Sweet Edges: Where Ice Cream Meets Steel
Sweet Edges: Where Ice Cream Meets Steel
Celebrating National Ice Cream Day (July 21) and Our Blade Collections!
Happy National Ice Cream Day, fellow dessert enthusiasts and blade aficionados!
Today, as we celebrate the creamy, dreamy world of frozen treats, let's take a moment to appreciate another realm of diversity: the fascinating world of knife collecting.
Just as your local ice cream parlor boasts a rainbow of flavors, from classic vanilla to daring durian, the knife collector's display case shimmers with an equally tantalizing array of blades. And much like how your ice cream preferences might reveal something about your personality, a knife collector's chosen specialties can offer intriguing insights into their character.
Consider the vintage ice cream scoop collector; the knife world's equivalent might be the antique Bowie knife enthusiast. Both appreciate the patina of history, the stories etched into well-worn metal, and the craftsmanship of a bygone era.
For those who gravitate towards the exotic mango-chili sorbet, there are collectors of ornate Japanese tantōs or intricate Pakistani churi knives. These connoisseurs savor the artistry and cultural significance of their blades as much as an adventurous foodie relishes that unexpected flavor combination.
Practical mint chocolate chip lovers find their kindred spirits in collectors of everyday carry (EDC) knives. These folks appreciate tools that are both functional and enjoyable, ready to tackle whatever life serves up—be it a stubborn package or a surprise ice cream social.
And let's not forget the ice cream sandwich—that delightful combination of complementary elements. In the knife world, we see this in collectors of matched sets: the perfect pairing of a chef's knife with its paring knife companion, or a hunting knife nestled alongside its skinning counterpart.
Just as there are ice cream purists who stick to one favorite flavor, some knife collectors specialize in a single brand or style. Others, like those who can never resist trying the flavor of the month, constantly seek out new and unique additions to their collections.
Whether you're more interested in the cold steel of an ice cream scoop or the hot-forged steel of a Damascus blade, today is a day to appreciate variety.
So why not celebrate by enjoying your favorite frozen treat while admiring your knife collection—or even buying a knife? And you can use our affiliate links too! We appreciate it!!
Just remember: lick the ice cream, not the knife!
Happy National Ice Cream Day, and happy collecting!
The NoVA-2 EDC Kiradashi knife is a design collaboration between Bob DeMarco of the Knife Junkie Podcast and ABS Journeyman Bladesmith Matt Chase of Hogtooth Knives.
Following on the success of the NoVA-1 EDC Bowie, the NoVA-2 takes inspiration from the same source, the Hogtooth Knives EDC Tanto, a fixed-blade knife that’s easy to carry in the uptight environs of Northern Virginia.
The Knife Junkie decided to call this series NoVA, in honor of the DC suburbs.
Pre-order your NoVA-2 today before it closes.
Collin Maguire, Mag 10 Knifeworx: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 521)
Collin Maguire of Mag 10 Knifeworx joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 521 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (www.theknifejunkie.com/521).
Collin is a Rhode Island knife maker that creates fixed blades for EDC, cooking, and self-defense using both the stock removal and forging processes.
Find Mag 10 Knifeworx on Instagram at www.instagram.com/mag10knifeworx.
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