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Welcome to Mark of the Maker!

Welcome to Mark of the Maker podcast!  Our show is a panel discussion with renowned custom knife makers Tom Krein, Sean Kendrick, Michael Burch and hosted by Mark Stheiner.  The format is much like a group of friends, sitting down in The Pit at Blade Show, talking about life, knives and knifemaking.

We have lots of things planned for the show and hope you are looking forward to it as much as we are.  There will be topical discussions, conversations, and interviews with knifemakers, collectors and notable personalities in and around the custom knife world.

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Episode 122: So You Want to Make Knives…

Tom, Sean, and Michael share their top equipment picks for someone starting out in knifemaking. They cover a couple of price points and offer some helpful advice along the way. This episode is all about getting started as a maker and the tools you might want to consider. Do you have other recommendations? Be sure to share your thoughts with us in our Facebook group!

Check out the latest from our friends at Giant Mouse Knives and their Blade Show Award-winning GMF1-XL. Recently released is the ACE Bleecker, a great looking slim gents folder, available in Titanium or Carbon Fiber with a CPM Magnacut blade.

Bob Terzuola’s new subscription series “Shop Talk” is available now at Terzuola.net for those wanting to expand their knowledge and get tips on knifemaking directly from a true living legend. The 11-part video series “A Sharp Life” is also available now and is also a great resource for any knifemaker.

Be sure to hit KnifeJoy.com when you have few minutes, they have a great selection of both production and custom knives. Don’t forget to subscribe to their newsletter to stay up-to-date on their latest releases and see what they bring back from the road. If you pick something up from them, you are immediately qualified for their KnifeJoy Plus program which gets you early access to special drops and some exclusive deals.

Welcome to our newest sponsor, Paladin33. These guys make great nylon gear, from knife pouches to rifle mats and carriers, to everyday carry gear like bags, pouches and (soon!) packs. 100% USA sourced materials and made here in the US in Bend, Oregon. Hit Josh and the gang at Paladin33 and get hooked up with some truly useful and cool gear.

If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us via Patreon! For more discussion and insight on our show topics, follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook.

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Episode 121: PNWCI Sounds From the Floor

Mark and Sean walk you through a group of sound clips and interviews from the floor of the PNWCI show in Seaside, Oregon. Some great conversations with folks like Grace Horne, Lucas Burnley, Will Stelter and many others. Makers share their thoughts on the show but we get off on some other tangents as well, talking business, passion, and upcoming projects.

Check out the latest from our friends at Giant Mouse Knives and their Blade Show Award-winning GMF1-XL. Recently released is the ACE Bleecker, a great looking slim gents folder, available in Titanium or Carbon Fiber with a CPM Magnacut blade.

Bob Terzuola’s new subscription series “Shop Talk” is available now at Terzuola.net for those wanting to expand their knowledge and get tips on knifemaking directly from a true living legend. The 11-part video series “A Sharp Life” is also available now and is also a great resource for any knifemaker.

Be sure to hit KnifeJoy.com when you have few minutes, they have a great selection of both production and custom knives. Don’t forget to subscribe to their newsletter to stay up-to-date on their latest releases and see what they bring back from the road. If you pick something up from them, you are immediately qualified for their KnifeJoy Plus program which gets you early access to special drops and some exclusive deals.

Welcome to our newest sponsor, Paladin33. These guys make great nylon gear, from knife pouches to rifle mats and carriers, to everyday carry gear like bags, pouches and (soon!) packs. 100% USA sourced materials and made here in the US in Bend, Oregon. Hit Josh and the gang at Paladin33 and get hooked up with some truly useful and cool gear.

If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us via Patreon! For more discussion and insight on our show topics, follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook.

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Episode 120: PNWCI Wrap-Up

We get together with Friends of The Show Nick Rolfe and Billy Cho to talk about their recent Pacific Northwest Custom Invitational show and how it went.  They share some great insight around what it takes to put on a show and how the PNWCI show has evolved over the last three years – what’s gone well, what hasn’t and their constant desire to improve the experience for makers and collectors.

Check out the latest from our friends at Giant Mouse Knives and their Blade Show Award-winning GMF1-XL. Recently released is the ACE Bleecker, a great looking slim gents folder, available in Titanium or Carbon Fiber with a CPM Magnacut blade.

Bob Terzuola’s new subscription series “Shop Talk” is available now at Terzuola.net for those wanting to expand their knowledge and get tips on knifemaking directly from a true living legend. The 11-part video series “A Sharp Life” is also available now and is also a great resource for any knifemaker.

Be sure to hit KnifeJoy.com when you have few minutes, they have a great selection of both production and custom knives. Don’t forget to subscribe to their newsletter to stay up-to-date on their latest releases and see what they bring back from the road. If you pick something up from them, you are immediately qualified for their KnifeJoy Plus program which gets you early access to special drops and some exclusive deals.

Welcome to our newest sponsor, Paladin33. These guys make great nylon gear, from knife pouches to rifle mats and carriers, to everyday carry gear like bags, pouches and (soon!) packs. 100% USA sourced materials and made here in the US in Bend, Oregon. Hit Josh and the gang at Paladin33 and get hooked up with some truly useful and cool gear.

If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us via Patreon! For more discussion and insight on our show topics, follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook.

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Episode 119: Blade Show 2024 Recap

As they say: Better late than never! Mark, Tom and Michael talk about Blade Show 2024 and share some observations and overall perspective on how the show seemed to go this year. We talk turnout, “feel” in the room and how things have changed in recent years. Share your thoughts with us in our Facebook group at the link below, interested to hear what YOU thought!

Check out the latest from our friends at Giant Mouse Knives and their Blade Show Award-winning GMF1-XL, the hot new ACE Sonoma V2, or our fave the ACE Jutland. Great knives from some great makers/designers and true Friends of The Show.

Bob Terzuola’s new subscription series “Shop Talk” is available now at Terzuola.net for those wanting to expand their knowledge and get tips on knifemaking directly from a true living legend. The 11-part video series “A Sharp Life” is also available now and is also a great resource for any knifemaker.

Also, we want to welcome KnifeJoy to our family of sponsors. Check out their website KnifeJoy.com when you have few minutes, they have a great selection of both production and custom knives. Don’t forget to subscribe to their newsletter to stay up-to-date on their latest releases and see what they bring back from the road. If you pick something up from them, you are immediately qualified for their KnifeJoy Plus program which gets you early access to special drops and some exclusive deals.

If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us via Patreon! For more discussion and insight on our show topics, follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook.

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Episode 118: Jarrod Franklin

Sean and Mark get together with Jarrod Franklin of Gunfighter Customs. Jarrod served in the USMC and started out building knives for those who serve and today builds customs in a variety of styles. We talk about how he got started, his path through life and into knifemaking and some of the impacts his father Mike Franklin (of Hawg Knives) had on his love of knives from a very early age.

Check out the latest from our friends at Giant Mouse Knives and their Blade Show 2024 award-winning fixed blade, the Giant Mouse GMF1 XL. The GMF1 is available with green canvas or milled brass handles and comes in a leather sheath at a price you’ll like!

Bob Terzuola’s new subscription series “Shop Talk” is available now at Terzuola.net for those wanting to expand their knowledge and get tips on knifemaking directly from a true living legend. The 11-part video series “A Sharp Life” is also available now and is also a great resource for any knifemaker.

Coming up quick is the Pacific Northwest Custom Invitational knife show! July 20th from 11:00am to 5:00pm in Seaside, OR. This one is put on by some Friends of The Show and is a guaranteed winner of an experience. A great lineup of makers, firearms companies, and an evening afterglow on the beach. All on the beautiful Pacific Northwest coastline. Get details at the PNWCI Website.

Also, we want to welcome KnifeJoy to our family of sponsors. Check out their website KnifeJoy.com when you have few minutes, they have a great selection of both production and custom knives. Don’t forget to subscribe to their newsletter to stay up-to-date on their latest releases and see what they bring back from the road. If you pick something up from them, you are immediately qualified for their KnifeJoy Plus program which gets you early access to special drops and some exclusive deals.

If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us via Patreon! For more discussion and insight on our show topics, follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook.