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Live Episode from the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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We discuss the upcoming Western Hunting and Conservation Expo in Salt Lake City where we will be providing on-site knife sharpening and showcasing limited edition October Series releases. Our team breaks down the performance results from our recent El Chete and Lil Chete field test (be on the look out for the full video on TOPS Knives' YouTube channel to compare chopping efficiency versus pack weight.

Episode 176 - The First of 2026.We survived the holidays (barely), dodged the flu (mostly), and we’re back at the mics for the first episode of the year.It’s January in Idaho, but it’s raining and 40 degrees, so we’re trying to figure out if winter is broken or if we just got lucky. In this episode, we’re catching up on everything we missed over the break. We dig into the "Uncle" bag—a custom leather project that disappeared into the void—and discuss the etiquette of telling a police officer you’re carrying (Idaho vs. Utah vs. Arizona).Plus, we’re laying out our resolutions for 2026. One of us wants to shoot old-school film, one of us is committing to grinding 50 custom blades from scratch, and one of us is just trying to be "less of a d*ck" (we’ll let you guess which is which).In this episode:0:00 - Justin’s twang & intro.5:30 - The weird warm winter & crop concerns.12:15 - The legendary "Uncle" Bag & leatherwork projects.22:40 - Getting pulled over: To disclose or not to disclose?35:10 - Film photography vs. AI generation.52:00 - The 50 Custom Knife Challenge.1:15:00 - Football pools & SHOT Show teasers.Drop a comment with your 2026 resolution—or just roast us for ours. Don't forget to like and subscribe!#TOPSDailyGrind #TOPSKnives #2026Resolutions #CustomKnives #EDC #ConcealedCarry #ShotShow2026

It is time to say goodbye. It's been great. Thank you.

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We sat down together in Las Vegas for this one at the… well, we mostly just call it Cowboy Christmas, even if the official name is about thirty words long. We caught the team right in the middle of a crew changeover.In this episode, we shoot the breeze about:The vibe in Vegas and why foot traffic feels a little slower this year.Some interesting rumors and hopes regarding changes to gun laws and suppressor tax stamps.The great footwear debate: Looking cool in cowboy boots vs. actually being comfortable in zero-drop shoes.A special moment remembering Mike on his birthday. He’s always with us in spirit.Grab a drink and join us for a little downtime away from the show floor. Thanks for listening, folks!

On episode 175, we're hanging out with a couple of awesome guests who traveled a long way to be here: Ovidio Calvet from Mexico and Pablo (Las Cosas de Movilla) from Spain!Fresh off their visit from Blade Show West in Salt Lake City, the guys give us their take on the show, what the vibe was like, who showed up (and who didn't), and how it compares to the big show in Atlanta.We also dig into some really good stuff:-The Prototype A1 finally has a name, a TOPS collaboration designed by Ovidio himself. -What the knife laws and culture are like in Mexico and Spain versus the U.S.-The challenges of being a collector when new knives are dropping every week.It's a great conversation with friends from different parts of the knife world. Big thanks to Ovidio and Pablo for stopping by the shop and sharing their stories with us. Check out our guests:Ovidio Calvet:YouTube: @ovidiocalvetInstagram: @ovidiocalvetPablo / Las Cosas de Movilla:YouTube: @MovillapabloInstagram: @lascosasdemovilla

This week, we debate whether one of us is a superhuman eater or a complete liar after he describes a breakfast that defies the laws of physics. That spirals into a discussion on the cardinal sin of raising your own food: giving it a name.We also witness one of the most incredible self-destructions in sports history, breaking down a football game where a team did everything possible to lose. It’s a masterclass in snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. You gotta hear it to believe it.

He's back! Craig survived hernia surgery and is in the studio to tell us all about it. We get the full rundown on the recovery, which somehow leads to a deep dive into the terrifying reality of multi-day hiccups and what it actually means to get sedated.We also get into Leo's plan for a pretty badass tattoo, which kicks off a debate about tattoos in general. Of course, the conversation eventually spirals into the big questions, like whether you'd upload your consciousness into a robot and the ethics of simulated prison sentences.

We've got Clint and Chad in the studio with us, and we kick things off with the news about Craig's upcoming hernia surgery and how it's wrecking his hunting season. That discussion somehow takes a hard left turn into organ donation, government conspiracies, and a story about why one of us got barred from running for mayor.After that, we get lost in a full-on hunting rabbit hole (pun intended), talking everything from shotgun chokes to hunter orange requirements. The whole thing wraps up with a question we guarantee you’ve never thought to ask yourself: can an elk have Down syndrome? Yeah. We went there.It's one of those episodes where the conversation just goes everywhere. To our 3 listeners, thanks for sticking with us through the chaos!

Well, this episode is... a little different. We tried to multitask, and the result is pure, unfiltered chaos. 😂We're recording Episode 171 while Clint is running our VERY FIRST live auction over on the Whatnot app, right here in the same room. We're trying to kick off our own "paperclip to a car" challenge, with all the proceeds going right back into making this podcast better for you guys. Since we don't run sponsors, this is how we can keep improving the show and our gear.So, join us as we get completely distracted listening to Clint's sales pitches, make fun of him from across the room, and try to have a conversation in between. We also get sidetracked with talk about the upcoming Blade Show West, why it always lands during hunting season, and whether or not deer get "stocked" like fish.It's a weird one, but it was a lot of fun. Thanks for listening!

We are back! On episode 170, we're kicking things off with the big announcement: we're launching a TOPS Daily Grind Whatnot to help us keep the podcast rolling. We're starting with a table full of... well, treasures. 😉 From gag gifts and bizarre gadgets (wait'll you see the "luxury" candle) to some genuinely cool finds, the goal is to have some fun, raise some funds, and trade our way up to bigger and better stuff for you guys.We also dig into what we've been up to this summer. One of us went on a cruise and tells us all about that adults-only life, seeing flying fish, and almost entering the Bermuda Triangle. We also talk about dealing with a rock chuck invasion at the shops and trying to get our gardens to grow some veggies. We also get into learning scrollwork engraving, Taylor Swift news, and, of course, a few Denver Airport conspiracy theories.It's a fun one, folks. Thanks for hanging with us. If you want to support the show and get a shot at some unique stuff, check out our Whatnot. We'll be doing our first auction next Wednesday!Find the link to our Whatnot below! 👍🔪https://www.whatnot.com/live/1980b864-66b4-4611-89ba-2beff54583f8If you use our referral code you get $15 in credits towards your first purchasehttps://whatnot.com/invite/topsdailygrind

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