Full Blast – Details, episodes & analysis

My wife and I just drove our daughter to the Airport back to college. It was such a great summer and I talked a little bit on why it was so great. I then covered some very new observations on the social media difficulties the knife community has faced and have I cracked the code?!  Then we cleared the deck of older listener questions and cheered me up. Thanks for all the kind words and let’s keep going. All the Best, GF 

Follow my sister on IG Carrie Feder 

https://www.instagram.com/history.and.art.show/ 

Join us in Barcelona for the 2025 weekend Workshops!

https://florentinekitchenknives.com/pages/workshops

 Feel free to submit more questions for future episodes at:

The Full Blast Podcast on Instagram:

https://instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

If you want to support Full Blast 

Support  Feder Knives - ( go buy a shirt )

https://www.federknives.com/

*******ARTICLES ON SECTION 230*******

Is This the End of the Internet As We Know It? | ACLU

Infographic: Why Section 230 Is So Important | Electronic Frontier Foundation

Interpreting the ambiguities of Section 230 | Brookings

WTF is Section 230? - Digiday

Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about the show. it helps me out a lot! 

Thank you Baker Forge & Tool for your beautiful Steel. Go to Bakerforge.com to see all the incredible steels they offer. ‘FullBlast’ gets you 10% off your order

Welcome to our new Sponsor- EVENHEAT- Manufacturers of the best heat treating ovens available. 

 To find your next oven go to Evenheat-kiln.com

Follow them on Instagram: 

Welcome aboard Texas Farrier Supply! For all your forging and knife making supplies go to www.texasfarriersupply.com   and get 10% off your order with PROMOCODE Knifetalk10

Brodbeck Ironworks 

Makers of an Incredibly versatile grinder, with Many different attachments

Leather sewing equipment and even abrasives 

Check out Brodbeck Ironworks for yourself:

https://brodbeckironworks.com/

“Knifetalk10” gets you 10% off 

Follow Brodbeck Ironworks on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/brodbeck_ironworks/

Trojan Horse Forge 

Get your THF Stabile Rail knife finishing vise at 

https://www.trojanhorseforge.com/

And when you use the promo code “FULLBLAST10 you get 10%off everything on the site.

Follow them on instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/trojan_horse_forge/

TotalBoat

Adhesives, paints, primers and polishing compounds.

Go to http://totalboat.com/FULLBLAST

To support the podcast

Welcome G.L.Hanson and Sons

G.L. Hansen & Sons

 On Instagram

https://instagram.com/g.l._hansenandsons?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

 Gcarta.bigcartel.com

G-Carta is unique composite of natural fibers and fabrics mixed with epoxy under pressure and heat 

Boofa, ripple cut, Tuxini, by Mikie, Mahi Mahi, Radio worm g-carta

Pheasant by Mikie

Colorama by Mikie

Hoopla by Mike

Amazing colors and razzle dazzle for your project. 

MARITIME KNIFE SUPPLIES

Maritimeknifesupply.CA

All your knifemaking needs, belts abrasive, steals, kilns forges presses, heat treating ovens anvils and everything you need to get started or resupply. Including Dr. Thomas’s book:“Knife Engineering”

They’re in Canada but ship to the US with ease and you can take advantage of the exchange rate 

The steel selection is always growing and Lawrence just got 3900 lbs. of steel in.

10% off on abrasive belt packs of 10 

get a hold of https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply/ and see what the fuss is about.

Welcome Tormek as a sponsor to the show. Take your sharpening to a new level. I love these sharpening machines. Waterfed, easy to use. Jigs included. Definitely check out what they have to offer. If you need it sharpened, Tormek is definitely something for you:

https://tormek.com/en/inspiration/woodworking--crafts

Go look at the course curriculum at CMA:

https://centerformetalarts.org/workshops/

** Taking classes from some of the best in forging at one of the best facilities in the country is an excellent opportunity to propel yourself as a blacksmith. Not to be missed. And with housing on the campus it’s a great way to get yourself to the next level. 

Ben Snure is always back. Always love when he’s on as much as the listerers. We had a great time learning about controlled burns And what it takes to not burn everything down. We told stories and hit weird news. Thanks again as always. -gf 

Follow Ben on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/bensnure?igsh=OGZoaTgyaTg1cHhp

Buy his hammers here:

Search results for "Snure"

Join us in Barcelona for the 2025 weekend Workshops!

https://florentinekitchenknives.com/pages/workshops

Feel free to submit more questions for future episodes at:

The Full Blast Podcast on Instagram:

https://instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

If you want to support Full Blast 

Support Feder Knives - ( go buy a shirt )

https://www.federknives.com/

*******ARTICLES ON SECTION 230*******

Is This the End of the Internet As We Know It? | ACLU

Infographic: Why Section 230 Is So Important | Electronic Frontier Foundation

Interpreting the ambiguities of Section 230 | Brookings

WTF is Section 230? - Digiday

Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about the show. it helps me out a lot! 

Thank you Baker Forge & Tool for your beautiful Steel. Go to Bakerforge.com to see all the incredible steels they offer. ‘FullBlast’ gets you 10% off your order

Welcome to our new Sponsor- EVENHEAT- Manufacturers of the best heat treating ovens available. 

To find your next oven go to Evenheat-kiln.com

Follow them on Instagram: 

Brodbeck Ironworks 

Makers of an Incredibly versatile grinder, with Many different attachments

Leather sewing equipment and even abrasives 

Check out Brodbeck Ironworks for yourself:

https://brodbeckironworks.com/

“Knifetalk10” gets you 10% off 

Follow Brodbeck Ironworks on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/brodbeck_ironworks/

Trojan Horse Forge 

Get your THF Stabile Rail knife finishing vise at 

https://www.trojanhorseforge.com/

And when you use the promo code “FULLBLAST10 you get 10%off everything on the site.

Follow them on instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/trojan_horse_forge/

TotalBoat

Adhesives, paints, primers and polishing compounds.

Go to http://totalboat.com/FULLBLAST

To support the podcast

Welcome G.L.Hanson and Sons

G.L. Hansen & Sons

On Instagram

https://instagram.com/g.l._hansenandsons?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Gcarta.bigcartel.com

G-Carta is unique composite of natural fibers and fabrics mixed with epoxy under pressure and heat 

Boofa, ripple cut, Tuxini, by Mikie, Mahi Mahi, Radio worm g-carta

Pheasant by Mikie

Colorama by Mikie

Hoopla by Mike

Amazing colors and razzle dazzle for your project. 

MARITIME KNIFE SUPPLIES

Maritimeknifesupply.CA

All your knifemaking needs, belts abrasive, steals, kilns forges presses, heat treating ovens anvils and everything you need to get started or resupply. Including Dr. Thomas’s book:“Knife Engineering”

They’re in Canada but ship to the US with ease and you can take advantage of the exchange rate 

The steel selection is always growing and Lawrence just got 3900 lbs. of steel in.

10% off on abrasive belt packs of 10 

get a hold of https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply/ and see what the fuss is about.

Welcome Tormek as a sponsor to the show. Take your sharpening to a new level. I love these sharpening machines. Waterfed, easy to use. Jigs included. Definitely check out what they have to offer. If you need it sharpened, Tormek is definitely something for you:

https://tormek.com/en/inspiration/woodworking--crafts

Go look at the course curriculum at CMA:

https://centerformetalarts.org/workshops/

** Taking classes from some of the best in forging at one of the best facilities in the country is an excellent opportunity to propel yourself as a blacksmith. Not to be missed. And with housing on the campus it’s a great way to get yourself to the next level. 

