Artisans of Steel – Details, episodes & analysis

Thanks for listening to Episode 36 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Kaila Cumings.

I first met Kaila at Blade Show in 2018 in Atlanta. She's probably one of the toughest people I've ever met. She's a talented outdoorsperson, survivalist, and knifemaker. She's got an awesome sense of humor, and I'm super excited to get to know her better in this conversation, and for you guys to get to know her along with me! You can see more of Kaila's work on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kailacumings/ Or check out her website, here: https://www.kailacumingsknives.com/ Thanks so much to this month’s Super Sponsors: 🌟 Gabe Fletcher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchoragebrewing 🌟 Tony Sazma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntforge 🌟 Josh A. Weston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshaweston and https://www.instagram.com/dragonforgeexp 🌟 Russel Tinsley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oozlefinchbeers 🌟 Dan Hubbs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/66MountainKnives 🌟 Lawrence Lake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply

Thanks for listening to Episode 35 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Lucas O'Hara.

Lucas O'Hara is probably best known for his outdoor and everyday carry (EDC) knives. He served in the military, has a background in private security, and uses these experiences to bring a particular sense of discipline and business acumen to his knifemaking. Lucas is a great guy who has a lot of useful insight to share with this community. And, as he's just getting into chef's knives, it will be fun to watch as that journey unfolds. I am excited for all of you to get to know Lucas, as I've gotten to know him over the last few years, and dive into his journey with me.

You can see more of Lucas's work on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/grizzly_forge/

Or check out his website, here: https://www.grizzlyforge.com/

Thanks so much to this month’s Super Sponsors:

🌟 Lawrence Lake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply

🌟 Gabe Fletcher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchoragebrewing

🌟 Tony Sazma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntforge

🌟 Josh A. Weston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshaweston and https://www.instagram.com/dragonforgeexp

🌟 Russel Tinsley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oozlefinchbeers

🌟 Dan Hubbs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/66MountainKnives

Thanks for listening to Episode 26 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Andy Billipp. Andy is one of the makers I've followed the longest. He created a style, long ago, that has proved tried and true, mixing brute de forge with refined grinds and handle sculpting. He's one of a handful of makers whose work I wish I owned, particularly from a user's aspect, but also as an appreciator of well-made, finely-crafted tools. I can't wait to dive into his story and history. He's a farmer, a hunter, a maker, and an all around great guy. You can see more of Andy's work on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/billippknives/ Or on his website here: https://www.billippknives.com/ Thanks so much to this month’s Super Sponsors: 🌟 Dan Hubbs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/66MountainKnives 🌟 Lawrence Lake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply 🌟 Gabe Fletcher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchoragebrewing 🌟 Eric Kidwell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/district202LLC 🌟 Josh A. Weston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshaweston and https://www.instagram.com/dragonforgeexp 🌟 Russel Tinsley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oozlefinchbeers

Thanks for listening to Episode 25 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Mareko Maumasi, himself! Due to unforeseen circumstances, this month's AoS scheduled guest was unable to make it, so Mareko decided to do a deep dive into his own past to tell some of his story that has not been shared before, and give you a deeper look into what makes him the great maker that he is! To be a part of the live conversation, check out Mareko's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Maumasi

You can see more of Mareko's work on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maumasifirearts/ Or on his website here: https://www.maumasifirearts.com/ Thanks so much to this month’s Super Sponsors: 🌟 Russel Tinsley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oozlefinchbeers 🌟 Dan Hubbs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/66MountainKnives 🌟 Lawrence Lake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply 🌟 Gabe Fletcher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchoragebrewing 🌟 Eric Kidwell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/district202LLC 🌟 Josh A. Weston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshaweston and https://www.instagram.com/dragonforgeexp

Thanks for listening to Episode 24 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Ben Kamon. Ben Kamon is a maker from Austria, whose work I have been following for several years. He has a fantastic aesthetic that mixes primal brute de forge texture with refined machining work. I am excited to get to know him better, and dive more into his processes and techniques. You can see more of Ben's work on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kamon_knives/ Or on his website here: https://www.kamonknives.com/ Thanks so much to this month’s Super Sponsors: 🌟 Michael Poor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reddragonforge 🌟 Russel Tinsley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oozlefinchbeers 🌟 Dan Hubbs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/66MountainKnives 🌟 Lawrence Lake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply 🌟 Gabe Fletcher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchoragebrewing 🌟 Eric Kidwell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/district202LLC 🌟 Josh A. Weston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshaweston and https://www.instagram.com/dragonforgeexp

