Knife Porn
Summary
Conan O’Brien interviews Josh Frost, a journeyman bladesmith from New York, about the art of forging custom knives. They discuss the rigorous testing required for certification, including chopping wood and shaving hair, while Conan jokes about his own lack of manly skills. The conversation covers various knife types, Conan’s habit of carrying blades, and Josh’s surprisingly poor online business presence.
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Introduction to Josh Frost, the bladesmith from Liverpool, NY
The science of steel, alloys, and forging temperatures
Essential tools: Hammers, anvils, and heat sources
The rigorous journeyman test: Chopping wood and shaving hair
Comedy bit: Conan's failed blade and the 'Don Johnson' test
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Conan's desire to learn blacksmithing and fix his bent knife
Types of knives: Bowie knives, fighting knives, and blacksmith knives
Carrying knives in public and TSA airport security experiences
Josh's terrible website and the 'knife porn' search results
Outro, credits, and final sponsor messages
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