Why I’m More Afraid of Knives Than Guns

About this video

Colion sits down with Josh Smith, founder of Montana Knife Company, to discuss Smith’s journey from custom knifemaker to building an American manufacturing brand. Smith shares his background becoming the youngest master bladesmith at 19, the rigorous testing process behind bladesmith certification, and how he launched MKC in 2020 to provide quality American-made knives at accessible prices. Colion and Smith explore knife design philosophy, everyday carry blades for self-defense, the crossover between gun and knife communities, and Smith’s vision for American manufacturing.

Key takeaways

• Colion discusses Smith’s account of the American Bladesmith Society testing process, which Smith says requires blades to pass extreme performance tests (chopping rope and 2x4s while holding an edge, bending 90° without breaking) to demonstrate proper metallurgy and heat treatment
• Smith tells Colion he believes everyday carry of quality fixed-blade knives offers a practical self-defense option, especially for people who cannot legally carry firearms in certain locations or situations
• According to Smith’s account to Colion, Montana Knife Company grew from a garage startup in 2020 to over 80 employees and a new 51,000 sq ft facility, all while remaining American-made and avoiding outside investors

Episode details: published December 4, 2025 · 1:04:32 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.

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