Ben Snure is Back! I just got back from a great weekend at Blade Show in Atlanta and we broke the trip down. We also told stories and generally had a great time as usual. Ben is the best and is a fantastic blacksmith and hammer maker. Always great having him on. Thanks again my buddy. -GF 

Go follow Ben on Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/bensnure/?hl=en

Buy his hammers from Well-Shod:

https://www.well-shod.com/search?keywords=Snure&page=1

 Feel free to submit more questions for future episodes at:

The Full Blast Podcast on Instagram:

https://instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

If you want to support Full Blast 

Support  Feder Knives - ( go buy a shirt )

https://www.federknives.com/

*******ARTICLES ON SECTION 230*******

Is This the End of the Internet As We Know It? | ACLU

Infographic: Why Section 230 Is So Important | Electronic Frontier Foundation

Interpreting the ambiguities of Section 230 | Brookings

WTF is Section 230? - Digiday

Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about the show. it helps me out a lot! 

Thank you Baker Forge & Tool for your beautiful Steel. Go to Bakerforge.com to see all the incredible steels they offer. ‘FullBlast’ gets you 10% off your order

Welcome to our new Sponsor- EVENHEAT- Manufacturers of the best heat treating ovens available. 

 To find your next oven go to Evenheat-kiln.com

Follow them on Instagram: 

Brodbeck Ironworks 

Makers of an Incredibly versatile grinder, with Many different attachments

Leather sewing equipment and even abrasives 

Check out Brodbeck Ironworks for yourself:

https://brodbeckironworks.com/

“Knifetalk10” gets you 10% off 

Follow Brodbeck Ironworks on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/brodbeck_ironworks/

Trojan Horse Forge 

Get your THF Stabile Rail knife finishing vise at 

https://www.trojanhorseforge.com/

And when you use the promo code “FULLBLAST10 you get 10%off everything on the site.

Follow them on instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/trojan_horse_forge/

TotalBoat

Adhesives, paints, primers and polishing compounds.

Go to http://totalboat.com/FULLBLAST

To support the podcast

Welcome G.L.Hanson and Sons

G.L. Hansen & Sons

 On Instagram

https://instagram.com/g.l._hansenandsons?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

 Gcarta.bigcartel.com

G-Carta is unique composite of natural fibers and fabrics mixed with epoxy under pressure and heat 

Boofa, ripple cut, Tuxini, by Mikie, Mahi Mahi, Radio worm g-carta

Phesant by Mikie

Colorama by Mikie

Hoopla by Mike

Amazing colors and razzle dazzle for your project. 

MARITIME KNIFE SUPPLIES

Maritimeknifesupply.CA

All your knifemaking needs, belts abrasive, steals, kilns forges presses, heat treating ovens anvils and everything you need to get started or resupply. Including Dr. Thomas’s book:“Knife Engineering”

They’re in Canada but ship to the US with ease and you can take advantage of the exchange rate 

The steel selection is always growing and Lawrence just got 3900 lbs. of steel in.

10% off on abrasive belt packs of 10 

get a hold of https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply/ and see what the fuss is about.

Welcome Tormek as a sponsor to the show. Take your sharpening to a new level. I love these sharpening machines. Waterfed, easy to use. Jigs included. Definitely check out what they have to offer. If you need it sharpened, Tormek is definitely something for you:

https://tormek.com/en/inspiration/woodworking--crafts

Go look at the course curriculum at CMA:

https://centerformetalarts.org/workshops/

** Taking classes from some of the best in forging at one of the best facilities in the country is an excellent opportunity to propel yourself as a blacksmith. Not to be missed. And with housing on the campus it’s a great way to get yourself to the next level. 

Benjamin Kamon of Kamon Knives is an Austrian Blademith whose work has graced the cover of Blade Magazine and is held in high regard in the knife making community. When you look at his work the design decisions he makes are beautiful, elegant and well thought out. The contrast between forged blade and mechanically fastened handle are stunning and must come from his experiences between being a mechanic working on huge trucks and his time as blacksmith fabricating railings and ornamental iron. We had a great talk about how he developed his signature style, forging and paying respect to the legend Lin Rhea. It was a lot of fun and I look forward to having him on again. Thanks again, -GF

Follow Kamon Knives on instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/kamon_knives/ 

Follow Full Blast and interact with the show on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast/

Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about the show. it helps me out a lot! 

Welcome back Trojan Horse Forge 

Get your THF Stabile Rail knife finishing vise at 

https://www.trojanhorseforge.com/

And when you use the promo code “FULLBLAST” you’ll get free shipping in the US

Follow them on instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/trojan_horse_forge/

 TotalBoat

Adhesives, paints, primers and polishing compounds.

Go to https://www.totalboat.com/

And put in “Fullblast10” for 10% off 

Go get yourself some all natural , food safe Axe Wax

Go to https://axewax.us/

And get 10% off with promocode: FULLBLAST10

Akinteractive

Get your Website designed by AK Interactive, Consultation, Graphic Design, logos, Signage design. 

25+ years experience in FULL SERVICE Website design, Graphic design and marketing for knife makers and all Craftsman:

http://akinteractive.com/fullblast

10% off with promo code: FULLBLAST10

Brodbeck Ironworks 

Makers of an Incredibly versatile grinder, with Many different attachments

Leather sewing equipment and even abrasives 

Go to Brodbeckironworks.com put in promo code Knifetalk and get the upgrade to the Mareko platen. 

Get your Blacksmith hammers from John Erianne aka

https://www.instagram.com/sunsetforgenj/

http://sunsetforgenj.com/new-products

Go look at the course curriculum at CMA:

https://centerformetalarts.org/workshops/

** Taking classes from some of the best in forging at one of the best facilities in the country is an excellent opportunity to propel yourself as a blacksmith. Not to be missed. And with housing on the campus it’s a great way to get yourself to the next level. 

Visit CMA’s website:

https://centerformetalarts.org/

***DON’T MISS THE CAMBRIA CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 17TH! 

Tap here for details: https://centerformetalarts.org/cambria-iron-conference-2/

There are still spots available for my next Forged Friction Folder workshop at CMA

Sept 3 & 4th:

https://centerformetalarts.org/product/friction-folder/

Meet Tansu is back and we had a great conversation. Owner and Bladesmith of Tansu Knives and Hunter Valley Blades, Mert has a unique perspective in the knife making game. Born in Turkey, he moved to the US as a chef, met his wife in the hospitality business and decided to take a chance on living in Australia for a bit. Life was good and the slower pace allowed for more free time. So after years of collecting and using knives Meat had the opportunity to take a class and his rise as a world class knifemaker took off. 

The conversation on creativity and the similarities between cooking and knife making was an eye opener for me and is great philosophy for any maker. We talked about The international Wootz Society and all the  great events coming up in Australia. And the podcast he’s on called Knife Making Down Under and the importance of it for Australians during lock down. A lot of fun and I look forward to seeing Mert and the guys next year at Blade. All the best, Geoff 

Follow Mert on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/tansu_knives/

Follow Hunter Valley Blades:

https://www.instagram.com/huntervalleyblades/

Follow the International Wootz Society:

https://www.instagram.com/international_wootz_society/

Follow Knifemaking Down Under on Instagram (find them on Facebook to watch live)

https://www.instagram.com/knifemakingdownunderpodcast/

Follow Full Blast and interact with the show on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast/

Visit CMA’s website:

https://centerformetalarts.org/

***DON’T MISS THE CAMBRIA CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 17TH! 

Tap here for details: https://centerformetalarts.org/cambria-iron-conference-2/

There are still spots available for my next Forged Friction Folder workshop at CMA

Sept 3 & 4th:

https://centerformetalarts.org/product/friction-folder/

Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about the show. it helps me out a lot! 

Welcome TotalBoat

Adhesives, paints, primers and polishing compounds.

Go to https://www.totalboat.com/

And put in “Fullblast10” for 10% off 

Go get yourself some all natural , food safe Axe Wax

Go to https://axewax.us/

And get 10% off with promocode: FULLBLAST10

Akinteractive

Get your Website designed by AK Interactive, Consultation, Graphic Design, logos, Signage design. 

25+ years experience in FULL SERVICE Website design, Graphic design and marketing for knife makers and all Craftsman:

http://akinteractive.com/fullblast

10% off with promo code: FULLBLAST10

Brodbeck Ironworks 

Makers of an Incredibly versatile grinder, with Many different attachments

Leather sewing equipment and even abrasives 

Go to Brodbeckironworks.com put in promo code Knifetalk and get the upgrade to the Mareko platen. 

