Meet The Creator of Magnacut | Larrin Thomas

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  • Опубликовано: 7 янв 2025

Комментарии • 162

  • @MelissaBackwoods
    @MelissaBackwoods Год назад +13

    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  Год назад +3

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

  • @joshuarosenblatt
    @joshuarosenblatt Год назад +3

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

  • @brettbick4581
    @brettbick4581 Год назад +9

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

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад

      Thanks for watching Brett!

  • @mattdagger1480
    @mattdagger1480 Год назад +5

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

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад +1

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

  • @toddcarr.
    @toddcarr. Год назад +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  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching Todd!

  • @Bit2brain
    @Bit2brain 11 месяцев назад +2

    Larrin’s huge passion for metallurgy really shines here.

  • @matthewkuhl79
    @matthewkuhl79 5 месяцев назад +1

    Dr Thomas is an absolute asset to the knife community

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  4 месяца назад

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

  • @jonesyxxiv
    @jonesyxxiv Год назад +4

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

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад

      Sweet!

    • @eskee1
      @eskee1 8 месяцев назад

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

    • @jonesyxxiv
      @jonesyxxiv 8 месяцев назад

      @@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.

  • @DudesIn101
    @DudesIn101 Год назад +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  Год назад +1

      Dr. Thomas is a wealth of history and information!

  • @poncho151
    @poncho151 Год назад +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  Год назад +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

  • @mcsquirgle
    @mcsquirgle Год назад +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  Год назад +1

      That has a certain symmetry to it

  • @rognuald9007
    @rognuald9007 Год назад +1

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

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад

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

  • @franka9760
    @franka9760 Год назад +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  Год назад

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

  • @Salamando3D
    @Salamando3D Год назад +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  Год назад +2

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

  • @galenmullenax4039
    @galenmullenax4039 Год назад +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  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching Galen!

  • @backwoodsboy73-mx6wi
    @backwoodsboy73-mx6wi Год назад +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 Год назад +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 Год назад +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  Год назад

      We love when great knife companies us awesome materials

  • @roycolglazier1061
    @roycolglazier1061 Год назад +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  Год назад

      Thanks for watching RRC!

  • @marzcapone9939
    @marzcapone9939 Год назад +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  Год назад +1

      The Salt is great and RMJ makes some sweet blades!

  • @zdenekbart
    @zdenekbart Год назад

    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  Год назад +1

      Dr. Larrin is awesome!

  • @bwax1542
    @bwax1542 Год назад +3

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

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад +1

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

  • @SpaceDave3000
    @SpaceDave3000 Год назад +1

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

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад

      Thanks for watching!

  • @rhubarbrhino
    @rhubarbrhino 5 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome interview! How good are engineers!

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  5 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @oldmateadz
    @oldmateadz Год назад +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 ;)

  • @lannylancaster62
    @lannylancaster62 Год назад +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  Год назад

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

  • @mikecurtis2585
    @mikecurtis2585 Год назад +2

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

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching Mike!

  • @redbullbundy
    @redbullbundy Год назад +1

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

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад

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

  • @huntmorgan2
    @huntmorgan2 Год назад +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  Год назад

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

  • @chrishinkle5982
    @chrishinkle5982 Год назад +2

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

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад

      We love Magnacut!

  • @phenpier82
    @phenpier82 Год назад +1

    I loved this insight into Dr. Thomas and Magnacut 😊

  • @georgecook5120
    @georgecook5120 Год назад +1

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

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад

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

  • @MichaelE.Douroux
    @MichaelE.Douroux Год назад +1

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

  • @grattof
    @grattof Год назад +1

    Very interesting interview. I enjoyed it very much.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад

      Thanks for watching!

  • @randyscj429
    @randyscj429 Год назад +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  Год назад

      Thanks for watching Randy! We always gotta stay sharp

  • @bladegod5286
    @bladegod5286 Год назад +2

    Magnacut is one of my favorite blade steels

  • @ZakWilson
    @ZakWilson Год назад +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  Год назад

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

  • @tekhen-px9wl
    @tekhen-px9wl Год назад +1

    Very informative interview! Thank you SMKWs

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад

      Thanks for watching!

  • @T_D_B_
    @T_D_B_ Год назад +1

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

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад

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

  • @mastersun82
    @mastersun82 Год назад +1

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

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад

      Thanks for watching!

  • @Hungrybird474
    @Hungrybird474 Год назад +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 Год назад +2

      That would have been great!!!

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад +1

      Here is episode 1 of Tales of a Wandering Knife Trader ruclips.net/video/3DY63If5Oag/видео.html

  • @jonathanwatson268
    @jonathanwatson268 Год назад +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  Год назад

      MagnaCut has changed the game!

