John Danaher explains his fascination with knives | Lex Fridman Podcast Clips

[@LexClips]

Full podcast episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4u1k3dtppahY7c Lex Fridman podcast channel: kzbin.info Guest bio: John Danaher is one of the greatest coaches and minds in martial arts history.

[@erichibler2112]

I really digg both Lex and John. 👍 Lex is a deep and intelligent conversationalist and very open minded. His stellar podcast covers cutting edge interesting topics regularly and I tune in often. John is a modern jujitsu instructional leader and ground breaking genius strategist for ADCC rules jujitsu. His insights have changed the game of jujitsu significantly... However, no matter how cool it is for John to read and listen and make assessments, it's not the same as experience over time. Especially in other fields where others may have spent their lives training and studying for as long or longer than he has done as a jujitsu instructor. It is my opinion that everyone should have their own opinions as long as they understand they remain within there perspective fields when dealing out advice that they have no clue of. Stating that guns are superior to knives is short sighted to say the least. It's like saying a Ferrari is superior to a Jeep. All depends on where you're racing. (speed vs terrain). Everyone shouldn't automatically blow someone because they have an expertise in a certain field and think that covers everything that comes out of there mouths as genius...

[@Garspawnish]

Brilliant man, a poet, philosopher, and his way of thinking and analysis is deeply inspiring. What an amazing mind.

[@yeahdaegzzzzz9831]

Hahahahaha no

[@sithlorddarthbong4959]

Crom approves of his explanation about the riddle of steel

[@philanthropicnightmare1206]

as a knife maker myself, this was cool to listen to the parallels. John obviously knows his knives 👍

[@kogrady2409]

I wish he posted more knives. I’d love to know what makers he is a fan of.

[@felipestrm]

is there anything he doesn’t know

[@brownjatt21]

Do you sell knives? Or just for hobby If so I'll buy one off you.

[@ArchieSuave]

I wasn’t ever sure if he just liked knives or knew about the different intricacies of the different steels. Hearing his take on what knife needs call toughness vs hardness, I think he has a good idea. I’ve always been curious what kind of knives he gets good students. Now judging by the fact that he talks about rust and utility, and that they are mostly fixed blades, I feel like he probably just appreciates a simple steel like 1095 which still requires care to not rust but is very tough and easy to sharpen.

[@philanthropicnightmare1206]

@@brownjatt21 I don't currently sell knives. just a hobby. maybe someday when my work is of consistent quality. thanks though

[@SpaceHawk13]

As someone who works in a deli and cuts sandwiches with a knife for a living I feel I really have a good understanding of the lettuce to mayonnaise ratio.

[@sticks2478]

I've seen john before but never on such a deep dive on different topics. Super interesting to listen to his break down on topics.. great guest

[@alichiffra6455]

Incredible how someone's passion in one field, can translate beautifully and metaphorically to be applied for other disciplines. Love how this channel brings this subtly but so well put. Evetytime I listen to any conversations on this channel, I have no idea where it would lead. But the journey of the conversation is beautiful.

[@davidhughes838]

Beautifully said

[@antons6840]

When you understand the way, it reveals itself in all things.

[@MikeJones-vb1me]

This gentleman gets it. As I knife maker, I appreciate the eloquence with which he describes knives and their historical importance to the human race.

[@TimQueenan]

A drop the mic moment at every single layer John described.

[@onyxraze]

I've been obsessed with knives since I was a small child. Hoarded a secret collection of 50 something pocket knives my parents were unaware of until they weren't lol. Never even considered to bother questioning why. Its irrelevant. 32 now.... couldn't tell you how many knives, or how many different varieties, or how many different calibers of quality. Origins, manufacturers, materials, price, materials, ect.

[@interuniversal321]

We are probably evolved to have a fascination with knives, for good reason.

[@onyxraze]

@@interuniversal321 agreed.

[@whitebroccoli694]

Same here but my parents found mine. I’ve recently started collecting knives as an adult.

[@onyxraze]

@@whitebroccoli694 I'm not a spiritual person or anything, but I can't think of a better alternative to describe my enthusiasm for a damn good knife lol

[@brownjatt21]

Lmao i didn't get very far before my parents found mine. Funny thing is i had bought a gun and hid it from them too and they just so happened to find my 2 big ass knives on the same day as they found the gun. They sat me down all concerned and asked me if i had joined a gang 😂. I was like nooooo i Just always had a fascination for weapons and now i have a job and money i bought some stuff. Now older i own 12 guns, few swords, few types of Bows and many knives. Im not stopping any time soon, just love weaponry.

[@CaseyCJL]

Thank you John. As a knife collector that was truly beautiful to hear, I'll remember that analogy forever.

[@JGunit]

As a knife, this cut deep.

