]

I love the interviews you’ve been doing. Having interesting guests is only have of it. You have to have the right person asking all the right questions which you’ve done quite awesomely I might add! I can’t wait for more!

[@Le_Canard_Enrage]

Thanks for the discussion. Listening to this while making feather sticks. Audio seems a little quiet though !

[@wizardofahhhs759]

Yeah, I thought I had accidentally turned down the volume on my phone.

[@tmille10]

“My Price point, the way I make knives; makes me accountable to the customer.” Love that, I love TJ’s design work and fabrication, but that statement sums up the route for makers to bring good design into the mainstream, a rising tide,floats all boats 💥 Exvellent easy conversation with one of the greats, keep it up Zac…..

[@zacinthewild]

Couldn't agree more! 👊

[@Gillespie91]

Schwartz overland sport is a awesome knife. I have about 100 edc fixed blades and some that cost way more than what I paid for the sport, but I still put the sport on my belt everyday before I leave the house for the last 2 years since the day it arrived in the mail.

[@zacinthewild]

Of course design and materials are great but there is an X factor with TJ’s designs for sure💪

[@paulblanscet3411]

I live in Emmett and never knew how many knife makers are here! Love your videos!

[@zacinthewild]

Tons of great makers up your way for sure!

[@BlackSheepApologetics]

Wow. Another fantastic episode. It's refreshing because we all know the guys in the knife industry are smart, but there's a TON of wisdom in them, too. Keep it coming, Zac!

[@zacinthewild]

Appreciate that, it's always a pleasure to learn from people like TJ.

[@danielkramer2570]

I live for the backstory! Thanks for prying them out for us in this format. Love it!

[@zacinthewild]

I’m glad you dig the format!

[@KonstKaos]

Love your content Zac! Just a tip from a video editor: if you flip the video so you face eachother it gets more natural and easier to follow the flow of the video. Much love from Sweden!

[@zacinthewild]

Definitely a great tip! Thanks👊

[@dklawunn]

Definitely keep an eye on the audio of these videos. Had to have volume up loud enough that the ads are blasting once they pop in

[@zacinthewild]

I will work on that. Thanks for the feedback!

[@lonestardude6283]

Love it! So informative and I'm done with my BIG knife phase but that LT5 is on my list now! Thanks Zac and TJ!

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks! TJ really knows his stuff.

[@addisontalks]

TJ is such a cool guy! It’s interesting to see the dichotomy of him loving the Morakniv as the minimum viable product for what a good fixed blade should be and how much the average Joe argues about every little detail online. Simplify and add sharpness.

[@zacinthewild]

Yes!🔥

[@kyokarbstein4177]

Like most people. The 1st knife I ever owned my Grandpa gave me was a Swiss. I still have it. But, now I carry my T4 Leatherman. Wonderful videos! I’m surprised it doesn’t have more likes. Great video.

[@mumblypeg687]

Thank goodness! I needed some more Wild in my day. Love the content. Keep it up, Zac!

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks! More coming💪

[@emesser7087]

I lobe this format. I learn the language and also get a lot of input to think about and reflect etc. Thank you guys.

[@zacinthewild]

Welcome👊

[@DylanLey]

This has been an awesome series so far!

[@bosunbriney]

Going in for my second watch of these series. I do hope there will be seaaasoonnnssss of this

[@amitzdullnicker2k]

Great series and wonderful that it is TJ Schwarz this time (love the Overland)!

[@happiknife7716]

Stellar conversation. Great to listen to you guys. ✌️

[@carsonhaake5275]

These are so good! Can’t wait for the next one!

[@P-RJ7]

I just wanted to say that I love my Lost Trail 5 so much man, thank you so much for bringing this into creation. I hold this thing in a variety of grips purely for the dopamine sometimes - I feel like no matter how many logs/kindling/feathersticks this thing goes through, it still feels like it could Phil Swift a boat.

[@zacinthewild]

TJ’s designs have an undeniable X factor!

[@GrimmWorks]

The back stories and getting a glimpse on how your guests and your minds work is the best form of entertainment. Thank you for keeping on creating great vids

[@zacinthewild]

More coming in hot!

[@aaronwidder4458]

Thank you TJ and Zac! This stuff is not only some of the best content, but hands down the best knife content!

[@zacinthewild]

Really means a lot🙏

[@luckyedc]

You should release these as a podcast too!

[@zacinthewild]

I might have to🤔

[@BlackSheepApologetics]

@@zacinthewild Agreed.

[@egbluesuede1220]

I used to love my Overland. Now, I REALLY love my Overland. Really interesting to learn more about TJ other than just the guy who sole me a knife. Very cool

[@IMaWOLFinside12]

2 cool dudes in the same room. I got knives you both designed. Now it makes sense. I get why these knives are the way they are. ✌🏻 Thanks 🙏 Thanks for making cool stuff!

[@zacinthewild]

Really appreciate the support👊

[@Verus3]

Great series for sure. I'm even excited for the burgers and fries!

[@chrishernandez8525]

The similarities that you are unearthing are really interesting. The questions that you curated are fun and I like how you are actually listening to your guest. It makes for a better listening trip for the viewer.

[@zacinthewild]

Glad you’re enjoying them! I’ll probably switch up the knife selection at some point. What would be some other categories you’d like to see?

[@FredJenkins-p3l]

New series is great. Really like the interviews/conversations.

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks! Got a few more and then I’ll see what everyone thinks.

[@dwilks89]

This is great Zack keep it going I love the in depth interview lash causal just kicking it banter and shop talk!

[@zacinthewild]

👊

[@MrMonster613]

Love this and love Lucas and their podcast, it is great, you can learn a lot about knives but also about life in general

[@zacinthewild]

It really is a wealth of knowledge!

[@TannerWendellStewart]

Such a great conversation! The arius is my favorite knife by far. Cool to hear all the stories and insight! :)

[@zacinthewild]

TJ has some awesome stories to tell!

[@samuelusher4835]

Absolutely love this Can't wait for the next one 😆

[@zacinthewild]

More coming🔥

[@aaron451]

Great interview with TJ and congrats on the new job!

[@DinoNucci]

The top button does not get buttoned without a tie.

[@lennartdr7898]

I love these video’s and love that you are back making video’s thanks !!

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@obdt99]

Love this format . Do not forget the Opinel as a master class knife.

[@zacinthewild]

Very true🤘

[@aldobarajas4373]

as someone that drives a TON for work.. These are appreciated!

[@zacinthewild]

Glad their getting some mileage and you are too😁

[@adamclark99]

This series is amazing and so intriguing to me! This is the anthropology of knives. Having an anthropology degree gives me a different way of viewing this and enjoying it! Could we get an epic round table of all the guest at the end of the year? Also there is a guy that was on the show alone. He won the season he was on. He killed a bull moose with his knife. Now he has a fixed blade with case. Roland Welker

[@zacinthewild]

A round table would be awesome! I’m going to have to check that guy out that sounds crazy.

[@mynamesjeff347]

The overland is a perfectly shaped knife , I don't own one yet but I like it

[@zacinthewild]

Definitely get one if you can!

[@Sjjmpen7775]

Awesome interview with my favourite knife maker . Learned a lot

[@zacinthewild]

Rad!

[@benjaminstapleton8502]

Doing one of these videos with L.T. Wright and or TC Barnett would be cool as hell , but whoever you get to talk to, it will be great. thanks for being you!

[@benjaminstapleton8502]

Bushcraft Kelso I think would be a good one too , he seems like a fun guy to get to know.

[@zacinthewild]

TC is definitely on the list! I’ll be hunting down as many as will do it.

[@stuartb9194]

Loving these chats. Thanks to you both

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks for watching!

[@Stringz2810]

Really like these episodes!

[@YTLuc]

Thanks for introducing me to Schwarz Knives! I will be procuring one of their Confidante fixed blades when they become available.

[@zacinthewild]

That may be Jamie’s favorite😁

[@nickmartino2839]

The victorinox huntsman is one more i use quite often... that's not pliers based.. !!!a fantastic medium size multi tool.... with almost every tool being i find.. very useful on a daily basis... easy to fit almost anywhere in any kind of pants or edc bag...back pack whatever you carry!!!! Such a great multi tool i wanted to mention it because... they don't ever seem to fail...hard use well over 5 years..daily using!!! I would love titanium or micarta scales for it.. but any version...is a awesome multi tool...

[@HRK79238]

This series is very interesting 👍🏻 love it

[@zacinthewild]

🤘💪

[@jasonscott6906]

Great interview Zac, thanks for all you do. The camera switching doesn’t bother me and the yeah yeah yeahs is no big deal, I know I have my own things I say a lot , it’s just you being yourself.

[@zacinthewild]

Appreciate that! Sometimes I get in a pattern talking while I’m thinking to keep things rolling😁

[@jasonscott6906]

I’ve been subscribed since you first started the channel when you still at blade HQ and you don’t do that very often. You’re just a normal person and that’s why I’ve always liked your content. Keep it up.

[@Matt_ells]

This is the one I asked for! So excited!

[@zacinthewild]

Yes! Glad I got it. More coming soon👊

[@Pancakes479]

Awesome series. Keep em coming!

[@zacinthewild]

Got three more locked and ready🤘

[@ericyoast]

Great conversation, thanks!!! TJ, see you at the next show!!!

[@cylentone]

Love this format. Keep this content coming Zac! BTW: the ChanceinHell apocalypse machete is still available.

[@zacinthewild]

Glad to hear! Definitely have more coming🤘

[@cylentone]

@@zacinthewild It would be interesting to hear from designers of different categories of knives (bushcraft, tactical, fishing/hunting, camping. etc.) and people that have pushed the knife industry a big step forward in some way. What was also interesting in the watch community was hearing about what watches different professionals owned and why - maybe possible for knives as well.

[@Alexander210]

Love you guys! Be safe out there! Zac, keep on truckin'🤙

[@zacinthewild]

Appreciate that, you too! 🙏

[@dallaseggleston4731]

Zane this was a great one, one thing though, volume is low when you are talking, but so informative, keep it up!

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks, I will work on the volume!

[@Brettinthebush]

Awesome interview, been saving up for an LT5, looking forward to more of these!

[@zacinthewild]

The LT5 is definitely worth the wait!

[@nickday7381]

Absolutely loved this. Thank you from the UK.

[@zacinthewild]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@danielwilby6657]

Love these videos Zac!

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks for tuning in and commenting!

[@jaybles24]

Personally I disagree with the whole getting rid of the parcel hook on the Swiss army knife. I worked with pressure washers for a whole and the parcel hook was the only tool capable of removing and replacing those small O-Rings in the hoses. So personally I had a lot of utility for it. Also love the videos keep em coming!

[@zacinthewild]

Love to hear real life applications for it! 🤘

[@electexile6928]

Great interview, thanks for sharing.

[@zacinthewild]

Appreciate you watching!

[@henrydewet5072]

The parcel hook is great for a few inconspicuous reasons, moving items that was wrapped in yarn or wire, getting tight hair bands off your kids without pulling hair. Bundling fire wood with wire.

[@nickmartino2839]

FREE P4,raptors, skeletool CX, bit kit, extension, MUT and signal are my most used favorites outta my collection.... but there's so many good multi tools... the power pint is good small multi tool

[@zacinthewild]

Stellar list!

[@robertm9848]

Love that you're back and love the vid. Question though how do you buy one of his knives he doesnt keep any in stock on his web site??

[@zacinthewild]

They come in stock in batches. Sign up for his email stuff and you’ll get notified🤘

[@sanderdekeijzer]

You guys are Legends!

[@zacinthewild]

👊

[@aaronmulcahy2004]

Thank you! Love it! What about Ken Onion or Liong Mah?

[@cut13zalez]

Zac in the Wild videos are my favorite media! SAK luv, always carry my tinker. Rare a day goes by without a use.

[@zacinthewild]

They are so dang handy!

[@samuelusher4835]

You should check out the victorinox hiker in my opinion it's the best swiss army knife you can get

[@sharonrookard4035]

Great conversation

[@bobbyblizzard8488]

Great video, enjoyed it!

[@zacinthewild]

Appreciate you watching!

[@JoshuaInTheWoods]

Dude, that parcel hook is how I pull out my tent pegs! Don’t take it away!

[@zacinthewild]

Great real world use!

[@Mowntandewey]

Great 2nd video in the series!

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks! Got a couple more from this trip I think you’ll dig. Coming soon!

[@asertolentino9147]

What a wild coincidence, my Overland is arriving today.

[@zacinthewild]

Yes! You’ll love it👊

[@willfitzsimmons8955]

What do you think?

[@asertolentino9147]

@ Simply exceptional and an utterly unbelievable value.

[@willfitzsimmons8955]

@@asertolentino9147 Agreed. Mine is on my side all the time

[@danielmaybee68]

I gave my 5yo a blunt tip fixed blade for his birthday...It lives in my Knafs burrito unless he asks to use it...He loves it so much he often leads with that when meeting kids at the playground..."Hi! Wanna play?!...my dad gave me a knife!" (we obviously never even bring the knife with us to the park)😂

[@zacinthewild]

Kids are the best🤣

[@Ersk88]

Ohhhh dude you should do a leatherman video! Plant tour, pocket checks with workers and interview Tim Leatherman himself! That would be sweet! BTW great video!!

[@zacinthewild]

That would be awesome!

[@Ersk88]

@ if you do it..I won’t be able to click on the video fast enough 😅

[@duketodd124]

Zack, this is Todd from lazy 3 leather company. I've noticed that this episode contains a lot of talk about leather.Just wanted to offer an invite to come to southern utah and possibly do a shop video if you like of our leather shop. P.S. We make two or three products for Ben Peterson at KNAFS.

