Forge Side Chat is a podcast hosted by two hosers from The Great White North, Canada, eh! Focusing on metal work, Nick Verbree (old soldier tool works) and Lando Novak (abstract_blacksmith) sit down every couple weeks to chat with makers from home and abroad. With a loose interview style, these hosers help you hear trials and tribulations on success, failure, and everything that fell in between. And don't forget to keep your stick on the ice eh!
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Two knife makers talking about all things sharp and pointy as well as what it takes to design, produce, market, sell and someday profit from knife making. There will be guests from across the industry including but not limited to dealers, collectors, writers, makers, enthusiast and any one we find interesting. We will also touch cooking, the outdoors, and other topics we find interesting because it is our show and we will talk about what we want to.
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104 – Justin Lamoureux AKA Rainy Day Forge
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Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Justin Lamoureux on the show! He shared a lot of great knowledge on how he he got into knives and some of the awesome things he is involved with! Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page […] The post 104 – Justin Lamoureux AKA Rain…
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EP 128 with Phil Binder of PhilworxLando and Laroquez sit down with Phil and discuss his life in metalworking. The conversation goes all over the place, but always rotates around the common theme of metalwork. Phil is a man of 35 years in metalworking. Working with his hands has been something this guy has made his life passion and a full-time busi…
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Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Micha Dunn on the show! He shared a lot of great knowledge on how he he got into knives and some of the things that make his knives stand out! Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook […] The post 103 – Micah Dunn appeared first on Knif…
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EP 137 Beau Beckett of Beckett's Blacksmithing
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EP 137 Beau Beckett of Beckett's Blacksmithing The real Beau Beckett you hosers! Not that fake account trying to sell you tools. This guy is the real deal. Over 30 years of blacksmithing under this guy's belt. Architectural, industrial, artistic and even knives! This guy does it all, but has found himself diving deep into historical blacksmithing l…
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102 – Rise and Grind Like A Phoenix
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Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Greg and Shawn from Phoenix Abrasives on the show! They shared a lot of great knowledge on the subject of abrasives which might be the thing knifemakers spend the most money on. Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas […] The post 102 – Rise and Grind L…
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Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Mike Moran on the show! He shared a lot of great knowledge on how he he got into knives and some of the things that make his knives stand out! Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook […] The post 101 – Mike Moran appeared first on Knif…
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EP 136 with Milan Gravier Cutlier from France This week we bring on a special guest. Our man Steve has been a huge fan of Milan for a while now and put in a special request to get him on. Milan agreed and away we went. Milan is a knife maker that specializes in the Japanese style of knives, but even more so is the fact he specializes in stone sharp…
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EP 135 Skye Wallace This episode has been sitting in the bunker for a couple weeks. Way too much going on right now and I partially explain at the end of the video, but that is seriously just a droplet of what all has gone on. Top it off I was a little unsure about some of the things we spoke about, but regardless here it is. I don't think I really…
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Show Topic / Overview WOW 100 Shows!!! Thank you for all the support over the years! Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page Phoenix Abrasives Use Discount Code “KP10” for 10% off all your abrasive orders! KHDaily Sanding sticks for sale on Phoenix Abrasives website! […] T…
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Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Chad Johnson on the show! He shared a lot of great knowledge on how he he got into knives and some of the things that make his knives stand out! Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook […] The post 099 – Chad Johnson appeared first on …
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EP 134 Jacques Gallant of Gallant Metal WorksWe sit down with Jacques and discuss his life as a blacksmith and metal worker. This man is a wealth of knowledge and we are.lucky to have him on team Canada eh. Some really great metal working tips hidden in this gem.Much love from the hosers over here at Forge Side Chat bud.Hope you enjoy and don't for…
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EP 133 Laroquez and Lando sit down to discuss the current state of affairs in their blacksmithing, business and lives. With a heavy focus on talent in the Great White North of course.This episode is brought to you by Maritime Knife Supply. Sponsor of The Great Lakes Custom Knife Show in Goderich, Ont Aug 17th. Highlighting some of Canada's best tal…
