Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast High Carbon
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| The Guys Are Back | 20 Aug 2026 | 01:02:09 | |
The guys catch up after Keith's US trip, talking upcoming shows: German Daily Carry Convention in Munich and Knife Show Austria this October, and Pauli's new 8mm G10 colorways. Albert dives into forging brutal, slow moving Apex/Pro Cut Damascus with copper cladding alongside Kurt from Glatt Knives, while Pauli talks through offering handle scale manufacturing to other makers. Plus PPWR shipping headaches, bending steel for ribbon burners, and Keith's ongoing battle to fix his van's terrible factory speakers. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs! Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:
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| Steel Talk with Troopah Knives: Metallurgy, Belts, and Heat Treatment Myths | 13 Aug 2026 | 01:32:13 | |
Keith is back from the US and the guys sits down with Malachi of Troopah Knives, a metallurgical engineering PhD student who breaks down exotic steels, belt grinding science, and why he thinks heat treatment isn't the black magic people make it out to be. He also drops a controversial take on why 1095 might be the most overrated beginner steel out there. Plus MagnaCut, hand sanding, corrosion resistance in kitchen knives, and plenty of banter along the way. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs! Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:
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| Walker Knives | 06 Aug 2026 | 01:47:14 | |
Walker of Walker Knife Company joins us to talk about his start as a whitewater guide in Maine and how that led to his signature river rescue knife, built around serious sheath retention and corrosion resistance. The conversation covers CNC workflow and fixturing tricks, product photography tips (natural light, a clever black card trick for controlling reflections), and why building for a niche audience beats chasing everyone else. Plenty of whitewater talk too, since it turns out Albert's a paddler himself. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs! Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:
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| Ryan Coakley! | 30 Jul 2026 | 02:02:51 | |
This week the boys sit down with Ryan Coakley from the Coakley Knife Company and the Hustle and Grind Podcast. In this episode the boys talk about Brazilian butt lifts, alcohol and gambling. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs! Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:
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| Kamon and Feder mean business | 23 Jul 2026 | 01:23:46 | |
With Keith being gone, the boys have to step up their game. Pauli and Albert are joined by two of the best-known knifemakers on the planet: Ben Kamon and Geoff Feder. The boys talk podcasts, business strategies, and they get into a (quite civilised) discussion on compound grinds. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs! Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:
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| Big Poppa is about to leave | 16 Jul 2026 | 01:15:17 | |
The last show before Keith leaves for his summer vacation in the USA. The boys talk machining Ultem, homemade Micarta, doing the grinding for other knifemakers, and the like. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs! Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:
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| Burnout, Balance, and Going Back to a Day Job | 09 Jul 2026 | 01:08:31 | |
This week Chris from Forge Works joins the show to talk honestly about stepping back from full time knifemaking into a normal day job, and why it was the right call. After years of grinding solo, chasing social media growth, and dealing with unexpected hits like a copyright claim over a seven second sound clip, Chris hit a breaking point. Taking on outside work gave him steady income, covered health insurance, and freed up mental space he didn't know he was missing, all while still running his workshop on the side. It's a candid conversation about burnout, financial pressure, and why slowing down sometimes saves the business you're trying to protect. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs! Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:
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| Marco Gadavics | 02 Jul 2026 | 00:59:25 | |
Marco Gadavics is a part time bladesmith from Upper Austria who recently won the Kukri with a Twist challenge at Knife Show Solingen and Best Knife of Show at Knife Show Austria in 2025. Marco talks about building up his knifemaking skills while working full time as a prison officer, his journey from blacksmithing school to winning awards, selling out at Blade Show West in Utah, and his new investment in a rare 75kg Kuhn Reiter power hammer. The conversation goes deep on forging equipment, what it actually takes to move serious steel, and what the future might look like if his work situation changes. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs! Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:
