Meet The Creator of Magnacut | Larrin Thomas

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  • Опубліковано 28 гру 2024

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  • @MelissaBackwoods
    @MelissaBackwoods Рік тому +12

    Larrin is brilliant! Love seeing him and his passion for metallurgy being featured on the show, he and his father have done so much for the knifemaking industry!

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому +3

      Both of them are awesome and have an open invite to crash the store anytime!

  • @joshuarosenblatt
    @joshuarosenblatt Рік тому +3

    Larrin is a treasure trove of information for all fans of steel and blades.

  • @brettbick4581
    @brettbick4581 Рік тому +9

    You’re my hero, Larrin…Magnacut is absolutely the new king of steels and my personal favorite. Congratulations!

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching Brett!

  • @matthewkuhl79
    @matthewkuhl79 4 місяці тому +1

    Dr Thomas is an absolute asset to the knife community

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  4 місяці тому

      And one of the nicest guys! He and his family have a open invite to crash the store anytime

  • @mattdagger1480
    @mattdagger1480 Рік тому +5

    Magnacut and s90v are my two favorite steels. I could listen to Larrin talk for hours. Such a good dude!

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching and we could listen to him for hours as well 👍

  • @Bit2brain
    @Bit2brain 10 місяців тому +2

    Larrin’s huge passion for metallurgy really shines here.

  • @toddcarr.
    @toddcarr. Рік тому +9

    Love listening to Larrin talk about steel and history of steels. Definatly a very knowledgeable person who has been a great boon to the knife industry. Thanks for the great vid and keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching Todd!

  • @jonesyxxiv
    @jonesyxxiv Рік тому +4

    Magnacut is already the most common steel in my knife collection. I love it.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      Sweet!

    • @eskee1
      @eskee1 8 місяців тому

      U must have some money then or a small knife collection...

    • @jonesyxxiv
      @jonesyxxiv 8 місяців тому

      @@eskee1 Off the top of my head in Magnacut I’ve got a Winterblade Factor, a Hinderer Eklipse, a rebladed Demko AD20, a Demko AD22, a Tactile knife co Maverick, Tactile Bexar, and a tactile Rockwall. Not the majority of my collection but probably a plurality.

  • @mcsquirgle
    @mcsquirgle Рік тому +3

    A magnacut based Damascus product that could compete with Damasteel would really be the coolest thing. It would be a great way for Dr.Thomas to come full circle to his youth with his father being a Damascus maker

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому +1

      That has a certain symmetry to it

  • @poncho151
    @poncho151 Рік тому +2

    There are gems in every industry who push things forward and Larrin is undoubtedly one of them in the knife industry. Also I’m glad he talked a little bit about the technical side of magnacut because that’s what is so special about it and as he said, a game changer. I see alot of people claiming magnacut is all hype but it’s essentially a proof of concept that opens the door to more “stainless tool steels”. Just imagine a stainless 10v or k390 equivalent!

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому +1

      Dr. Thomas is not only someone who is pushing the industry because it is his job but he has a love for that few we have met surpass

  • @rhubarbrhino
    @rhubarbrhino 5 місяців тому +1

    Awesome interview! How good are engineers!

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  5 місяців тому +1

      Dr Thomas has a open invite to crash the store anytime!

  • @rognuald9007
    @rognuald9007 Рік тому +1

    Im glad to hear that there are more steels in the works.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      We can't wait to see what Dr. Thomas comes up with next!

  • @DudesIn101
    @DudesIn101 Рік тому +2

    The Magna Carta of Magnacut, really cool to hear everything he had to say,that's why I love this chann,it's not only knives,it's every thing about the knives,the creators,the steel,heat treatment, quenching,just everything about them,and Magnacut steel is the best version of blades I've found,I put it through what most wouldn't,and it's definitely something that's changed the industry, forever it gets others thinking and I can appreciate this information that creates knowledge to move forward in the beast of blades,in case you didn't know,I'ma blade freak too!,thanks for the vid,see ya on the next one!

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому +1

      Dr. Thomas is a wealth of history and information!

  • @SpaceDave3000
    @SpaceDave3000 Рік тому +1

    KSN is legend. He and Pete of C&A are my muses.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @mikecurtis2585
    @mikecurtis2585 Рік тому +2

    Nice that was a great interview! Love Magnacut it's been great for me!

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching Mike!

  • @georgecook5120
    @georgecook5120 Рік тому +1

    I have both of his books which are very interesting reading.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching! We can't wait to see what Dr. Thomas comes out with in the future as well

  • @paullambert4445
    @paullambert4445 Рік тому +1

    What an interesting guy. Thanks for sharing. 🔪🎸

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      One of our favorites!

  • @EBAK-zr6vc
    @EBAK-zr6vc Рік тому +1

    Great interview!

  • @grattof
    @grattof Рік тому +1

    Very interesting interview. I enjoyed it very much.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @Salamando3D
    @Salamando3D Рік тому +2

    It's so fun to listen to knife designers and metallurgists brain-dump on us plebs about stuff we enjoy so much! I have yet to acquire a knife with a blade using MC but I'm on the hunt 😁
    Thanks Larrin for being willing to get in front of a camera to tell us more about you and TC for interviewing him! Great stuff! 👍

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому +2

      We are all geeks for something and most of us here are knife nerds to some degree or another

  • @franka9760
    @franka9760 Рік тому +2

    Thanks TC for sharing that visit with Larrin! He is one of the stars of the knife community. I just finished reading his new book The Story of Knife Steel--highly recommended! I look forward to seeing what he does with Buck Knives!

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      Definitely a star but nice as he can be as well!

  • @zdenekbart
    @zdenekbart Рік тому

    Larrin I have Dawson Knives Huntsman in Magna-Cut, and Bark River BRAVO1 LT in Magna-Cut and it is perfect steel. Thank you so much. 🔥🇨🇿

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому +1

      Dr. Larrin is awesome!

  • @galenmullenax4039
    @galenmullenax4039 Рік тому +3

    WOW, that is so much interesting knowledge for my brain to acquire!!!
    TC and Larrin are totally mesmerizing on their knowledge of the industry!! I've been to school and also proud to hear Buck Knives are going to get involved!! Thanks again TC SMKW!! WOW!!

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching Galen!

  • @backwoodsboy73-mx6wi
    @backwoodsboy73-mx6wi Рік тому +7

    I was surprised when Buck came out with the 110 in magnacut but it seems like a lot of knife companies are coming out with it now days.

    • @wesb123
      @wesb123 Рік тому +2

      If one has the means to use the best materials available then it would be a shame not to I think. 🔪

    • @CDS.26
      @CDS.26 Рік тому +1

      I was excited to see the Kershaw Leek in Magnacut. I got one and I’m excited to see if it’s worth the hype.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      We love when great knife companies us awesome materials

  • @bwax1542
    @bwax1542 Рік тому +3

    This was an awesome interview! Love my MagnaCut knives. Thanks for posting this

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому +1

      Dr. Thomas was great to have in house and he has an open invite to the store any time!

  • @poppacooter
    @poppacooter Рік тому +1

    awesome story.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @oldmateadz
    @oldmateadz Рік тому +2

    Larrin, you're an absolute legend in the knife community. You've made knife collecting so much more exciting. Magnacut is awesome. Keen to get my hands on your next steel invention ;)

  • @mastersun82
    @mastersun82 Рік тому +1

    Good job TC. So many knife YTbers can’t stay quiet to let their guests speak.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @huntmorgan2
    @huntmorgan2 Рік тому +1

    My deka in magnacut is my absolute fav light weight edc beater. I say beater in the best possible way. Awesome geeting to see and hear someone from this side of community.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      Dr. Larrin is a great ambassador of the knife world!

  • @chrishinkle5982
    @chrishinkle5982 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for sharing!👊🏻Very interesting to hear how this all unfolded for him and magnacut is a great steel

  • @lannylancaster62
    @lannylancaster62 Рік тому +1

    A great interview. Seems like knife steel has been the source of competition in the EDC community so it good to see the back story on Magnacut. I believe, like most things, no steel is perfect for every application. It's a delicate balancing act of properties to achieve a stated goal with any side benefits discovered along the way. I look forward to Larrin's next steel.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      We can't wait to see what he comes up with next!

  • @MichaelE.Douroux
    @MichaelE.Douroux Рік тому +1

    Great interview! Was wondering what Larrin thought the optimal HRC would be for his MagnaCut?

  • @bladegod5286
    @bladegod5286 Рік тому +2

    Magnacut is one of my favorite blade steels

  • @heavychevy4616
    @heavychevy4616 Рік тому +1

    thank u gentlemen

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for watching!

  • @marzcapone9939
    @marzcapone9939 Рік тому +2

    Love this type of innovation, and the response by knife makers. Got a Spyderco Native 5 Salt a few weeks ago, and just ordered a RMJ Tactical Unmei in Magnacut.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому +1

      The Salt is great and RMJ makes some sweet blades!

  • @roycolglazier1061
    @roycolglazier1061 Рік тому +3

    Thrilling
    I'm a retired computer geek, but ANYTHING highly technical does appeal to my general interests. THANKS, TC for having this amazing gentleman on! And thanks, Larrin for your presentation that was informative as well as completely without pretense! I've thouroughly enjoyed my early evening as a result! Kudos BOTH...
    RRC😀👍❗️

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching RRC!

  • @phenpier82
    @phenpier82 Рік тому +1

    I loved this insight into Dr. Thomas and Magnacut 😊

  • @redbullbundy
    @redbullbundy Рік тому +1

    Absolute legend and super nice guy. I love knife steel nerds videos.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      One of the nicest people ever and Dr. Thomas has an open invite to crash the store anytime!

  • @ZakWilson
    @ZakWilson Рік тому +2

    I'm really excited for Larrin's other steels. Niomax is one that has appeared on his website; I have the impression it's something like AEB-L with added niobium, which should be an ultra-tough stainless.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      We always get excited when something new is posted on knifesteelnerds.com

  • @randyscj429
    @randyscj429 Рік тому +1

    Hello SMKW, A "cut above" just about says it all, huh? Thanks for the good work and vids!! Be safe and take care, "God Bless", sincerely, Randy. 🙏😇👊

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching Randy! We always gotta stay sharp

  • @tekhen-px9wl
    @tekhen-px9wl Рік тому +1

    Very informative interview! Thank you SMKWs

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @T_D_B_
    @T_D_B_ Рік тому +1

    Never got deep into steels but this was very cool and I feel a deep dive down the rabbit hole coming! 😊

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      It is awesome to get into and with knifesteelnerds.com easy to understand

  • @jonathanwatson268
    @jonathanwatson268 Рік тому +1

    One of my favorite things about MagnaCut is how broadly available it is on so many knives. I am a sweaty guy who works in outdoor temps so my knives get soaked. Other very stainless steels were very niche and only used by a few makers so my selection was limited. MagnaCut has changed that.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      MagnaCut has changed the game!

  • @craigkennedy6058
    @craigkennedy6058 Рік тому +1

    Great interview. Thanks!!!

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching Craig!

  • @KipSalmon
    @KipSalmon Рік тому +1

    Great stuff! Got his new book, very interesting and informative

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      We need to pick up a copy for ourselves!

  • @Hungrybird474
    @Hungrybird474 Рік тому +4

    Sweet steel ❤. I was thinking it would have been hilarious of Larrin rolled in with the red friendly neighborhood sweater . That was a good story . So is smkw going to do the knfiemaker series with the knife maker stories . I think the boss said something about it when yall did a pocket check vid .

    • @Tree_Stabbing_Troy
      @Tree_Stabbing_Troy Рік тому +2

      That would have been great!!!

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому +1

      Here is episode 1 of Tales of a Wandering Knife Trader ua-cam.com/video/3DY63If5Oag/v-deo.html

  • @tomlomax3323
    @tomlomax3323 Рік тому +1

    Just got a knife with magnacut . Im excited to try it out.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      We hope you like it as much as we do!

  • @mikereese15
    @mikereese15 Рік тому +1

    Awesome interview

  • @williammorales9826
    @williammorales9826 Рік тому +1

    Really enjoyed knowing about magnacut

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching William M!

  • @IronCan88
    @IronCan88 4 місяці тому +1

    Just ordered a set of 6 kitchen knives made of magnacut. Hopefully he can make a blade that is 10 in toughness and 10 in hardness and 10 in corrosion resistance, then i will order another set and quit. For now, magnacut will stay with me forever ❤

  • @edgblades
    @edgblades 16 днів тому +1

    Pretty awesome of him to wear a Hershey Park T.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  15 днів тому +1

      Larrin is awesome!

  • @piperkennard1039
    @piperkennard1039 Рік тому +1

    Awesome brother 👌

  • @RandysWSG
    @RandysWSG Рік тому +1

    Excellent video!

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching Randy!

  • @darenmcgovern4285
    @darenmcgovern4285 Рік тому +1

    A great story.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @frankbama3989
    @frankbama3989 Рік тому +2

    Most of the great ideas were accidents. This was very educational, Still new to knives, but videos like this really teach me a lot about knives and metals. Hope to be back in the store by the end of the summer.

  • @KennethThibodaux-dl4dc
    @KennethThibodaux-dl4dc Рік тому +1

    I love cruwear! Well magna cut get as sharp as cruwear?

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      Take your time and it can be as sharp as any other!

    • @thorwaldjohanson2526
      @thorwaldjohanson2526 11 місяців тому

      You will need diamond abrasives to properly sharpen Magnacut. But for cruwear that should be the same.

