How has the return to school been for your family? I am amazed at the confusion we have experienced this year. It's crazy.
My recommendation this week is a YouTube channel called The Outdoor Boys:
In this episode I share a story about how I thought I could force my ideas on someone else. Hypocritically thinking that my freedom meant robbing someone else of their own. A good lesson learned for these times of contention we are living in. Also...
In this episode I have a conversation with a talented blade smith James Fleming. James does both stock removal as well as forged blades. His work is incredible and has a beautiful traditional aesthetic. Check out James' instagram: Check out James'...
This is a solo show where I talk about an old heavy metal lathe that I got for free. Also, a little back story to my most recent knife build on YouTube.
In this episode I have a chance to speak with Thaddeus Hicks, the owner of Black Fox Knives. His company has been innovating and re-thinking how a 2X72 belt grinder should be. I have a Black Fox 3rd generation that Thaddeus sent me and it is...
CJ Miller is a Mechanic in the US Army who works on CH 47 helicopters. If you don't know, those are the big old cargo helicopters that can land on water. We talk about his time in the military, future plans and knife making. CJ's recommendation this...
Bob Rankin is a very talented knife maker and maker of damascus steel. While he doesn't really consider himself a blacksmith, his curiousity for forge welding led him to build his own forge and forging press. I first met Bob via one of my viewer's...
In this episode I'm just chatting about things going on lately and some new gear I've picked up recently.
In this episode I get a chance to talk with a long time customer of mine who just happens to be a former USAF aircraft mechanic. We'll talk about his carreer in the airforce, his transition to law, how to prevent getting arrested and how making has...
When some makers start out, they worry more about how what they're making looks and less about how it actually functions. Some do the complete opposite. As we progress in our skills, the goal would be to bring those two ideas closer to each other...