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| Ultrasonic Cleaners and the Passivation Process | 25 Jun 2026 | 00:59:57 | |
Pauli breaks down his new passivation process for sandblasted stainless steel blades, covering why blasting creates rust problems and how a citric acid bath fixes it. He also shares a cheap DIY version any maker can try at home. Albert talks through the painful story of a hook hollow ground chef knife with solid copper cladding that delaminated right before the finish line. The crew also gets into custom screws, carbide end mills, and the discovery that Austria is sitting on one of Europe's largest tungsten deposits which leads to some questionable field trip planning. Next week: award-winning Austrian bladesmith Marco Gadavics joins the show. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs! Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:
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| 50 Shades of Pink! | 18 Jun 2026 | 01:04:43 | |
Is knife making really slowing down, or are the makers who adapt still thriving? In this episode, we discuss Blade Show sales, innovation in the knife industry, customer feedback, social media, new EU webshop regulations, and the latest products and projects in our shops. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs! Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:
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| Fallen Scout Blades | 11 Jun 2026 | 01:12:39 | |
Oliver from Fallen Scout Blades joins us for a relaxed conversation about knife making, bushcraft, workshop life, and the upcoming Survival Rally. From custom knives and shop equipment to outdoor adventures and behind the scenes stories, this episode is packed with practical insights, good humor, and plenty of knife talk. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs! — use code Carbon5 at checkout for 5% off your entire order! Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:
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| Folder Talk, Cake Knives & the Cheater Platen | 04 Jun 2026 | 01:01:13 | |
No guests this week just Keith, Albert, and Pauli on the bench. Albert wraps up the DNA knives and dives into a tall Chinese cleaver with a double hook grind, sharing his "cheater platen" trick for near hand sanded finishes. Keith actually built a folder (raindrop Damascus liner lock) and breaks down detent ball placement, lock face angles, and why friction folders are mostly pointless. Pauli announces the Varnas 2.0 launch and teases his next release: a two finger karambit style fixed blade built to ride in a jeans coin pocket. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs! — use code Carbon5 at checkout for 5% off your entire order! Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:
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| Maxi Hänsch from Knife Lounge | 28 May 2026 | 01:22:23 | |
Keith is back from Knife Show Solingen and joined by Maxi from Knife Lounge Hamburg to recap a packed weekend in the European knife scene. We talk about the new Solingen venue, the energy of the show, the growth of the EDC community, and what it was like having makers, collectors, designers, and dealers all together in one place. Maxi shares her experience at the Knife Lounge booth, and the massive interest around EDC gear, Jack Wolf Knives, GiantMouse, Black Circus Leather, and more... Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs! Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:
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| What happened to Albert? | 14 May 2026 | 01:06:30 | |
With Albert away, Benjamin Kamon steps in for another episode. We cover the final prep for the Solingen Knife Show, updates on Pauli’s second generation Varnas, and Ben’s plans for the Damasteel DCI. We also get into CNC fixture making, G10 handle scales, Knife Show Austria, The Edge of Hope project, knife numbering, and the usual mix of workshop talk, bad jokes, and technical problems. | |||
| Logan Provence aka Kuro Senshi Knives | 07 May 2026 | 00:54:11 | |
Our guest in this week’s episode is one of the youngest bladesmiths in the game: Logan Provence, aka Kuro Senshi Knives. We talk about how he got into bladesmithing at such a young age, what it’s like forging knives in his backyard, fulfilling steak knife orders, and how far you can go with simple equipment and determination. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs! Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:
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| The bearded steel wizard | 30 Apr 2026 | 01:48:48 | |
This week we’re joined by Coy Baker for a conversation about Damascus production, Baker Forge’s new stainless Damascus workflow, their "new" massive 750 lb Chambersburg power hammer, custom forge setup, argon purging, pattern testing with clay, and the systems behind running a serious steel production shop. We also get into branding, maker logos, ISO 9000 prep, inventory tracking, the Baker Forge app, AI tools, and plans for a custom knife maker database to help people find the right maker for their next custom knife. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs! Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:
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| The Art of the Click | 23 Apr 2026 | 01:07:09 | |
This week, we dive into the hidden complexity of Kydex sheaths, from retention and click to carry, balance, and durability. We also talk kitchen knife geometry, leather vs. Kydex, copper Damascus, social media for makers, and the pain of customers complaining about handmade knife prices. A fun, honest episode full of shop talk, hot takes, and plenty of laughs. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs! Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:
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| Jonas Johnsson of Isasmedjan | 16 Apr 2026 | 01:31:17 | |
This week, Jonas of Isasmedjan joins us for a conversation on Kydex sheath development, shop moves, Solingen show prep, stainless etching, and the balance between custom work and small-scale production, before the episode closes with another round of hot takes on forged geometry, knife makers, and questionable handle materials. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs! Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:
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| Roman of Kasé Knives | 09 Apr 2026 | 01:02:53 | |
This week on the High Carbon Podcast, we welcome Roman of Kasé Knives from Switzerland for a detailed and insightful episode on performance driven knife making. Roman shares his approach to high hardness blades, exotic steels, and the heat treatment methods that define his work. We discuss edge retention, toughness, grinding practices, sharpening, rare steel sourcing, and the balance between handmade craftsmanship and CNC machining. The episode also touches on Magnacut, burr removal, and the standards that matter most when building knives for real performance. Follow Roman and his work here on his website, and also on YouTube. You can find out more about Dr. Marv’s Scientific Sharpening Stones here on his website. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs! Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:
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| Sven Schellander | 02 Apr 2026 | 01:08:31 | |
This week’s episode has a bit of everything, shop updates, Kydex sheath making, crazy carbide price increases, folding knife talk, and plenty of chaos getting the guest connected. Sven Schellander from Messerschmiede Schellander joins the show to share the wild story of a serious work accident just before planned Achilles surgery, and the guys also dive into listener hot takes on Damascus, museum fit ups, and more. Plus, we announce the winner of our Knife Solingen weekend pass giveaway, congratulations to Friedrich Flaig! Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs! Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:
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| Respect the Game! | 26 Mar 2026 | 01:21:32 | |
Keith and Pauli run a two man show this week, covering Pauli’s updated Varnas design, how customer feedback shapes better knives, new layered G10 options, knife show prep, business growth, outsourcing, and a few spicy listener hot takes. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs! Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:
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| Handmade by Hudson | 19 Mar 2026 | 01:12:11 | |
This week, Hudson Torrens joins the High Carbon Room Podcast after returning from an epic four month trip through Europe, visiting makers, learning new techniques, and working in shops across France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Romania, and the UK. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs! Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:
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| The hot take inbox is on fire! | 12 Mar 2026 | 01:18:19 | |
No guest this week, just pure shop talk and chaos. Keith puts the new white VSM belts through their paces sanding a mountain of stabilized blocks, the crew debates who’s actually going to Solingen, and the hot take inbox is on fire, from “stop buying retail” to clown vomit handles and why fancy Damascus won’t save bad craftsmanship. Then, somehow, it all ends with toilet paper technique, wet wipes, and Pauli’s dream of a Japanese toilet. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbo Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs!
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| Fingal Ferguson! | 06 Mar 2026 | 01:12:26 | |
Fingal Ferguson joins us for another High Carbon episode that bounces from Knife Solingen including a Patreon giveaway (two 2-day passes). A new Anchorage brewery collaboration, plus plans for a matching knife build with a bog iron twist. We also nerd out on power hammers, belts for oily woods, foil vs spray for heat treat, and end up, somehow, talking potatoes again. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs!
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| Does it really matter? | 26 Feb 2026 | 01:08:41 | |
Back in the High Carbon chaos: we kick off by roasting a product listing with handle colors that change from photo to photo (so, which knife are you actually buying and does it really matter?). Then it’s shop talk, knife bags, and prep for the upcoming Solingen knife show, including a fresh batch of stabilized wood for The Edge of Hope project. We nerd out over an optical center punch for ultra precise drilling, melt glass in a microwave kiln (yes, really), and Paul unveils his new “mega fixture” for CNC handle scales. Plus, class drama, student mistakes, and a surprise visit from VSM with belt testing, pressure, and speed tips, and a new line of belts specifically for non ferrous metals ( and wood ) that wont clog up on you. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs!
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| Knife Solingen | 19 Feb 2026 | 00:43:01 | |
Knife Solingen is back! We’re joined by Sixt Wetzler (Director of the Deutsches Klingenmuseum) and event manager Andrew Gläser to unpack what happened with the 2025 cancellation, what’s new for 2026 at the Eissporthalle, and how makers, brands, and suppliers get accepted. We also dig into the Knife Awards (jury prize and audience prize), the expanded program with talks, demos, sharpening zone, martial arts workshops, museum access, and shuttle logistics, plus a little friendly pressure on Pauli to finally show up. Date & location: May 9–10, 2026, Solingen (Eissporthalle Solingen), Germany. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs! Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:
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| Coakley Knife Company | 12 Feb 2026 | 01:17:52 | |
With Pauli out sick, we’re joined by Ryan Coakley for a shop talk heavy episode. We trade wild kitchen stories and how chef life translates into knifemaking, then nerd out on grind performance with Albert’s J hook experiments, food release, and sharpening tradeoffs. We also get into batch work, speed, and the handmade vs production spectrum, and then hit podcasting standards, guest booking, and time zones. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs!
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| Gabe Fletcher | 03 Feb 2026 | 01:08:26 | |
Gabe Fletcher of Anchorage forge returns with a massive shop upgrade, a rare Beaudry 400 power hammer with a 400 lb (181 kg) ram. We talk about how he found it, the full rebuild and reconfiguration by Kevin Willey, and what it takes to install and tune a five ton mechanical beast. Plus, die setups, why Beaudrys have a “Cadillac” reputation, and a quick dive into protective finishes for etched Damascus, including Gator Skin. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs! Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:
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| Jeroen Knippenberg! | 22 Jan 2026 | 01:20:20 | |
Jeroen from Knippenberg Knives returns for his third appearance to talk about the Netherlands knife makers symposium he organizes, why community focused events matter, and what makers can learn there. We also dig into his “what, how, and why” social media approach, plus the realities of going full time as a knife maker. High Carbon Podcast T-Shirt are back in stock here @ knifematerial.at Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs!
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| DB blades! | 15 Jan 2026 | 01:07:29 | |
Dom from DB Blades joins us to talk knife shows, shop workflow, and content. We learn about his new role as treasurer of Australia’s Knife Art Association, plus his simple system for consistent Instagram reels and why he walked away from YouTube with 50k subscribers. He also walks us through his workflow, from water jet blanks and milling to heat treat, surface grinding, CNC handles, and finishing by hand. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs!
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| Chernobyl | 09 Jan 2026 | 01:12:27 | |
With Albert away, Ben Kamon joins us as Pauli opens up about a trip that may have altered his brain for life, and might finally explain some of his controversial hot takes. He went straight into the heart of Chernobyl, the worst disaster in the history of nuclear power generation. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs!
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| “People who teach classes aren’t good knife makers.” | 01 Jan 2026 | 01:09:55 | |
A late night group chat turns into a full blown debate after Pauly drops a hot take on one of our Patreon exclusive Low Carbon episodes: “People who teach classes aren’t good knife makers.” Albert is not having it, and Pauli sticks by his statement. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs!
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| Christmas Special, Year in Review | 25 Dec 2025 | 01:43:12 | |
That’s a wrap for this year, and we just want to say a huge thank you for listening, sharing the show, and being part of our journey. Looking forward to another great year of talented guests, and seeing you all at the shows! Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs!
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| Steel For Good | 18 Dec 2025 | 00:51:40 | |
In this week’s episode, we learn the story behind Steel for Good, a global knifemaking collaboration created to help makers stay visible and connected. Philip explains how the teams came together, and why trust matters when your name is going on a blade you did not finish alone. Philip also previews a few standout builds already in progress. Steel for Good is supported by Damasteel, Apex Ultra, and Peter from Modern Cooking. The first auctions are planned for spring of 2026, with all proceeds going to Children International. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs!
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| Doc Smith | 04 Dec 2025 | 01:35:12 | |
Our guest this week is Doc Smith a cognitive neuroscientist and linguist who also happens to be a part time knife maker. He shares how an inside joke with his wife about smug people with titles ultimately became part of his maker identity, how his early blades barely cut an onion, and how years of trial, grinding, and intuition shaped his signature style. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon
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| Chantal Schaschl | 27 Nov 2025 | 01:13:33 | |
Master engraver and tattoo artist Chantal Schaschl joins us this week as she takes us into the heart of Ferlach, Austria’s legendary gunsmithing town where she grew up. She shares vivid stories of learning beside her father, finding her footing in a male dominated craft, and shaping her own artistic identity across both engraving and tattooing. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs!
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| It Takes Two To Tango | 20 Nov 2025 | 00:55:29 | |
Pauli and Keith are holding down the fort this week while Albert gears up for Christmas markets. Expect unfiltered shop talk, knife making frustrations, and random tangents, as they dig into the day to day realities of running a small business. From production challenges to keeping up with orders, it’s an episode that feels like hanging out in the workshop with friends. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs!
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| Modern Cooking | 10 Nov 2025 | 01:27:03 | |
This week we sit down with Peter Buckwalter from Modern Cooking for an in depth conversation about his recent move back to Sydney Australia. Peter explains to us about adapting to Australia’s stricter knife laws. We also talk about his latest project release, MCX and what’s next for Modern Cooking and the future of high end cutlery. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs!
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| Throwback Episode – The Return of Matt Bikker! | 06 Nov 2025 | 01:06:20 | |
This week we’re throwing it back with one of the original WFI Europe hosts, Matt Bikker! We catch up on where he’s been, talk about business, knife making, wild stories, and plenty of laughs. From website updates and Gator Piss to Pauli’s secret Facebook dungeon and a little bit of podcast drama. This one feels like the old days again. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat-treating needs!
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| Shir Knives is back again! | 30 Oct 2025 | 01:09:43 | |
Mershad from Shir Knives returns after an Instagram hack and talks about moving into a half finished house, setting up his new shop, and building his Klingen für Gutes charity knife. We chat about forging the double S-grind, How to hide a Dolby Atmos sound system, and why real makers show their dirty hands with pride! Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat-treating needs! Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:
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| Dimitri Turcott of Studio Blade | 23 Oct 2025 | 01:03:42 | |
This week, we sit down with Dimitri Turcott, of Studio Blade. He explains how he brought his first production folder The Rambler to life through Kickstarter with OEM manufacturers in Maniago Italy, the challenges of production, logistics, and the effort it takes to market your own knives in today’s competitive industry. Follow Dimitri: Instagram: @studio_blade Website: studio-blade.com Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat-treating needs!
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| Jonas Johnnson | 16 Oct 2025 | 01:02:36 | |
In this episode, Swedish bladesmith and former podcaster Jonas Johnson AKA Isasmedjan. We talk about Jonas’s time working in a museum like, water powered shop with belt driven machines and the daily chore of clearing leaves, fish, and eels from the intake. He explains why he left that space, how his current farm shop is set up, and the spring hammer vs. air hammer debate (he runs 40‑kg versions of both). He also shares his approach to getting the perfect hamon, why he prefers satanite, and how to manage warping with different steels. There’s plenty here for anyone obsessed with edges, metallurgy, and practical shop setup. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat-treating needs!