Thanks for listening to Episode 23 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Mert Tansu. I am very excited to have Mert on today, as he is one of the only custom knifemakers that comes from a professional background in cooking. He's one of the founding members of the Wootz Society, and is also making his own crucible steel. He is a wealth of insight and information, and I look forward to getting to know him better during this conversation. You can see more of Mert's work on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/tansu_knives/ Or on his website here: https://tansuknives.com/ Thanks so much to this month’s Super Sponsors: 🌟 Josh A. Weston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshaweston and https://www.instagram.com/dragonforgeexp 🌟 Michael Poor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reddragonforge 🌟 Russel Tinsley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oozlefinchbeers 🌟 Dan Hubbs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/66MountainKnives 🌟 Lawrence Lake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply 🌟 Gabe Fletcher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchoragebrewing 🌟 Eric Kidwell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/district202LLC

Thanks for listening to Episode 22 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Lin Rhea, MS. I'm excited to have ABS Master Smith Lin Rhea on the podcast this month. His innovative designs and masterful forging techniques have been an inspiring resource for me over the years. I'm looking forward to sharing our conversation with you as we discuss some of the specialty techniques that he uses for forging knives, like his X-Rhea knives, and more. You can see more of Lin's work on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lin_rhea_knifemaker/ Or on his website here: https://rheaknives.com/ Thanks so much to this month’s Super Sponsors: 🌟 Michael Poor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reddragonforge 🌟 Russel Tinsley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oozlefinchbeers 🌟 Dan Hubbs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/66MountainKnives 🌟 Lawrence Lake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply 🌟 Gabe Fletcher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchoragebrewing 🌟 Eric Kidwell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/district202LLC 🌟 Josh A. Weston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshaweston and https://www.instagram.com/dragonforgeexp

Thanks for listening to Episode 21 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Steve Culver, MS.

I first met Steve when I took the Introduction to Bladesmithing Course over at the New England School of Metalwork. I took that class so that I could meet Steve, because I really admired his talent and skill, and I loved that he approached knifemaking from a very different perspective and approach than I did. Since then, I've become good friends with him, and we have had many great conversations about knifemaking, and damascus making. I look forward to sharing our conversation with everybody, today. You can see more of Steve's work on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100032362401859 Or on his website here: http://www.culverart.com/ Thanks so much to this month’s Super Sponsors: 🌟 Josh A. Weston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshaweston and https://www.instagram.com/dragonforgeexp 🌟 Michael Poor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reddragonforge 🌟 Russel Tinsley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oozlefinchbeers 🌟 Dan Hubbs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/66MountainKnives 🌟 Lawrence Lake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply 🌟 Gabe Fletcher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchoragebrewing 🌟 Tony Sazma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntforge 🌟 Eric Kidwell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/district202LLC

Thanks for listening to Episode 20 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Don Andrade.

Coming from a background in bronze casting and sculpture, Don is the quintessential artist and maker. His aesthetics, style and quality of execution in performance of his knives are why I selected him to be a part of the Artisans of Steel calendar featuring culinary knife makers. He's a great guy, with a varied background, and I hope you enjoy our chat! You can see more of Don's work on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/california_custom_knives/ Or on his website here: https://californiacustomknives.com/ Thanks so much to this month’s Super Sponsors: 🌟 Eric Kidwell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/district202LLC 🌟 Josh A. Weston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshaweston and https://www.instagram.com/dragonforgeexp 🌟 Michael Poor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reddragonforge 🌟 Russel Tinsley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oozlefinchbeers 🌟 Dan Hubbs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/66MountainKnives 🌟 Lawrence Lake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply 🌟 Ben Butcher on Instagram: https://instagram.com/amobladesmithing 🌟 Gabe Fletcher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchoragebrewing 🌟 Tony Sazma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntforge

Thanks for listening to Episode 19 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Shane Taylor, MS.

I first met Shane Taylor in 2014 at the Seattle International Knife Show. The quality of his work instantly blew me away. His creativity seems to be boundless and he's often an inspiration for my work. I am very excited to have this amazing Master Smith on the podcast and get to dive more into his work and his process!

You can see more of Shane's work on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/shanetaylorknives/

Or on his website here: http://www.taylorknives.com/

Thanks so much to this month’s Super Sponsors:

🌟 Tony Sazma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntforge

🌟 Eric Kidwell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/district202LLC

🌟 Josh A. Weston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshaweston and https://www.instagram.com/dragonforgeexp

🌟 Michael Poor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reddragonforge

🌟 Russel Tinsley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oozlefinchbeers

🌟 Dan Hubbs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/66MountainKnives

🌟 Lawrence Lake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply

🌟 Ben Butcher on Instagram: https://instagram.com/amobladesmithing

🌟 Gabe Fletcher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchoragebrewing