041 – Kyle Nelson from Flying Shark Knives

Knife Perspective Podcast

041 Show Info – Kyle Nelson of Flying Shark Knives

Show Topic: Kyle and Dan talk with Kyle Nelson from Flying Shark Knives

Overview:

Today we are pleased to have the man in the purple jacket, Kyle Nelson from Flying Shark Knives with us on the show! Kyle makes some great handle material combos and it was great to learn a little bit more about the man behind the jacket.

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  • Mark Hopper sprays it and I think i will but I have luck with dipping it and painting it for the painting I use 3 coats to get good coverage

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Interview

Early Years / Family

• Where did you grow up
• How did you meet your wife and wear does it rank on the Dan and Kyle scale
• What was your first knife
  • Gas Station Knives
  • Collett Knives Survival Knife
    • Instagram: Collettknives
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• Favorite knife
  • You made / You did not make
  • What knife do you use the most
• Why / how did you get started?
• Where do you get your inspiration?
• How did you get the idea for the purple jacket

Knife Scale Making

• Did you start off making knives or handles?
• What drew you to wanting to make handle scales
• What designs do you like best
• What materials do you like to use
• Where do you see the industry going
• How do you sell your scales

Find out more about Flying Shark Knives

• Website:
  • https://flyingsharkknives.weebly.com
  • https://www.etsy.com/shop/FlyingSharkKnives
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingsharkknives
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Flyingsharkknives/

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