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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.

If you’d like to engage with the crew via social media, please feel free to join us on Facebook or Instagram!
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The podcast is free and should be accessible from any device with internet access.  Easiest way for many is to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, but we are also available on Google Play Music, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, YouTube, or you can listen directly, right here at the website.  Just scroll down for the episodes themselves. Thanks for listening!

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Episode 106: If I Knew Then…

Have you ever asked yourself “if you could give some advice to the younger you, what would you tell them?” For Episode 106, we did exactly that, focused on knifemaking and collecting. A little bit of self reflection, a little bit of “Get Off My Lawn” and a little bit of fun along the way.

Be sure to hit up American Metal Xchange for your titanium and exotic knifemaking material needs. Be sure to see the latest from our friends at Giant Mouse Knives and their Blade Show award-winning GMX.

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 105: Mathew Boisvert

We enjoy a great discussion on knifemaking and a passion for learning with Mathew Boisvert.  You may recognize Mat’s name, as we have mentioned him a few times previously on the show.  He’s a newer maker but has taken his craft to new levels quickly through innovation and a love of learning and problem solving.

Be sure to hit up American Metal Xchange for your titanium and exotic knifemaking material needs. Be sure to see the latest from our friends at Giant Mouse Knives and their Blade Show award-winning GMX.

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 104: PNWCI Wrap-Up

We sit down with our friends Billy Cho and Nick Rolfe to talk about the recent Pacific Northwest Custom Invitational show that they put on in Seaside, Oregon. By all accounts it was a great show, so we dig into what went right, what could have been better, and what the challenges look like when putting together a knife show like this.

Be sure to hit up American Metal Xchange for your titanium and exotic knifemaking material needs. Be sure to see the latest from our friends at Giant Mouse Knives and their Blade Show award-winning GMX.

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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Mark of the Maker Challenge Coins!

We’re happy to finally offer you these custom Mark of the Maker challenge coins! These are a great way to support the show and be part of the story. The coins are finished in antique silver and custom shaped in the style of our logo.  They are right around 2″ x 2″ in size. The front carries the logo itself and the rear reminds us that although we are all makers or collectors – everybody has their own story.

Mark of the Maker Challenge Coins are $40 each, shipped to US addresses.

For shipment to addresses outside the US, you can purchase below and contact me for a shipping quote at mark@markofthemaker.com – Typically this ends up being an additional $15-30 due to Priority International cost, depending on location. Please Note: Shipment outside the US via any method other than tracked Priority or Express is at the buyer’s risk.

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If you’d like more than one coin, you can adjust quantity at PayPal before checking out.

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Episode 103: Three More Knives

Here’s a fresh “picks” episode where we each pick three knives we think you should know about. Some are historically significant, others are just cool and may be outside what you’ve seen before. Or, maybe you’re familiar with all of them and it’s a trip down memory lane. Come geek out on knives with us!

Be sure to hit up American Metal Xchange for your titanium and exotic knifemaking material needs. Make your plans to check out the Pacific Northwest Custom Invitational! Our friends Nick and Billy put on a great show. Be sure to see the latest from our friends at Giant Mouse Knives and their Blade Show award-winning GMX.

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.