Get your Blacksmith hammers from John Erianne aka

https://www.instagram.com/sunsetforgenj/

http://sunsetforgenj.com/new-products

Go look at the course curriculum at CMA:

https://centerformetalarts.org/workshops/

** Taking classes from some of the best in forging at one of the best facilities in the country is an excellent opportunity to propel yourself as a blacksmith. Not to be missed. And with housing on the campus it’s a great way to get yourself to the next level. 

Back by popular demand, one of the greatest character to ever grace the Emerald Isles Fingal Ferguson is back in the saddle again!!! We had a great time talking about the award winning short documentary

He and some of his fellow Irish Knifemakers were in called “The Small Steps”. It was interesting diving deeper into the relationship he and these talented craftsmen have and their connection to Bladesmith legend Bob Loveless. We talked BBQ and cooking for the masses, ethical dilemmas and the future of Gubbeen! Great time as always. Thanks again FF you’re the man!!xoxo- GF 

Follow Fingal on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/fingalferguson/

Watch the award winning Documentary “The Small Steps” 

https://vimeo.com/thecoop/review/588309597/56948fc4e1

Follow Full Blast and interact with the show on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast/

Visit CMA’s website:

https://centerformetalarts.org/

***DON’T MISS THE CAMBRIA CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 17TH! 

Tap here for details: https://centerformetalarts.org/cambria-iron-conference-2/

There are still spots available for my next Forged Friction Folder workshop at CMA

Sept 3 & 4th:

https://centerformetalarts.org/product/friction-folder/

Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about the show. it helps me out a lot! 

Welcome TotalBoat

Adhesives, paints, primers and polishing compounds.

Go to https://www.totalboat.com/

And put in “Fullblast10” for 10% off 

Go get yourself some all natural , food safe Axe Wax

Go to https://axewax.us/

And get 10% off with promocode: FULLBLAST10

Akinteractive

Get your Website designed by AK Interactive, Consultation, Graphic Design, logos, Signage design. 

25+ years experience in FULL SERVICE Website design, Graphic design and marketing for knife makers and all Craftsman:

http://akinteractive.com/fullblast

10% off with promo code: FULLBLAST10

Brodbeck Ironworks 

Makers of an Incredibly versatile grinder, with Many different attachments

Leather sewing equipment and even abrasives 

Go to Brodbeckironworks.com put in promo code Knifetalk and get the upgrade to the Mareko platen. 

Get your Blacksmith hammers from John Erianne aka

https://www.instagram.com/sunsetforgenj/

http://sunsetforgenj.com/new-products

Go look at the course curriculum at CMA:

https://centerformetalarts.org/workshops/

** Taking classes from some of the best in forging at one of the best facilities in the country is an excellent opportunity to propel yourself as a blacksmith. Not to be missed. And with housing on the campus it’s a great way to get yourself to the next level. 

This Crossover is actually kind of a part 2. Last week I was on the Work For it Podcast with Brian House and Bryan Kohn and we had a fun time there. The episode is titled “Blast off with Geoff Feder” and feel free to listen to it before this one. But you’ll get what’s going on  if you don’t. I listen to the Work for it Podcast every thursday and enjoy it so you should too. This episode was interesting because we touched on an issue that’s going on in the maker community and I was completely un aware of it. So I had an unbiased take based on what I was presented with. We talked small biz stuff, raising kids, generational responsibility and these guys were fun to have on. Open invite. Next time we’ll get Ben on too. 

Listen to these guys and support their show 

Follow The Work For it Podcast  on instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/workforit.podcast/

Hashtag #WFIPROJECTS to get shout outs or join their patron:

https://www.patreon.com/workforit

Follow Brian House on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/housemade.us/

Follow Bryan Kohn on instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/b.kohnknives/

And their Cohost Ben Butler on instagram

https://www.instagram.com/butlerbuilt.us/

Follow Full Blast and interact with the show on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast/

Visit CMA’s website:

https://centerformetalarts.org/

***DON’T MISS THE CAMBRIA CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 17TH! 

Tap here for details: https://centerformetalarts.org/cambria-iron-conference-2/

There are still spots available for my next Forged Friction Folder workshop at CMA

Sept 3 & 4th:

https://centerformetalarts.org/product/friction-folder/

Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about the show. it helps me out a lot! 

