Zac Wingard of Wingard Wearables joins Bob "The Knife Junkie" DeMarco on Episode 519 of The Knife Junkie Podcast (https://theknifejunkie.com/519).

Wingard Wearables creates EDC items out of weapons not thought of for everyday carry, like tomahawks, spears, war clubs, and an implement called the "Quill." And Zac has always been passionate about historical-edged weapons, with a special love for tomahawks.

One thing that many current-day tomahawk makers get wrong (and that Wingard focuses on getting right) is weight. Unlike axes and hatchets, tomahawks are meant to be very light and nimble in the hand, and easy to throw.

Each Wingard Wearable is made in America by skilled blacksmiths and bladesmiths, and numerous small businesses across three states. Like the name implies, Wingard Wearable tomahawks, pikes, and quills are intended to be worn close to the body and come with kydex sheaths for the sharp and pointy parts.

These tomahawks and other implements are not just weapons but also intended for utility use. The Thumper is a wearable bludgeon designed around the Iroquois war club. These are made by Zac entirely in-house. And the new Wingard Wearables Dickpik Magnum is a full-sized spike with all of the utility of the DP with added dagger-like reach and penetration.

The newest Wingard Wearables tomahawk is called the Sparrowhawk, and unlike the others in the WW lineup, it is full-tang and ready for rough duty. And Wingard Wearables now offers a unique EDC fixed blade knife called the Love Handle, known for its tusk-like shape and under-the-belly carry profile.

2024 also marked the first year Wingard Wearables presented their wares at Blade Show, with a killer booth setup in the Baller Room.

Find Wingard Wearables online at https://www.wingardwearables.com, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wingard_wearables, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/wingardwearables.

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