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Brent Stubblefield
New on YouTube: The RimFire FieldMate

New on YouTube: The RimFire FieldMate

Our latest YouTube video explores the history and all of the features of our longest-standing knife design, the Rimfire FieldMate. From a discussion about how the current iteration of the blade profile came to life to details about the construction and features of the knife- Brent provides an in depth look at this best seller.   Watch now and don't forget to subscribe to our channel to never miss a video!

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Brent Stubblefield
New on YouTube: How To Sharpen A Knife

New on YouTube: How To Sharpen A Knife

A step-by-step guide from Join or Die Founder and expert knifemaker Brent Stubblefield. Sharpening knives is a skill that can be developed and learned over time. This video discusses the basics of knife sharpening in enough detail to act as a helpful field guide for both new and experienced individuals wanting to hone and sharpen their blades. Subscribe to the JOIN OR DIE YouTube Channel to be the first to see our new videos: https://bit.ly/3LQT3OI  

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Brent Stubblefield
Randomness- Perceptions on Damascus Patterning

Randomness- Perceptions on Damascus Patterning

 My question is: Does "random" in this (or any) context describe a verifiable condition or a limit of perception? My answer is: It describes a limit of perception. This is, of course, not a scientist's answer, but it may be that anybody's answer would be unscientific. My answer is based on the belief that pattern is verifiable by limited information, whereas the information required to verify randomness is unlimited. What is perceived, as random within a given limit, may be seen as part of a pattern within a wider limit." -Wendell Berry, Home Economics Random pattern Damascus is not random...

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Brent Stubblefield
Join or Die on YouTube

Join or Die on YouTube

One of the main goals of our shop is to build community and create a space for learning and knowledge. With that being said, we're proud to announce that we're launching our YouTube channel in a big way! We've been working to create a ton of informational videos to provide in depth looks at our products, processes and people. Check out our first video, talking about our Snake Oil Knife Balm below. We will be launching new videos regularly on our YouTube. Make sure to visit the page and hit that subscribe button so you never miss one!

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