Author: Mark

The crew takes on a lengthy list of Q&A, submitted by both collector and knifemaker listeners.  We discuss a wide variety of topics from design to motivation to professional courtesy, and a few stories about mishaps in the shop.  If you’d like to add a question of your own for consideration in a future episode, join us in our Mark of the Maker Facebook group or follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker.  

In our first Collector Spotlight episode, we sit down for a chat with Kevin Devitt. Those familiar with Kevin know that he has a collection of custom knives that is as diverse as it is deep. We talk about his collecting motivation and changes in the scene over time. Kevin shares some insights on a few special pieces in his collection that you won’t want to miss. Join us in the Mark of the Maker group on Facebook to see some photos of these special knives or find Kevin on Instagram @krevman12. 

In our second history episode, we dig into the early days of Randall Made Knives and how they grew to be known as one of the premier knife companies in the world.  We talk about the vision and legacy of W.D. “Bo” Randall, how his brand helped define and shape the knife industry, and about how Randall Made Knives have been favored by our armed forces for decades.  The crew each talks about their favorite model and some background on why they find them significant.  

The MotM team recaps Blade Show 2018 and some of the changes to the show for this year – some that were good, and others not so good. We share some sounds from the floor of the biggest knife show of the year and some feedback we received about the podcast during the weekend. The crew discusses a few newer makers to watch, cool stuff we brought home and some advice for makers about how they might reflect on their own Blade 2018 experience.

With Blade Show just around the corner, we decided to offer up an episode regarding knife show etiquette.  Some of the tips are specific to Blade, but most are applicable to any knife show experience.  We discuss prep, do’s and don’ts, and some advice for both collectors and makers, whether veterans of the show scene or new folks to the fold.  See you in a couple weeks!