[@Xceloverdose]

You were sharp there

[@haddenindustries2922]

I could listen to this man all day long

[@Astar9988]

Living the Balance. The edge is everything. This is a beautiful metaphor 🙏

[@EliteTrainerBrad]

What a rare human... Feels weird to be so grateful to a man you've never met.

[@user-wo9jj6ii6t]

This man is very wise, excellent podcast Lex!

[@jontshyza]

Beautiful words sensei 🙏🏽

[@drebodollaz3504]

I was on shrooms examining my karambit, and I started thinking of the power transferred during the process of forging. And how it’s molded from power to create a devastating point of impact.

[@margaretbooth384]

Love listening to his Zen wisdom on knives. I cannot even look at a very sharp knife as it terrorizes me but love all the Kill Bill movies! We are indeed strange humans

[@misterdeluxia5948]

i would consider some knives as art for sure. some of them are breath taking

[@aalekhine5109]

Goat on Goat interaction... incredible.

[@HigherPlanes]

I love Japanese chef knives. The upper echelon of Japanese knives are works of art made in the same form as Samurai swords, and you can easily spend a grand on a single blade.

[@TheKeithIvar]

I really love this guy. Warrior philosopher gentleman.

[@kyleshanaberger7117]

My love for knives comes from the fact that they are one of the oldest tools mankind developed and its basic characteristics have not changed the materials change but the purpose hasn't I use knives everyday for work and have always carried one and more often than not someone ends up needing a sharp tool. From opening a box to opening a communist its a simple design that can preform so many tasks.

[@ThePennyL]

i hope this clip gets more views... profound AF

[@jamesquinless1777]

This is a tremendous gift.

[@NESA79]

4:55 The master receives his compliment

[@DeliriumTrigger2]

"Learn the Way broadly, and you will see it in all things"

[@lsporter88]

Perfect analogy in my humble opinion. Great video.

[@abk5294]

Beautiful metaphors

[@ethimself5064]

Makes me wonder what kind of steel the old-timer hammers were made of? Tough as tough as can be.

[@liquidketamine8562]

John: 0:13 People in England: *doubt*

[@ardaorhan]

What is a steel compared to the hand that wields it?

[@Anubis.6256]

CONAN, WHAT IS THE RIDDLE OF STEEL?

[@jackroberts9755]

As another professional kinfe-maker in the youtube comments section, this is so great to hear

[@Eysc]

His voice reminds me of Christopher Nolan

[@bubba4202]

This man is fascinating.

[@00ga-booga]

I will contemplate this on the Tree of Woe.

[@donelmore2540]

I love the metaphor with the knives. Have you seen William Henry knives? They are made in McMinville, OR. I’ve had a few and they are beautiful. I gave both my son and my grandson WH Knives.

[@blueagle3000]

I will never look at Steal the same way again. Thx Lex Stay Sharp :)

[@cmega1]

josh barnett had a similar outlook on knives i remember hearing it years ago wish i remember where

[@OmegaSupremeWCheese]

He is a modern day Musashi. Of that I've no doubt.

[@indicacesar]

this world is truly in some way or another ALL CONNECTED . we are really one human race .

[@OhioGentlemenArms]

Balance in all aspects of life

[@erichibler2112]

Knives are as viable now as they ever were. Their usage is situational. Firearms are just different. They have certain hindrances like legal issues for carrying making them not as accessible at times when a knife is available. The knives availability, conceal ability, lethality and design specifics are more sophisticated now than ever reaching more people than ever. John's riddle of steal got worked out with Conan lol! What is the riddle of steal? Flesh is power... Control the mind and that is greater than any steel... John knows metaphors not knives...🗡️💀

[@kogrady2409]

Guns also don’t have much function outside of shooting people unlike knives which have hundreds. Both are morally neutral though and can be used for good or evil depending on who wields the tool.

[@littlethuggie]

Good luck with that.

[@PalKrammer]

Eric, As a firearms enthusiast, I agree with you. Knife making is fascinating - I’m always watching Forged In Fire.

[@gasstationpeanuts1814]

But you know what they say about knife fights: the loser dies in the street, the winner dies in the ambulance.

[@landoncube769]

A blackbelt becomes Damascus steel with many layers

[@MrJihadkoplo]

well, john should try 440c, cpm s30v, vg10 and 154cm super steel...that way less care than normal carbon steel...

[@joevanthemansmith]

this is a very interesting thing to have heard

[@jameslam1759]

Humans were the top of the food chain with stone tools and fire. Steel came much later and well after man had reached the top.

[@Bethune_Groundstaff]

I took it mean “stone knives”

[@maxmelser35]

Came to this expecting John to have thought deeply about knives, was not disapointed.

[@Priceluked]

Did Danaher just reference the "Riddle of Steel" from Conan the Barbarian lol?