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| Daniel Schneider | 09 Oct 2025 | 01:07:05 | |
Our guest, Daniel Schneider of Blade Create, tells the story of leaving a difficult job to launch his own full time knife shop in Germany. From navigating strict regulations and massive equipment investments to teaching hands on forging classes, Daniel shares the lessons he’s learned, both technical and personal, on building a sustainable business in the knife world. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat-treating needs!
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| A "Low Carbon" special sneak peek episode just for you! | 03 Oct 2025 | 00:14:41 | |
Twice a month, we drop "Low Carbon" episodes for our Patreon members. Extra recordings with pre-show and aftershow moments that didn’t make it into the main podcast. It’s a fun, unfiltered look into who the makers really are. More relaxed, more personal, and our members love it! Unlock the full Low Carbon library and never miss a new release. Start your Patreon membership today! | |||
| Fabian Scherl! | 02 Oct 2025 | 01:07:47 | |
Our guest this episode is Fabian Scherl, the Austrian bladesmith and founder of Scherlfirearts. Fabian shares his journey from working as a chef in St. Anton am Arlberg to building a reputation as a knife maker and wood stabilizer. We talk about his seasonal life balancing kitchen work with bladesmithing, how COVID pushed him deeper into knife making, his passion for thin ground gyutos, and why he’s fallen in love with stabilizing wood for makers across Europe and beyond. You can find Fabian's Stabilized wood here on etzy. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat-treating needs!
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| Knife Show Austria 2026! | 25 Sep 2025 | 01:09:24 | |
Knife Show Austria 2026. New venue, space for up to 200 makers, and the support of major sponsors like Damasteel and knifematerial.at this event is set to become the biggest show in Europe. We cover what’s changing, how exhibitors can sign up, and what makers and collectors can expect from the expanded format.
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| Andreas Lorenzi - Knife ban? No, thank you! | 18 Sep 2025 | 01:03:33 | |
This week we talk with Andreas Lorenzi, sixth-generation owner of Vienna’s oldest knife shop and founder of Messerverbot? Nein, danke! — an organization fighting against unfair knife laws in Austria. From 190 years of family business to the future of knife rights, this is a conversation every knife enthusiast should hear! Support the cause — become a member of Messerverbot? Nein, danke! by joining here Join our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies at Mini Hell. The best kilns in Europe! | |||
| The Story Behind the DNA Knife. | 11 Sep 2025 | 01:24:29 | |
This weeks episode, Albert tells us about one of the most ambitious knifemaking projects ever created! The DNA Knife for legendary chef Eckart Witzigmann. From collecting wood in France and stones in the Alps to carefully embedding Witzigmann’s actual DNA into the handle, this is more than just a kitchen knife it’s a tribute to one of the most influential chefs in history. Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat-treating needs! | |||
| GripX™ | 04 Sep 2025 | 01:22:46 | |
Matt from Grip-X (formerly Grip Tec), joins us to discuss the journey of developing his unique resin-rubber hybrid handle material, the realities of launching a product at Blade Show, and how knife makers are putting Grip-X to the test in the field and in the shop. Expect practical insights on machining techniques, heat resistance, material quirks, and strategies for production efficiency. Help suport us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get your next heat treat oven at Mini Hell the official sponsor of The High Caron Podcast. | |||
| Geoff Feder! | 28 Aug 2025 | 01:35:29 | |
In this episode, we welcome the legendary Geoff Feder of Feder Knives to the High Carbon Podcast. From mustard patinas and flame-licked oak handles to content creation and the hustle of building a knifemaking business, Geoff brings his signature mix of humor, honesty, knowledge. Help support us on Patreon and get your next kiln at Mini hell! https://www.patreon.com/HighCarbon Follow Klingen für Gutes to get your tickets and a chance to win one of these 20 knives we talked about on the show! | |||