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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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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.

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Episode 102: Todd Begg Pt.2

Todd Begg joins us for another round of discussion. This time we hit on design aesthetic and process, knifemaking influences, tools, the business of knifemaking, and his round trip from customs to semi-production and back again. We also talk shows and the role and complications of production partnerships in the business overall.

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.

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Episode 101: Todd Begg Pt.1

Award winning knifemaker, designer and President of The Knifemaker’s Guild Todd Begg joins us to chat about his knife making journey.  Todd tells us about his own timeline and shares some great insights as well as some stories about legendary makers he’s had the honor of knowing and working with over the years.

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.