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  • Опубликовано: 13 июл 2024
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    In a little town in western Idaho TJ Schwarz is making knives in one of the most high tech garage shops out there and we are here to find out why he started making knives all backwards.
    0:00 Intro
    0:25 Why do you do everything backwards?
    3:13 Sundays Food For Dogs
    4:42 How did you start manufacturing knives?
    7:55 What are your top 3 tools?
    11:16 Do you have any advice for new knife makers?
    11:59 Conclusion

Комментарии • 189

  • @zacinthewild
    @zacinthewild  Год назад +29

    Good news! TJ is hooking you guys up. Use code ZAC10 to get 10% off your first order at schwarzknives.com.

    • @enriquescott2983
      @enriquescott2983 Год назад

      That's what I'm talkin about that's what I talkin about we like his and we product we're long time customers

    • @chrisoneill325
      @chrisoneill325 Год назад

      I got an error message of "This promotion has ended" when trying to check out. Guess the promo code was only good for the day/weekend?

    • @tj.schwarz
      @tj.schwarz Год назад +1

      @@chrisoneill325 Hello Chris! I've fixed this issue. It should not have expired, but I made a mistake when setting it up. Thanks for pointing that out!

    • @RolleydaPlug
      @RolleydaPlug Год назад

      yo @zacinthewild when you gonna do a knife giveaway? lol

  • @hueginvieny7959
    @hueginvieny7959 Год назад +110

    I appreciate the fact you do this type of content. I'm tired of the sitting at a table and unboxing a knife and showing it off just to get free knives from manufacturer. The fact your out telling the story behind the people who make them not just giving opinions on the products

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Год назад +14

      So glad to hear! I love all my tabletop friends👊

    • @visavispacemnc9019
      @visavispacemnc9019 Год назад +1

      Amen. That is one of the best comme ta I've ever seen.

    • @TravisClark1
      @TravisClark1 Год назад

      I think that's why I've started following. Nick Shabazz style videos are great, but I find myself drifting off to other videos quicker than I used to

  • @tj.schwarz
    @tj.schwarz Год назад +41

    So awesome! I had a ton of fun with you guys in the shop. Thanks for making me look kinda smart 🤣

  • @gmorel1916
    @gmorel1916 Год назад +6

    Been shopping around for kind of a do-all around the farm fixed blade since basically inheriting my family’s small farm and I just found it thanks to this vid lol.

  • @sbaunbooth1932
    @sbaunbooth1932 Год назад +9

    Still my favorite thing to watch on Saturdays. Please keep talking with the maker's and designers

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Год назад +1

      Means the world! More maker stuff coming for sure’

  • @Jsan25
    @Jsan25 Год назад +17

    "The process is the product." The right words at the right time. 🙏 I couldn't agree more.

  • @ryanloesch8684
    @ryanloesch8684 8 месяцев назад +1

    TJ is one of the brightest minds in the knife industry. Love following his career.

  • @Justinator616
    @Justinator616 Год назад +3

    The Overlander fixed blade is my favorite! Can’t wait to take it camping. Thanks Zac for sharing his process!

  • @VisionWords
    @VisionWords Год назад +6

    This is one of the best things you guys do: the stories behind knives and designers and the processes behind it all. Keep it up!

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Год назад

      So glad you liked it! We love telling stories🤘

  • @jeffreydawson4520
    @jeffreydawson4520 Год назад +7

    The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. One of the biggest takeaways from this, for me, is to just get started and not wait until everything is perfect to begin, cause that’ll never happen. Really enjoying your videos brother Zac, keep ‘em coming!

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Год назад

      TJ is a perfect example of that! Glad you’re digging them👊

  • @gabeharlan2601
    @gabeharlan2601 Год назад +2

    He really does an incredible job . I am lucky enough to have gotten the Schwarz Scalpel + , and I love it .

  • @ededc1198
    @ededc1198 Год назад +1

    Nice and informative vid. I appreciate the fast pace and the 12 min length. Thanks, Zac.

  • @natewilder1868
    @natewilder1868 Год назад +1

    Dude! Thanks for putting us in front of these artists/companies… love hearing the stories that I likely wouldn’t otherwise.

  • @Hungrybird474
    @Hungrybird474 Год назад +2

    Heck yeah dude . Made in a garage is a good thing , more control and hands on 👍👏👌👊

  • @2873lonewolf
    @2873lonewolf Год назад +3

    What a great guy TJ is. I love seeing the "younger" designers/makers and hearing what they have to say. I never knew Bill Koenig and TJ knew each other so far back.
    Thanks Zac for bringing TJ to us and letting him explain some of his processes. Now i need to pick up a new knife from TJ, i have support the great makers.

  • @MrSabram07
    @MrSabram07 Год назад +1

    Wow I just bought an overland and now I'm watching a video of the guy who designed it very cool

  • @chaddamron3877
    @chaddamron3877 Год назад +2

    such a cool back story - great vid Zach -- and stellar knives TJ😎💥🤘

  • @wda-59-14
    @wda-59-14 5 месяцев назад

    I just purchased two Overlands (waiting for them to arrive), and then found this video...even though I don't have the knives in hand yet, learning more about TJ and his process has me appreciating them more already.

  • @GOxHAM
    @GOxHAM Год назад +1

    Freaking epic stories. So cool to see how far TJ has come. Keep it up guys!

  • @Alexander210
    @Alexander210 Год назад +1

    I love this stuff! Im happy you went out and actually talked to these makers! Keep up the good content!!! Tell Jamie he's beautiful, btw.

  • @jayceecombs6887
    @jayceecombs6887 Год назад +1

    Definitely a cool dude, smart way "backwards!" Kinda amazing in this small area! Very talented! I have always loved Columbia Knife, The Quality, the price, thank you! J

  • @1341usmc
    @1341usmc Год назад

    This was great. You guys are killing it with the content.

  • @bearofthenorth7768
    @bearofthenorth7768 Год назад +2

    Zac is a great interviewer!

  • @david_does
    @david_does Год назад

    This was fantastic to watch. Top-notch work! :)

  • @davidmiller1938
    @davidmiller1938 5 месяцев назад

    Love my Overland Sport! I certainly appreciate the process and the person.
    Thanks for bringing TJ to us.

  • @whiteeaglestudios
    @whiteeaglestudios Год назад +2

    Impressive guy... great interview!

  • @RockyMountainEDC
    @RockyMountainEDC Год назад

    This is great !! Love to see videos like this !

  • @DylanLey
    @DylanLey Год назад +2

    Really insightful video into TJ's process! Great video as always!

  • @tammykaltreider
    @tammykaltreider Год назад +1

    Brilliant interview!!!!

  • @Silverdraconicarcher
    @Silverdraconicarcher Год назад +1

    I have an overland hopefully being made in the next few weeks. Super stocked.

  • @normanyacob4235
    @normanyacob4235 Год назад

    Got my Schwarz Confidante last night. And boy am I stoked! My first blade from Schwarz Knives and my first blade in Magnacut! This has become my absolute favorite EDC compact fixed blade! Cheers...

  • @JaroszKnives
    @JaroszKnives Год назад +1

    Awesome 👍 TJ is the man, and this was a fun interview/shop tour.

  • @wisruteb
    @wisruteb 5 месяцев назад

    Awesome knives from a great maker. Thanks for sharing this behind the scene.

  • @jstu45
    @jstu45 Год назад

    The old knife place just isn't the same without yall 2 guys...I like yalls transition and I'll keep supporting yall.

  • @whammofammo7346
    @whammofammo7346 Год назад +1

    That was fun thanks!

  • @josiahclark9108
    @josiahclark9108 Год назад +1

    When I asked about reviewing the Schwarz Scapel+ I had no idea I would get this instead! Thanks for the great content!

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Год назад

      Glad you enjoyed! The scalpel is on hold right now he said. I’m interested in it too!

  • @jasonscott6906
    @jasonscott6906 Год назад +2

    Another awesome video Zac and Jamie. I really like his knife designs

  • @jager-fett
    @jager-fett Год назад +1

    Love this video!

  • @acos9990
    @acos9990 Год назад +1

    Hands down the best at youtube, greetings from Sweden

  • @Gillespie91
    @Gillespie91 12 дней назад

    I just ordered a Overland Sport last friday, i cant wait to finally get it im super excited

  • @GarrettsGear
    @GarrettsGear Год назад

    My favorite part was the ad read, what a cute dog!

  • @Bigfootguitarco
    @Bigfootguitarco Год назад +1

    Super cool story and video

  • @RevPirateDan
    @RevPirateDan Год назад +1

    Analysis paralysis is absolutely the enemy. At least for me.
    Thank you, T.J. for saying it out loud.

  • @thatswhatshesaid8365
    @thatswhatshesaid8365 Год назад +1

    Super inspiring, thanks guys!! [:
    Deff enjoy the individuality & uniqueness from the both of ya

  • @wkeithtexas
    @wkeithtexas Год назад

    Excellent production and content. Keep it coming.
    I hope to meet you guys at Blade Show Texas

  • @terrillschneider3778
    @terrillschneider3778 Год назад +1

    Really interesting as with so much of your stuff

  • @wayne8276
    @wayne8276 Год назад +3

    Cool review of his journey and the working process of his dream. . Hope to add his brand to my daily carry . Thank you. Best of luck to you both .

  • @JPD617
    @JPD617 Год назад +1

    Great interview!

  • @Cyanoblades
    @Cyanoblades Год назад +1

    That Overland fixie is sick.

  • @solomonkane408
    @solomonkane408 Год назад +1

    Great video and insight into a maker . I like the fixed blade overland.

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Год назад

      The fixed blade is the way to go for sure!

  • @balkanshed
    @balkanshed Год назад +2

    Great video as always and thank you for promoting small business that produces quality over quantity.

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Год назад +1

      He’s got all the good stuff for sure!

  • @jsboyer29
    @jsboyer29 Год назад

    I have a Overland sitting at home waiting on me. I ordered in n December and am SUPER excited to get it in my hand. My days off can’t come fast enough. Love his work and he seems so down to earth.

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Год назад

      Awesome! Let me know how you like it🤘

  • @BareKnuckleDogs
    @BareKnuckleDogs Год назад

    As a Dog trainer I highly recommend sundays it’s an absolute stellar food!!

  • @WilliamWallis
    @WilliamWallis Год назад +1

    Not for nothing, the quality of your videos is so good. Very impressive.

  • @Kilt_Camera_and_Carry
    @Kilt_Camera_and_Carry Год назад +4

    Someone give this guy a show on History Channel or Discovery Channel!

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Год назад +1

      Thanks😁

    • @SussexEDC
      @SussexEDC Год назад +1

      That'd be awesome. I'd be a regular viewer. Luckily we get to see Zach and Jamie here!!

  • @slkknifelover
    @slkknifelover Год назад

    What a cool dude.. I'll buy his knives now for sure

  • @ryanstorer7582
    @ryanstorer7582 Год назад

    I also taste test my best friends dog food lol!! Love this!! Zac you are awesome keep the videos coming!!

  • @Sleepy_spartan717
    @Sleepy_spartan717 Год назад

    His overland fixed blade is on my short list. I’ve been wanting to buy a tactile pterodactyl raptor fixed blade and this overland looks so very similar at a very competitive price, using better steel and much easier to obtain. I also love how he gives you the ability to customize your own sheath with your order and replace the stock kydex sheath for only an additional $10. This is something more fixed blade makers need to do.

  • @benbanters
    @benbanters Год назад +1

    I love all of this.

  • @eddielittleii8919
    @eddielittleii8919 Год назад +1

    I bought a fixed blade from T.J. in Magnacut and really wish that CRKT would step up and run the folder in Magnacut bare steel with black G10 (or micarta) so that his collector's could have a match set. Great video. Thanks.

  • @jimmy86gti
    @jimmy86gti Год назад

    Awesome!

