Old Man Folders and the Mall Ninja Kid - Episode 2

Join Old Man Folders (Mike) and the Mall Ninja Kid for a wild ride through knife culture, self-defense, and Alaska living. This episode dives deep into the brutal reality of knife fights - spoiler alert: nobody wins.

CHAPTERS:

0:00:06 - Introduction Welcome to the Grotto - Northern Knives' media room where knives, cigars, and whiskey fuel conversations about all things tactical and badass.

0:00:58 - Knife Fights & Self-DefenseThe hosts break down why knife fights are the dumbest thing you can get into. Rule #1: Don't get in a knife fight. Rule #2: Don't get in a knife fight. Rule #3: Don't get in a knife fight. The loser dies in the street, the winner dies in the ambulance. Discussion covers karambit design, why they're hard to disarm, and the ultimate equalizer effect of blades.

0:06:36 - Knife Fight Video Analysis Watch and analyze a shocking mall knife fight from New Zealand/Australia (⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/CrazyFuckingVideos/s/1yOmXLyOuB⁠). One stab, seven seconds, and it's over. A brutal demonstration of why you never approach someone with a knife. The guys discuss defensive tactics, balisong tricks, and what knives they'd choose if forced to fight.

0:23:15 - EDC Weapons & Self-Defense Tools From smileys (rope with automotive nuts) to automatic batons, push daggers, and SAP hats - the crew explores unconventional self-defense tools. Mike shares his automatic baton that can knock out teeth through a car window, and the legendary story of the weighted hat that made it through airport security.

0:29:43 - Brass Knuckles & Alaska Laws Alaska's unique "biker brass knuckles" law: you can't wear four rings on one hand because it's effectively brass knuckles. The state's unusual weapon regulations explained, including why automatic knives became legal in 2013 and the pen used to sign that bill.

0:36:27 - Gravity Knives & OTF Knives Deep dive into OTF (out-the-front) gravity knives and why Microtech has dominated the market. Discussion of the evolution from unreliable mechanisms to modern precision engineering, plus why these make terrible actual fighting tools but excellent fidget spinners.

0:44:49 - Shot Show & 10mm Firearms Mall Ninja Kid previews his upcoming Shot Show trip, new 10mm offerings, and his plan to troll everyone by wearing full Olight gear. The 10mm explosion story and how one video about confronting liberals in the woods got half a million views.

0:52:06 - Alaska Hunting Stories Epic tales of black-tailed deer hunting in Kodiak (the hardest hunt ever), progressive hikers interfering with bear hunts, and why Alaska's $75 venison burgers are worth every penny. Plus: dall sheep hunting disasters and why you need to do squats all year.

0:57:16 - Bushcraft & Gatekeeping The problem with bushcraft culture: amazing knives and skills ruined by elitist gatekeeping. From 27-hour flint knapping seminars to feather stick purists, the guys discuss affordable bushcraft knives (ESEE, Tops, Condor) and why ordering fat wood on Amazon is perfectly fine.

Join Mike ("Old Man Folders"), Chuke ("Mall Ninja Kid"), and their un named producer for the inaugural episode of their knife and firearms podcast, recorded in the studio beneath Northern Knives shop.

• Buffalo Bore, Bigfoot & Cryptid HuntingChu kicks things off with his incredible interview with Tim Sundles, founder of Buffalo Bore Ammunition. Sundles doesn't hold back—he openly discusses his belief in Bigfoot and Dog Man, shares stories of hunters who've encountered these cryptids, and declares he'll hunt one himself. When the feds inevitably show up to confiscate the body (as he claims they always do), there will be "bloodshed." It's a refreshingly unfiltered conversation with someone who truly doesn't care what anyone thinks.

• Shot Show & Area 51 AdventureThe hosts preview their upcoming Shot Show trip, but Chu has bigger plans. He and New York Prepper are ditching the convention halfway through to explore the back gate of Area 51 and climb Tikaboo Peak—one of the only legal vantage points to view the secretive base. Armed with survival knives, thermals, and telephoto lenses, they're more excited about this adventure than the show itself.

• Glock Gen 6 First ImpressionsMike shares his hands-on experience with the new Glock Gen 6, discussing the improved frame, baby beaver tail, better stippling, undercut trigger guard, and factory features that previously required expensive aftermarket modifications. The hosts debate whether it's enough to compete with ZEV and Shadow Systems.

• Suppressors & The End of Tax StampsWith tax stamps eliminated, the hosts discuss their recent suppressor purchases (with approval times down to just 2-5 days) and debate whether the system will get overwhelmed. Mike shares his SBR project plans, including dreams of an HK G3 with collapsible stock and suppressor.

Knife Industry Hot TakesThe crew doesn't hold back on their industry opinions:

• Death to outdated 2010-era "theme carry" photos with matching hanks, knives, and watches
• Chinese knives mostly suck (except the Microtech/Rike Socom Bravo collaboration)
• O-Light makes decent flashlights but terrible knives with cult-like followers
• ZT's redemption arc with their new Micarta auto in Cruwear—the first ZT in years worth buying
• Magnacut is overrated; Cruwear is superior
• Non-reversible or proprietary knife clips are unforgivable design sins

Northern Knives Shop StoriesThe hosts paint a vivid picture of life at Northern Knives, where customers try to sell gold teeth, rare Cold Steel Emperor sets slip through their fingers, and every day brings weird swords, unusual trades, and characters straight out of a reality show.

Pocket Dumps & Grail KnivesEach host shares their current EDC setup, from Mike's custom Cerakoted Strider SSMF and IWC Aqua Master watch to Chu's fully serrated Microtech Socom Bravo and XM-24. They discuss their "grail knives"—the pieces they'd buy instantly if they appeared at reasonable prices, including the Seabert-designed Benchmade Gold Class double action and the legendary Cold Steel Emperor Tanto set.

Knife Fight Reality CheckThe episode wraps with a sobering discussion about knife fights: Rule #1, #2, and #3 are all "don't get in a knife fight." You don't win—you just determine how badly you get cut.

This unfiltered, conversational episode sets the tone for what promises to be an entertaining podcast series covering knives, firearms, gear, and the occasional cryptid hunt.