Author: Mark

Matthew Patton joins us for a wrap-up of the 2025 New Orleans Custom Invitational show.  We discuss the origins of the show and how the somewhat unique format works.  Michael gives us some insight into the knives he got together for this invitational and what he and his family’s experience was like in New Orleans.

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Mark and Sean chat with Tom about his experiences at Blade Show Texas 2025.  Tom’s always got some great stories about his trip, the things he comes across at shows and what manages to find its way home with him.  Always a fun conversation.

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Mark and Michael sit down with Sean to discuss his transition from a student to an adjunct instructor. Sean shares his experiences, the lessons he’s learned, and insights into the growing demand for skilled trades professionals. A great chat we hope you’ll enjoy as we continue our series on Sean’s journey.

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Season 8 seems crazy, but here we are! We talk about what’s happened since we wrapped Season 7, what we’re looking forward to, and shows planned for the year. There’s even a stealth picks episode buried in here, talking about some great spots to find deals on some classic pieces.

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It’s time to bid farewell to 2024 and the seventh season of our show! We’ll take a moment to reflect on the year, its highs and lows, and all the exciting changes that came our way. Then, we’ll kick things off with a holiday gift guide. We’ll have a mix of price-point options and some special picks from very talented makers. As always, it’s a darn good time, so make sure you’re ready to do some Googlin’. You can also join us in our Facebook group at the link below to see what we share for this one and join in the conversation.

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