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.
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