  • @JustinBrown25
    @JustinBrown25 Рік тому

    So what’s magnacut close to in edge retention?

    • @REAPER-1xxx
      @REAPER-1xxx Рік тому

      He rates Magnacut, S35vn, Cruwear, 4v and D2 all the same at 5 out of 10.

  • @TheAdequateMedia
    @TheAdequateMedia Рік тому +2

    Is he the guy with the fun videos about blade steel science?

  • @HindererCollector41
    @HindererCollector41 Рік тому +2

    good video yall

  • @imopn
    @imopn Рік тому

    I really hope we get a Paramilitary 2 and Para 3 in Magnacut soon. I lost my knife at a damn airport and need a new one soon. But I really want Magnacut

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      That would be super sweet!

  • @tgonzalez1983
    @tgonzalez1983 Рік тому +1

    Legend!

  • @elvinamillaneam
    @elvinamillaneam Рік тому +1

    Greetings TC, Can't wait to see a Buck 110 in magnacut...

    • @tomlomax3323
      @tomlomax3323 Рік тому +2

      Buck did I think a small run of 110 in magnacut maybe a 1000 of them

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому +1

      That would be sweet!

  • @skinner18375
    @skinner18375 Рік тому +1

    Interesting

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching Doug!

  • @garrettbrown7170
    @garrettbrown7170 Рік тому +1

    Saw the thumbnail and thought the exclusive marilla was back for a minute😅

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      There is always hope of another run!

  • @thomassullivan6016
    @thomassullivan6016 Рік тому +1

    The riddle of steel 🤔

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      Conan! What is best in life?

  • @craigmiller8654
    @craigmiller8654 Рік тому

    TYFYS

  • @davidpape9179
    @davidpape9179 Рік тому +1

    Buck 110 in magnacut yeah buddy!!

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      That would be awesome!

  • @viscousmartincarey7031
    @viscousmartincarey7031 7 місяців тому

    Old Larren looks like he been eatin good.
    Got that magnacut money.
    I’m jk haha I love the steel ❤️

  • @DONK0
    @DONK0 Рік тому +1

    A buck collaboration in a few months? Aww yeahh

  • @chrisreuther4546
    @chrisreuther4546 Рік тому

    I love the Marilla but they treated it so soft

  • @backwoodsboy73-mx6wi
    @backwoodsboy73-mx6wi Рік тому +1

    Case trapper in magnacut?😂

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      That would kick booty!

  • @diezelvh4133
    @diezelvh4133 Рік тому +1

    Now if we could just get companies to heat treat it properly. Everything is to soft right now. Except Montana Knife Co.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching

  • @lordemperorwu1
    @lordemperorwu1 Рік тому

    Hah! Magnacut is nothing compared to my Ultra Porn Steel 666. Problem is just that I can't sell knives made out of Ups666. Too dangerous. Everytime someone drops one of my knives, the planet gets split. Last time I handed one to somebody was letting a T-Rex compare it to his teeth and you know what happened to dinosaurs!

  • @BayouGusto
    @BayouGusto Місяць тому

    Super steels baahhh whatever! And then this happened.

  • @isaiahpavlik1430
    @isaiahpavlik1430 Рік тому +1

    His father created Stainless Damascus........
    No Wonder he made Magnacut.
    Welp......I m gonna call it.
    His son is gonna create a real light saber.......😳😎😂🤣

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому +1

      ...we can only hope!

  • @onemanhisdub1969
    @onemanhisdub1969 Рік тому +1

    I've spent over 12 months trying to get anything in magnacut in the uk. Perhaps one day.....

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому

      There is more and more coming out each day!

  • @knifelore1647
    @knifelore1647 Рік тому +2

    Obviously I am not an metal dude, My question is, is the mountain seen on the wall behind you a real one? It kinda reminds me of looking from downtown Pigeon Forge looking down the road towards Gatlinburg? I know totally of base! An yes I am a knife lover! Thanks!

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Рік тому +1

      It is exactly inspired by that

  • @mgtowanonymous3120
    @mgtowanonymous3120 7 місяців тому +1

    *WILD AS HELL TO KNOW 1 DUDE INVENTED IT AND THIS IS HIM 8-○*

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  7 місяців тому

      And so young! We can't wait to see what else Dr Thomas comes up with next

  • @Tree_Stabbing_Troy
    @Tree_Stabbing_Troy Рік тому +1

    Dr. Larrin Thomas book "The Story of Knife Steel" is a really interesting read.
    🔪🔩🤓