[@nickmartino2839]

Speaking of Burnley!!!! DID you guys see the new pencil making kit he has!!!???.. that's totally rad to me!!!! Maybe I'm partial because I'm a carpenter / love writing tools aka pencils mechanical pencils...all of it.. but have you seen it Zac???? your a carpenter to......i know it's expensive.... but it is very cool.....being able to actually make your pencils.. that's super awesome to me!!!😅

[@zacinthewild]

I was at his shop when he opened it! It is super cool🔥

[@nunninkav]

Great job not being a spoiler on Book Of Eli. I love the multiple Apocalypse knife theory.

[@zacinthewild]

It was a fun curve ball TJ threw in😁

[@nickmartino2839]

The book of eli is easily top 5 best movies EVER made

[@Chriosor]

My first knife was also a Victorinox SAK. It was a champ too, can’t believe I lost it. I’m still mad at 6 year old me.

[@zacinthewild]

He was little give him a break😁

[@nickmartino2839]

Moras are great..i have several..... but unless your talking about the garberg.... the over land is full tang and actual g10 and cpm metals... where's a moras aren't.. but like you said..different spectrums

[@rover642]

Good video. Interesting conversation. Keep it up.

[@zacinthewild]

Will do for sure🤘

[@_carsonjones]

Great video - thanks!

[@zacinthewild]

Glad you liked it!

[@tmille10]

I carry a leatherman a spyderco (k390-cru wear-or maxamet) and a 4” fixed blade (nomad bushcrafter or other WT knife) and I do an incredible amount of work between machines, plants and lots of various high end landscape needs everyday, then I come home to goats, chickens and house, daughter projects. Those three cover it all but I do really want a confidante. That and an overlander lay in that perfect utilitarian space….

[@zacinthewild]

Great knife choices all around!

[@BartonBasham-m6j]

The leatherman crunch is still the best lol

[@wizardofahhhs759]

I've had many Leatherman tools over the years, I bought a Victorinox SwissTool X and never looked back.

[@eggersm.r.5752]

Love these!

[@zacinthewild]

Glad to hear!

[@eggersm.r.5752]

@@zacinthewild Should have a bring 3 fixed blades to Bladeshow thing haha

[@josephodonnell4890]

Very cool 😎 👌 👍

[@zacinthewild]

👊💪😎

[@danielwendell542]

Heya Zach! Speaking of apocalypse, I'd recommend Earth Abides; one of the best books regarding the subject I've read!

[@zacinthewild]

Going to check it out for sure!

[@unknownartist47]

Alox cadet is always in my fifth pocket and I’m always prepared!

[@zacinthewild]

Such a great tool💪

[@Low-effort-individual]

My old man cut himself twice in about 5 seconds with my umnumzaan checked to see if it was sharp and cut the side of his finger then shut the knife and got the other side of his finger somehow he was on medication that softened his skin he is the one who taught me how to sharpen knives. About 6 months later I dropped my cold steel recon 1 into my leg tip went in and the weight pulled it back out was a mild inconvenience

[@Gringorican]

1:15:31 That was Collin Chapman. The founder of Lotus

[@zacinthewild]

It’s from Saint Exupery’s 1942 book “An Airman’s Odyssey” not sure who borrowed from who😁

[@YungHaven1]

Man I want that orange one lol would go nice with my orange biblio

[@zacinthewild]

It is a great knife!

[@nickmartino2839]

Mike snody.. and his son.. there making cool knives in Colorado..!!!CRK... you could go up and see lynchnorthwest!!!

[@joshduffy5078]

Why are your videos so quiet ? Glad you’re back though!

[@zacinthewild]

Working on it. I think it’s an upload thing. I’ll get it adjusted asap.

[@joshduffy5078]

@@zacinthewildcan’t believe that you replied 😮 I’m blushing

[@legoking5499]

Wait, wait, wait... you have a little one? Great vid either way.

[@zacinthewild]

😎😁

[@nickmartino2839]

And being ACTUALLY hungry.. in the backcountry.....especially if your working hard..improving/ building a shelter attempting to catch food...fire.... trying to stay injury free is tough when you haven't eaten.. with each passing hour it continues to get worse!! And it can weigh on you mentally.....along with physical..... food is very important yes...

[@zacinthewild]

Your brain is your first tool and if it’s not working right everything else suffers and your brain needs calories😁

[@jamesholding3563]

(E.V.M)💪 Extended Videos Matter

[@chrisoneill325]

I'm only like 10 mins into the video and I know others have said similar, but the back and forth switching between the two of you and the mismatched camera angles are reminiscent of those 2020-21 videos where they tried to make it look like they're sitting together but they're obviously in separate locations sitting in front of green screens. 🤣

[@zacinthewild]

Trying to figure out format exactly but we were definitely in the same shop🤣

[@chrisoneill325]

@@zacinthewild all good, we believe you! That was just what was brought to mind while watching.