Minisode: PNWCI 2022

Mark talks with Michael and Sean about their recent experience at the new Pacific Northwest Custom Invitational show. This was a first attempt at a small regional show from our friends and recovering MotM guests Billy Cho and Nick Rolfe. A solid show by most accounts and one that pulled in some fantastic makers from around the country. Listen in with us for more.

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Halfisode: Blade Atlanta 2022

Mark, Tom and Michael talk about Blade Show 2022 in Atlanta.  This year’s show had a little different feel to it so we talk about what it was like, how it went, and what all came home with Michael and Tom.  What was YOUR Blade 2022 experience like?  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

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Minisode: TKI SoCal 2022

Mark, Sean and Michael talk about the recent TKI SoCal 2022 show and what that experience was like. We talk details of the show, a few maker that were there, and Sean gives us some insights on the California Custom Knife Show that took place in the days following.

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Minisode: Blade Texas 2022 with Tom

Tom talks with us about his experience at Blade Texas 2022. This is the former ICCE show with a new name and venue. We hear details about the show, some cool stuff he saw there and get his thoughts on why this is a show worth checking out as well as a bit of other show news.

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Minisode: Michael’s Press Odyssey

Michael talks with Mark about his latest project – building a forging press. As part of an overall goal to do more sole authorship work, he describes some of the challenges he ran into along with the tools and skills he needed to make it happen.

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