  • @KipSalmon
    @KipSalmon Год назад +1

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

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад

      We need to pick up a copy for ourselves!

  • @paullambert4445
    @paullambert4445 Год назад +1

    What an interesting guy. Thanks for sharing. 🔪🎸

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад

      One of our favorites!

  • @EBAK-zr6vc
    @EBAK-zr6vc Год назад +1

    Great interview!

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад +1

      Thank you EBAK!

  • @williammorales9826
    @williammorales9826 Год назад +1

    Really enjoyed knowing about magnacut

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад

      Thanks for watching William M!

  • @frankbama3989
    @frankbama3989 Год назад +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.

  • @tomlomax3323
    @tomlomax3323 Год назад +1

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

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад

      We hope you like it as much as we do!

  • @craigkennedy6058
    @craigkennedy6058 Год назад +1

    Great interview. Thanks!!!

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад

      Thanks for watching Craig!

  • @heavychevy4616
    @heavychevy4616 Год назад +1

    thank u gentlemen

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад +1

      Thank you for watching!

  • @mikereese15
    @mikereese15 Год назад +1

    Awesome interview

  • @poppacooter
    @poppacooter Год назад +1

    awesome story.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад

      Thanks for watching!

  • @IronCan88
    @IronCan88 5 месяцев назад +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 ❤

  • @TheAdequateMedia
    @TheAdequateMedia Год назад +2

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

  • @piperkennard1039
    @piperkennard1039 Год назад +1

    Awesome brother 👌

  • @JustinBrown25
    @JustinBrown25 Год назад

    So what’s magnacut close to in edge retention?

    • @REAPER-1xxx
      @REAPER-1xxx Год назад

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

  • @edgblades
    @edgblades 26 дней назад +1

    Pretty awesome of him to wear a Hershey Park T.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  25 дней назад +1

      Larrin is awesome!

  • @KennethThibodaux-dl4dc
    @KennethThibodaux-dl4dc Год назад +1

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

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад

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

    • @thorwaldjohanson2526
      @thorwaldjohanson2526 11 месяцев назад

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

  • @RandysWSG
    @RandysWSG Год назад +1

    Excellent video!

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад

      Thanks for watching Randy!

  • @darenmcgovern4285
    @darenmcgovern4285 Год назад +1

    A great story.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @imopn
    @imopn Год назад

    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  Год назад

      That would be super sweet!

  • @elvinamillaneam
    @elvinamillaneam Год назад +1

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

    • @tomlomax3323
      @tomlomax3323 Год назад +2

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

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад +1

      That would be sweet!

  • @HindererCollector41
    @HindererCollector41 Год назад +2

    good video yall

  • @tgonzalez1983
    @tgonzalez1983 Год назад +1

    Legend!

  • @garrettbrown7170
    @garrettbrown7170 Год назад +1

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

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад

      There is always hope of another run!

  • @skinner18375
    @skinner18375 Год назад +1

    Interesting

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад

      Thanks for watching Doug!

  • @davidpape9179
    @davidpape9179 Год назад +1

    Buck 110 in magnacut yeah buddy!!

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад

      That would be awesome!

  • @craigmiller8654
    @craigmiller8654 Год назад

    TYFYS

  • @thomassullivan6016
    @thomassullivan6016 Год назад +1

    The riddle of steel 🤔

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад

      Conan! What is best in life?

  • @viscousmartincarey7031
    @viscousmartincarey7031 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @chrisreuther4546
    @chrisreuther4546 Год назад

    I love the Marilla but they treated it so soft

  • @DONK0
    @DONK0 Год назад +1

    A buck collaboration in a few months? Aww yeahh

  • @diezelvh4133
    @diezelvh4133 Год назад +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  Год назад

      Thanks for watching

  • @backwoodsboy73-mx6wi
    @backwoodsboy73-mx6wi Год назад +1

    Case trapper in magnacut?😂

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад

      That would kick booty!

  • @lordemperorwu1
    @lordemperorwu1 Год назад

    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 Месяц назад

    Super steels baahhh whatever! And then this happened.

  • @isaiahpavlik1430
    @isaiahpavlik1430 Год назад +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  Год назад +1

      ...we can only hope!

  • @onemanhisdub1969
    @onemanhisdub1969 Год назад +1

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

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Год назад

      There is more and more coming out each day!

  • @knifelore1647
    @knifelore1647 Год назад +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  Год назад +1

      It is exactly inspired by that

  • @mgtowanonymous3120
    @mgtowanonymous3120 8 месяцев назад +1

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

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  8 месяцев назад

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

  • @Tree_Stabbing_Troy
    @Tree_Stabbing_Troy Год назад +1

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