Zach Thull & Chris Moss - Dauntless Manufacturing

The Big Tex Ordnance Podcast

In this knife-filled episode, Ian, Ike, and Chris from Big Tex Ordnance chat with Zach and Chris from custom knife maker Dauntless Manufacturing. Zach and Chris give the background on how they started Dauntless and transitioned from making weapons to focusing solely on knives. They discuss their manufacturing process, including how they collaborate with independent knife makers to produce limited production runs.
A big topic is their unique Pineland series, which pays homage to the fictional opposition force training area near their North Carolina facility. Zach also talks about the origins of the viral Forged in Fire episode where Chris won the $10,000 prize. Whether you're into blades, manufacturing, or reality TV, you'll be enthralled hearing these knife fanatics share their passion. This is a can't-miss episode for knife aficionados.
You can find out more about Dauntless Manufacturing on their website at https://dauntlessmanufacturing.com/ and on our upcoming new BTO Podcast Blog featured on BTO Gear!
00:00 - Intro/starting the podcast
00:33 - Getting into background and starting Dauntless Manufacturing
01:00 - Discussing getting into knife making originally
02:00 - More details on starting Dauntless Manufacturing
05:00 - Zach's background working in the gun industry
10:00 - Zach's involvement with Hudson Manufacturing and the H9 pistol
15:00 - Overview of Dauntless' manufacturing process
19:00 - Story of making their first knives
25:00 - Taking custom knife designs into production
30:00 - Team and roles at Dauntless Manufacturing
35:00 - Chris's appearance on Forged in Fire TV show
45:00 - Cautionary tales of kids getting cut with knives
53:00 - Development of unique Pineland series of knives
58:00 - More details on Pineland knife series and thought process
01:03:00 - Charity knife auction popularity
01:06:00 - Where to find Dauntless Manufacturing online

Find out more about Big Tex Ordnance at bigtexordnance.com