[@neilkale8568]

Ironically If you wear the same rashguard long enough it causes a rash

[@ethancntower8850]

This guy: goes on for what seems like an hour waxing poetic with analogies and metaphors to spare. Me: I like it cuz its shiny🤤

[@Acuteknife]

It’s all about Vanadium carbides to harden the joints of the player. Then you mix in the correct amount of chromium until they have Gordon Ryan hair and become stainless.

[@johncollins211]

Hes talking of alchemy both spiritual and functional. The process of purification.

[@Klodshans85]

I wanna hear Danaher talk about my Rambo knife :D

[@stephenstuckey]

Up close and personal. Intimate. Allows u to really look into the eyes of your victim. Jus sayin🐸

[@teekandy]

You stabbed somebody before ?

[@ak47monster49]

Is that a cas knife

[@andredubois4601]

"It's what separates humans" haha literally

[@mikey5913]

These clips should have some brief info about the guest in the description. Edit: my dumbass just noticed the pinned comment right above 😆 thanks lol

[@moisesnavarro6051]

lol, for a moment i thought he was gonna say "jiujitsu can cook you a meal" xD

[@danawankinthewoods.5642]

I find JD weird. One day they gonna see this fellas hard drive and I wont be surprised at what they find tbh.

[@sekwar]

John really reminds me of the tortoise sensei from Kung Fu Panda.

[@groovycarter]

If you don’t bend then you break

[@utkarshraj229]

i thought i am alone in admiring sharp weapons

[@teekandy]

Yea right only you pal

[@davidjensen2411]

#Balance

[@lukewaller9626]

Time to sharpen my knives I think

[@JOSHOCEANS]

I use a metaphorical knife. : )

[@dco1019]

Everything is a knife!

[@gameof2483]

I want John to go on about a rock or a log like this. Might be funny

[@kitchensouffle]

meregali with the knife is too much

[@sanderson9338]

I'm interested in the 30ft rule everyone says a knife loses against a gun but crime reports, police interaction reports and others dispute this. A knife is an elegant weapon sometimes, its always personal. Other times it's just a utility tool. Blades fascinate me always have especially individual hand forged pieces. I get Danahers fascination it's a balance between hardness and flexibility the analogy comparing it to ju jit su is appropriate.

[@geekvinos]

Imagine if other disciplines applied the same critical thinking and level of introspective analysis. #politics

[@CrazyHeartRanch]

Just as steel is perishable so to are the skills of martial arts....$$$$

[@daheikkinen]

As a butter knife, I feel slightly offended

[@SamuraiKidMusic]

Oss

[@Ybby999]

Eh. You could make pretty much almost all the same arguments for a hammer. Does he have a hammer collection too?

[@Jedi_Triangle]

Ju jit su, came from the katana,

[@gabrielbenitez6975]

That's not a knife...

[@vivasanand]

Jiu jit su can make u a meal

[@Mggggssss]

i watched the whole thing but understood nithing

[@jameswoods2576]

A#1

[@thomasmule1216]

This dude is always dressed like he’s ready for a no gi match at any point

[@MarcRitzMD]

Aikido like the plastic knife among the martial arts. Keep it, I would rather use my teeth with my steak

[@kylieminou7775]

Are there women training with John Danaher or is boys only?

[@martinlastname8548]

He looks like a guy that is a fan of knifes

[@toreandrejenssen9045]

🙏💯

[@MontyQueues]

yeye

[@Digger927]

Human civilization couldn't have began without iron? Well I'll be darn...I thought we went through a stone age, a bronze age, etc...long before we found iron. Is this guy drunk or just so self absorbed he's forgotten history?

[@thos1618]

He said knife dummy. Could apply the idea to a sharpened rock.

[@Digger927]

@@thos1618 Listen more closely before calling someone dummy. He said a knife is made of steel, steel starts as ore in the ground then goes on to talk about ore and shiny steel.

[@ElViciao16]

Second 🥲

[@Hsmiles]

First!

[@ElViciao16]

Second 😂

[@firstname3219]

HELLO !!

[@casper5379]

Yawn

[@yungnietzsche2302]

He is the Uber nerd, a legend amongst us all!

[@dimon-pilates]

ahhh, the riddle of steel

[@gurkarngill2381]

Wow.

[@gurkarngill2381]

I wonder if this was understood by our Gurus through Miri Piri. And the creation of Khalsa.

[@justicepeace9104]

It's just a knife John

[@MastersmokeABUSE]

I see Danaher, & I click

[@djzacmaniac]

A knife would negate 70% of juijitsu

[@thos1618]

Why would you ignore 70% of jiujitsu defense?

[@teekandy]

@@thos1618 🤣

[@yeahdaegzzzzz9831]

Tldr: I'm a weird old creep

[@MartyMcDonnald]

I GAVE THE 666th LIKE!!! 👹👹👹👹👹👹