Minisode: TKI SoCal 2022

Mark, Sean and Michael talk about the recent TKI SoCal 2022 show and what that experience was like. We talk details of the show, a few maker that were there, and Sean gives us some insights on the California Custom Knife Show that took place in the days following.

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Episode 83: The Return of Rossi

We’re joined again by our very first guest, the original Friend of The Show, Mr. Nick Rossi!  A lot has happened over the last four years with Nick and in our world.  He gives us an update on what’s been happening with him since that time, on his venture into the world of a full-time knifemaker, and on his path to becoming an ABS Master Bladesmith.

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Episode 82: Dagger! Dagger! Dagger!

Do you like daggers? Well, we sure do and in this episode we dig into some dagger picks from a few fun categories. Historical, Sneaky and Fantasy daggers all get their fair share of discussion. Hit our Facebook group for photos of each of our choices and join in the discussion. What are your favorites from these categories?

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Minisode: Blade Texas 2022 with Tom

Tom talks with us about his experience at Blade Texas 2022. This is the former ICCE show with a new name and venue. We hear details about the show, some cool stuff he saw there and get his thoughts on why this is a show worth checking out as well as a bit of other show news.

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Episode 81: Les George

Knifemaker and Designer Les George joins us for a great chat about knives and knifemaking. Please pardon the audio quality on Les’ track early in the episode, it cleans up as you listen on. We talk about Les’s experience in the military and making a knife while overseas – plus folders, daggers, midtechs and spend some time talking about mentors and their influence.

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