  • @The4cp
    @The4cp Год назад

    Love seeing how things work behind the scenes like this. Just wish CRKT would add 1/2 inch to the Overland. My funky hands would love it.

  • @jessebergunder
    @jessebergunder Год назад

    You da man Zac

  • @happiknife7716
    @happiknife7716 Год назад

    Awesome video. Tj seems like a cool dude 😎 Maybe a fixed blade in my future.

  • @lburnley
    @lburnley Год назад +1

    Nice work guys! Stoked to see it 👊🏻

    • @tj.schwarz
      @tj.schwarz Год назад

      Hello internet stranger. Thank you for the comment 👍

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Год назад

      Now we need to go talk to this guy up in Oregon sometime🤔😁

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Год назад

      🤣

    • @TXFarmRoad
      @TXFarmRoad 2 месяца назад

      Now make the Dad knife & the Huck great again Mr. B 👍🏻

  • @samelel713
    @samelel713 Год назад +1

    love the scribe

  • @Zero_8347
    @Zero_8347 Год назад +1

    3D modeling knives is a lot of fun

  • @MatisseStLaurent
    @MatisseStLaurent Год назад

    I purchased a CRKT Dexrtro a couple of months ago and immediately became a fan of TJ's designs.

  • @dano727
    @dano727 Год назад

    Very Cool, He's living My Dream !

  • @amalgam5107
    @amalgam5107 Год назад +1

    Just got my Overland fixed blade a couple of weeks ago. Favorite knife in the collection for sure and cant wait to put it work this summer around the camp fire.

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Год назад

      It definitely can get it done💪

    • @tj.schwarz
      @tj.schwarz Год назад

      Thanks so much for picking one up 🙏

  • @TravisClark1
    @TravisClark1 Год назад +1

    Dude! You need to do a "what I'm carrying" video with cobblers. Boot dudes have to be knife-men. I would think - that would be a rad video series!!! Every city has a decent cobbler. Maybe🤔

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Год назад +1

      I think you might need to keep an eye on the channel in the next few weeks. 😉

    • @TravisClark1
      @TravisClark1 Год назад

      @@zacinthewild psyched!! 👍👍

  • @markanderson8677
    @markanderson8677 Год назад

    Thanks gentlemen, keep up the great work . . . both of you '-)

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Год назад

      More coming! Thanks from both of us😁

  • @hdlovecraft2045
    @hdlovecraft2045 Год назад

    My old lab was called Bruce too!

  • @stephenlukovich9648
    @stephenlukovich9648 Год назад

    I love my custom Overland probably the sharpest blade ever straight out the box. Crazy. Hey TJ make a g10 or micarta scale that’s a little fatter for purchase. Just a thought.

  • @mr.crumbles2557
    @mr.crumbles2557 Год назад +1

    I love my Overland so much, it's a slicing demon

  • @MrJones-bg4sz
    @MrJones-bg4sz Год назад +1

    "May the Schwartz be with you."
    Great content! Dude has a cool back story. Great use of space too.
    The phrase of the day is, "analysis paralysis ."

  • @PilotAsp
    @PilotAsp Год назад

    Bring the torent back. Its my dream knife and would love to be able to get one directly from you

  • @trevorstrong1097
    @trevorstrong1097 Год назад

    You should do a review of his fixed blade !thanks for the awesome content

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Год назад +1

      Definitely have it in some upcoming vids!

  • @enriquescott2983
    @enriquescott2983 Год назад

    Zach this young man is a next-generation of knife makers philosophy makes sense.3D printing first he likes to final The 3rd product created the next step is metal work hand work. When If Can suggest don't give us any exotic metals that will only increase the price. Remember your forefathers how they across over mountains with knives that more than likely a Smitty made him with any kind of iron or metal he found around.

  • @johncarlson7955
    @johncarlson7955 Год назад

    Great story!

  • @edc4fun
    @edc4fun Год назад +1

    Dope shop TJ!

