John Roy, Dawson Knives: The Knife Junkie Podcast (Episode 513)

John Roy of Dawson Knives joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 513 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/513).Dawson Knives began 50 years ago in a dilapidated barn, using machinery cobbled together with parts from the local landfill. Barry Dawson started Dawson Knives in 1973, after his tour of duty in Vietnam. Now retired, Barry continues to consult on new designs and processes.As time passed and his children grew, they fell in love with knives and creating beautiful tools that would last a lifetime. Today, a third generation of Dawson's sons and daughters have learned knife-making and worked to fill the shoes of their parents and grandparents and take Dawson Knives into the next 50 years.Roy, a second-generation Dawson knife maker who received personal instruction from Barry Dawson, has been creating and manufacturing custom knives for more than 20 years. He currently oversees operations at Dawson Knives.Dawson Knives also makes rare and one-of-a-kind pieces, like Damascus bowies and European and Asian-inspired swords, created by Dennis Cook.Use The Knife Junkie's discount code ("knifejunkie") to receive 15% off any purchase from Dawson Knives. Find Dawson Knives online at https://www.dawsonknives.com, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dawsonknives, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/dawsonknives.Be sure to support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details. You can also support The Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives.Let us know what you thought about this episode and leave a rating and/or a review. Your feedback is appreciated. You can also call the listener line at 724-466-4487 or email bob@theknifejunkie.com with any comments, feedback, or suggestions.To watch or listen to past episodes of the podcast, visit https://theknifejunkie.com/listen. And for professional podcast hosting, use The Knife Junkie's podcast platform of choice: https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost.