Grit and Redneck Hustle: The Untold Story of Legendary Knife Maker Ken Onion

What is the story behind the name etched into your blade?

Where do legends come from and how are they made? With over 100 patents and industry partners across the globe, who is Ken Onion and what makes his legacy? Sit back and enjoy the most in depth story ever told about the living legend. From his humble beginnings and how he ended up in Hawaii, to his tragic accident, his redneck hustle, and his life changing "lightbulb" moment with the creation of SpeedSafe, we leave no stone (or knife) unturned. This is not just a story; it's the legend behind some of the most influential knives and sharpeners in your kitchen, your shop, and in your pocket.

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0:00 Where Do Legends Come From?
0:58 Humble Beginnings
4:58 Ken Onion the Playboy?
7:20 Redneck Hustle
11:23 Eureka! SpeedSafe
14:40 Not Bad for a Tonka Truck
19:49 Dream a New Dream Every Day