  • @Zero_8347
    @Zero_8347 Год назад

    I like that knife design

  • @jamesclose5085
    @jamesclose5085 Год назад

    I wonder if the overland fixed blade could be made in Magnacut or LC200N with a serrated edge. I have a good friend who is a saturation diver and he is looking for a dive knife and was unable to get a Spyderco Enuff fixed blade.

  • @nunninkav
    @nunninkav Год назад +1

    Going to check out the dogfood. My dogs food isn't cheap already.

  • @donaldyata3390
    @donaldyata3390 Год назад

    is that my toxic green handles i just saw? i hope so looks great! love this video!

    • @tj.schwarz
      @tj.schwarz Год назад

      Dang right they are 😎

  • @simply_based
    @simply_based Год назад

    I like his shirt

  • @puma_plays1750
    @puma_plays1750 Год назад +1

    can you please do a review of the rat 3 im looking for fixed blade to complament my fastback utility or what you whould recommend for a 6 to 7 in fixed blade that i can cc on the back in scout position or like that thanks in advance

  • @YouKnow-re6rw
    @YouKnow-re6rw Год назад +1

    You can knock out buckets of Knife Shaped Objects, but... how's the material, how's the heat tread, how's the finishing work, how's the support. These are the things that will determine the survivors of this cnc-pocalypse.

  • @mattdagger1480
    @mattdagger1480 Год назад

    I emailed him after seeing this knife. I absolutely love it however it’s a bit larger than I wanna daily carry. He informed me a mini overland is coming this summer!!! I can’t wait to order one!

  • @cadethecaveman7739
    @cadethecaveman7739 Год назад +2

    Your dog is amazing

  • @jirinafrankova166
    @jirinafrankova166 Год назад +1

    I am sorry Zac. 😔 I have to commit to something and I don't know how to feel about it. But it needs to be said...
    So here it comes:
    I clicked the LIKE 👍 button as soon as the video has started. 🙈😁😁
    It's out. I feel much better now. Thank for the entertainment. Both you and Jamie! I love you guys! ❤️

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Год назад +1

      Thanks so much😁! We honestly could do this stuff without you guys💪

  • @BubbafromSapperton
    @BubbafromSapperton Год назад

    Believe it or not, I used the original Ginsu knives from the early 80's to cut everything for more than 20 years, never noticably dulled... 🤗

  • @jonathonnordyke5370
    @jonathonnordyke5370 Год назад

    Ha I was just about to buy one of these overland fixed blade!

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Год назад

      Do it! Check out the pinned comment for 10% off👊

  • @krymz1
    @krymz1 Год назад

    I got the overland, but that fixed blade overland looks so much better!
    edit oh god dam it's also 4x the price lol

  • @zackaryschmidt5161
    @zackaryschmidt5161 Год назад +1

    You Need to go to Ferrum Forge Next

  • @Dmhlcmb
    @Dmhlcmb Год назад

    7:43 did we just become best friends?😂

  • @rdjcook55
    @rdjcook55 Год назад

    So now I really want to know more about why you never really mentioned that TJ designed one of the most iconic knives today, what's the story with the Arius? Sure he makes several CRKT designs but to only briefly mention Koenig at the beginning?

  • @DailyDrivenBikes_1
    @DailyDrivenBikes_1 Год назад

    These videos are awesome but when are you going to do a fixed blade camp knife episode with the ka bar and blackbird sk5?

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Год назад

      So soon! Just have to wait for a bit of snow to melt😁

    • @DailyDrivenBikes_1
      @DailyDrivenBikes_1 Год назад

      @@zacinthewild Gotcha where I live in colorado it snowed close to two feet overnight.

  • @demo2952
    @demo2952 Год назад

    Nice hat bro

    • @zacinthewild
      @zacinthewild  Год назад

      Thanks! It’s my new favorite😁

    • @demo2952
      @demo2952 Год назад

      @@zacinthewild next time you come up here, get yourself a 891 or 893 while they are still available. One of the best products we make

  • @danofiremano
    @danofiremano Год назад

    In the immortal words of Mel Brookes, "Use The Schwarz!".