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098 – Doug Ritter with Knife Rights
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Show Topic / Overview Today we are pleased to have Doug Ritter the driving force behind Knife Rights with us again. Doug was our first guest on the show way back on podcast 005. Doug talks with us about some of the key wins that they have had, and about the awesome Ultimate Steel Give […] The post 098 – Doug Ritter with Knife Rights appeared first …
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EP 132 Martin De Winter of Dewinter Metal Works
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EP 132 with Martin De Winter of @dewintermetalworks joins us this week for a great chat. We dive into his life of metal work which started in Belgium and has now become a business in Los Angeles, California. He is a master of brass and patina work dealing with some very high end clients. His work has been featured in architectural digest! Hope you …
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Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Ed Sol on the show! He shared a lot of great knowledge on how he makes and got into knives and many things I didn’t know about him. Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page Phoenix […] The post 097 – Ed Sol appeared first on Knife …
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EP 131 Tyson Wachter of Crane Culinary
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EP 131 with Tyson Wachter of Crane Culinary in Kitchener Ontario. Originating from Halifax Nova Scotia with a background in restaurant operations and ownership. Tyson began his journey into knife making through sharpening. His love for stone sharping is a hot topic in his game. It's very much why he and Steve Cornelson bonded when they met at a loc…
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096 Show Info – Blade Show 2024 Recap Show Topic / Overview Dan and Kyle talk about some of the many things we saw at the show and most importantly, all the AWESOME people we got to meet! This is another minimally edited show, please let us know how you like these. It is much easier […] The post 096 – Blade Show 2024 appeared first on Knife Perspec…
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EP 130 Bryan Hunt of Hidden Rose ForgeEh hosers. Nick and Lando back in the seat this week with Bryan Hunt to talk knives and life. Bryan has been a hobby maker for the last 3.5 years, but as you'll find here, he has had a lifetime of cool experiences leading up to this. Big thanks to Bryan for stepping up to chat with us. Hope you all enjoy!Check …
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EP 128 Ilan Shenfield of Shenfield Forge
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EP 128 with Ilan Shenfield of Shenfield Forge near Edmonton, Alberta This week we have Ilan Shenfield on the show from the Edmonton Alberta area. We sat down a couple times with Ilan to record a show. The first recording was solo hosted and went into some deep dives on personal matters that go well beyond blacksmithing. Wasn't sure about releasing …
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EP 127 Zac Mahadeo and Natalie Rekai
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EP 127 Zac Mahadeo of C&Fe with Natalie Rekai from Toronto, OntarioFinally another episode! This one was recorded a few weeks ago, but with life comes challenges. The last few weeks have been nothing short of that for me (Lando). I solo host this one, but with Zac's wife joining it has the normal 3 person vibe. A great conversation ensues about lif…
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Show Topic / Overview It was great to have KJ on the show! She shared a lot of great knowledge on her background in knives. Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page Phoenix Abrasives Use Discount Code “KP10” for 10% off all your abrasive orders! […] The post 095 – KJ Jones …
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EP 126 Aimie Botelho of Two Smiths in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Eh!This week we sit down with Aimie Botelho and discuss her life as an artist blacksmith. Aimie is a well known Canadian blacksmith and an active member in the Ontario scene. While studying art she was introduced to a forge and instantly fell in love. I'll stop there and let you liste…
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Show Topic / Overview We had a guest cancel and we decided do a little something different. Hope you guys enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page Phoenix Abrasives Use Discount Code “KP10” for 10% off all your abrasive orders! KHDaily Sanding sticks for sale on Phoenix Abrasives […] Th…
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Episode 125 with Hix of Hix garage located somewhere in the USA You read it right. A man of mystery, a man of talent and a man that I just had to get to know more about. No he isn't a blacksmith and he doesn't make knives either. He does however make some amazing art pieces. Hix is a lover of hotrod's. If you aren't a lover of hotrod's then take of…
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EP 125 Collin Hayworth of Hayworth Handmade
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Episode 125 with Collin Hayworth of Hayworth Handmade in Spring, Texas This episode we sit down with Collin to discuss his endeavor in knife making. Like many others Collin found his interest in knives through the hit TV show Forged in Fire. He then followed the path of YouTube University to gain the ability to make some pretty sweet blades. Collin…
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Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Bryan Kohn on the show! He shared a lot of great knowledge on how he makes and got into knives. Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page Phoenix Abrasives Use Discount Code “KP10” for 10% off […] The post 093 – Bryan Kohn appeared …
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EP 123 with Lisa Huth of MetalicArt in Castlegar B.C. CanadaBack to the Great White North for this one folks. This week we bring Lisa on the show to chat artistic blacksmithing. Lisa has been at this game for a good amount of time now. Not only has she gained skills and tools for amazing art, her reputation in the community is that of an amazing ar…
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EP 122 Rayan Downing of Dismal Creations
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Episode 122 with Rayan Downing of Dismal Creations in Dismal, Tennessee, USAThis episode brings to you Rayan Down , a knife maker with a great story on smithing and life. We get deep as usual on a lot of topics including process, shop and some insights on the things we've seen. Good chance you'll pick something up and if you do we'd love to hear fr…
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Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Josh from REK on the show! He shared a lot of great knowledge on how he makes and got into knives from the sharpening side. Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page Phoenix Abrasives Use Discount […] The post 092 – Josh from REK ap…
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EP 121 Shane Kribernegg of Friday Forge
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Episode 121 with Shane Kribernegg of Friday Forge in Twin Lakes, BC, CanadaWelcome back to the Great White North ladies and gents. This week I (Lando) sat down with Shane to hear about how his journey into blacksmithing began at a very early age, but it took some push to get him interested in what his dad had already been doing for years. Shane's f…
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EP 120 Andrew Cirtwell of Deer Run Forge
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EP 120 with Andrew Cirtwell of Deer Run Forge in Burlington, Ontario, Canada eh!Finally! Another episode unleashed to the public. This one took a while to get out, but it's a good one. We talk all sorts of blacksmithing, business and life. Andrew is definitely a gent we enjoyed chatting with and of course the love between Nick and Lando(weird to pu…
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Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Joe Snarski on the show! He shared a lot of great knowledge on how he makes and got into CNC produced handle scales. Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page Jantz Knife Supply Use Discount Code “KPGrip” for […] The post 091 – Shot…
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EP 119 Derek Melton vs Brian Housewert
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EP 119 with Derek Melton of Melton Forge Works and Brian Housewert of Housemade.usDon't let the title fool you. The only battles occurring in this episode are personal struggles and we kinda go a little deep in this one. We discuss business with blacksmithing and the mental health that surrounds operating a business. Family life and personal well b…
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EP 118 David Walker of Fire Iron Forge
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Episode 118 David Walker of Fire Iron Forge in Rathdrum, Idaho.Another great episode with a very solid gent. David is on the Abana board and this has a ton of insight as to how Abana works. We get into what is going to be happening at the 50th anniversary coming up this June. David is one of the people responsible for organizing the team forging ev…
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Show Topic / Overview It was great to have Joe Snarski on the show! He shared a lot of great knowledge on how he makes and got into CNC produced handle scales. Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials Instagram Atlas Supplies Facebook Page Jantz Knife Supply Use Discount Code “KPGrip” for […] The post 090 – Joe …
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Episode 117 Samuel Welch of Whitefish Custom Iron
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Episode 117 with Samuel Welch, Artist Blacksmith of Whitefish Custom Iron in Whitefish, Montana.@whitefishcustomironLando(@abstract_blacksmith abstract_blacksmith) and @oldsoldiertoolworks (Nick Verbree) sit down with Samuel and chat about how Samuel has moved into a full time business. Some insights on processes towards becoming an established bla…
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089 – Jessica Collins / Goat n Hammer
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Show Topic / Overview Jessica Collin and Mark. Hopper share how they started working together and some of Jessica’s backstory. They both have some extremely fascinating life stories and we are grateful they shared them with us. Hearing their backstory about their Forged in Fire episode was awesome! Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium […] The post …
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Episode 116 with Ryan Coakley of Ryan Chadbourne Knives and Sharky from Flying Shark Knives.This is a bit of a different one folks. Rather than our usual interview style we just winged a convo. And it brewed up some really great content. I may or may not get extremely deep on a few topics so strap on them seat belts and go for a rip bud. This one i…
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EP 115 Michael Budd of County Sligo, Ireland
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Episode 115 Michael J Budd from County Sligo in Ireland.Welcome back ladies and gents. A Christmas break was well needed and we are finally back to releasing some more gold for your earlobes. This episode was recorded back in December as we began to embark on the Christmas season. Michael has been a fan of the show since day one and we have chatted…
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088 – Mark Hopper Most Interesting Man In the World Contender
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Show Topic / Overview So sorry this episode was not able to go up sooner! Life and Hollidays got in the way, but this was a great show! Mark shares some of his extremely fascinating life with us and it is truly amazing. Hope you all enjoy the show! Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas Materials […] The post 088 – Mark Hopper Most Interesting Man …
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087 – Brent Smith – Bald Man Knife And Tool
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Show Topic / Overview Dan wasn’t feeling well, but the show went on! This show we had on a guy I am proud to call a friend, Brent Smith of Bald Man Knife And Tool. Brent comes at knifemaking from a unique perspective and is an all around good guy. Hope you all enjoy the […] The post 087 – Brent Smith – Bald Man Knife And Tool appeared first on Knif…
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Episode 114 Steve Does Japan with Steve Cornelsen of Bad Llama Forge cohoated by special guest Rick Marchand of Wilder Tools Steve resides in a suburb of Toronto known as Caledon. He has been there almost his entire life, but has always had a fascination with the Eastern world. This has recently taken him on a world travel with his partner to Japan…
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086 – This Could Get A Little Ranty
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Show Topic / Overview Dan and Kyle, but mostly Dan talk about some things we are seeing in. the knife industry. Hope you all enjoy the show! Show Items Mentioned Sandpaper Boxes Plano 23780-00 Deep Stowaway Box with Adjustable Dividers Plano Rustrictor 3700 Deep POWERTEC 71003 Diamond Grinding Wheel Dresser Premium Sponsors Atlas Materials Atlas [……
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Ep 113. Brian Hinnenkamp and Dennis Tyrell
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Ep 113. Brian Hinnenkamp of Tortuga Bladeworks in Seattle, Washington, USA. With Dennis Tyrell of Tyrell Knifeworks as guest co hostComin in hot!This episode was something else people. Sitting down with two of the big dogs in the knife game. Both these gents are guys we are all looking up too. Was literally right before recording that I was chattin…
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Ep 112 Matt Smith of Smitty Tut Designs in Mesa, Arizona
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Episode 112 with Matt Smith of Smitty Tut Designs in Mesa Arizona Who is Smitty Tut? Matt Smith ladies and gentlemen. This man has been making props for the last thirteen years now. Shields and big gnarly looking swords have been hot on his market, but things got real about a year ago. Matt entered the fantasy challenge alongside some other well kn…
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085 Show Info – Dr. Larrin Thomas Show Topic / Overview Dan and Kyle had a blast talking with Dr. Larrin about some metallurgy questions that seem to keep coming up in the knife world. It is always great to talk with such an awesome guy and the amount of knowledge he shares, is super impressive! […] The post 085 – Dr. Larrin Thomas Returns! appeare…
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Ep 111 Marcus McCoy of Troll Cunning Forge in Washington USA
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Episode 111 with Marcus McCoy of @trollcunningforge in the beauty state of Washington(almost Canada eh)Marcus and I have been buddies on the socials for a few years and one thing really sticks out about this guy. His work lies in the occult world! Its got a dark and sinister look yet whimsicle and daring to the beholder. His knowledge in the occult…
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Ep 110 Leah Aripotch - Sculpture Extraordinaire!
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Ep 110 Leah Aripotch Metal Artist/Sculpture in Oakland, California, USAOh you betcha! Down south once again to relax with our friend Leah Aripotch in Oakland, California. Leah's been playing with metal since 2008 and has graced the world with her amazing art talents creating life like bugs and monsters from metal. Although we dont talk about it thi…
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084 Show Info – Ben Petersen Show Topic / Overview Dan and Kyle had a blast talking with Ben about his life, business / jobs he had, and little on the trip that Dan and him went on to the Amazon with Bushcraft Global. Ben was an amazing guest with a great amount of knowledge on […] The post 084 – Ben Petersen of Knafs! appeared first on Knife Persp…
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Ep 109 Craig Henshaw of Henshaw Blades in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
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Ep 109 Craig Henshaw of Henshaw Blades in Muskoka, Ontario, CanadaWe're back up in the great white north again, eh! This time, Welschy of @twistedsteel505 and myself, Lando @abstractblacksmith sit down with retired school teacher turned bladesmit, Craig Henshaw. Craig tells us how he studied with David Robertson and as well at The Center for Metal …
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