Welcome TotalBoat

Adhesives, paints, primers and polishing compounds.

Go to https://www.totalboat.com/

And put in “Fullblast10” for 10% off 

Go get yourself some all natural , food safe Axe Wax

Go to https://axewax.us/

And get 10% off with promocode: FULLBLAST10

Akinteractive

Get your Website designed by AK Interactive, Consultation, Graphic Design, logos, Signage design. 

25+ years experience in FULL SERVICE Website design, Graphic design and marketing for knife makers and all Craftsman:

http://akinteractive.com/fullblast

10% off with promo code: FULLBLAST10

Brodbeck Ironworks 

Makers of an Incredibly versatile grinder, with Many different attachments

Leather sewing equipment and even abrasives 

Go to Brodbeckironworks.com put in promo code Knifetalk and get the upgrade to the Mareko platen. 

Get your Blacksmith hammers from John Erianne aka

https://www.instagram.com/sunsetforgenj/

http://sunsetforgenj.com/new-products

Go look at the course curriculum at CMA:

https://centerformetalarts.org/workshops/

** Taking classes from some of the best in forging at one of the best facilities in the country is an excellent opportunity to propel yourself as a blacksmith. Not to be missed. And with housing on the campus it’s a great way to get yourself to the next level. 

Leah Aripotch returns to the show and we dive deep into metal sculpture. Leah is an incredible artist known for painstaking detail and beautiful forged and fabricated nightmarish botanical pieces. Leah has grabbed the attention of the the knife making world including her recent sculptural collaboration with Bladesmith Joshua Prince and most recently, taking home “The Best Collaboration” Award at this year Blade Show with Bladesmith Seth Lopez. Then we talked about the complete story behind the Sculpture I just installed after 4 years in the making. I wanted to set the record straight after some misconceptions.

This was fun and Leah Rules. Thanks again- GF 

Follow Leah on instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/leaharipotch/

Follow Full Blast and interact with the show on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast/

Visit CMA’s website:

https://centerformetalarts.org/

***DON’T MISS THE CAMBRIA CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 17TH! 

Tap here for details: https://centerformetalarts.org/cambria-iron-conference-2/

There are still spots available for my next Forged Friction Folder workshop at CMA

Sept 3 & 4th:

https://centerformetalarts.org/product/friction-folder/

Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about the show. it helps me out a lot! 

Welcome TotalBoat

Adhesives, paints, primers and polishing compounds.

Go to https://www.totalboat.com/

And put in “Fullblast10” for 10% off 

Go get yourself some all natural , food safe Axe Wax

Go to https://axewax.us/

And get 10% off with promocode: FULLBLAST10

Akinteractive

Get your Website designed by AK Interactive, Consultation, Graphic Design, logos, Signage design. 

25+ years experience in FULL SERVICE Website design, Graphic design and marketing for knife makers and all Craftsman:

http://akinteractive.com/fullblast

10% off with promo code: FULLBLAST10

Brodbeck Ironworks 

Makers of an Incredibly versatile grinder, with Many different attachments

Leather sewing equipment and even abrasives 

Go to Brodbeckironworks.com put in promo code Knifetalk and get the upgrade to the Mareko platen. 

Get your Blacksmith hammers from John Erianne aka

https://www.instagram.com/sunsetforgenj/

http://sunsetforgenj.com/new-products

Go look at the course curriculum at CMA:

https://centerformetalarts.org/workshops/

** Taking classes from some of the best in forging at one of the best facilities in the country is an excellent opportunity to propel yourself as a blacksmith. Not to be missed. And with housing on the campus it’s a great way to get yourself to the next level. 

We’re back with a blockbuster episode! I’m joined this week with Will Stelter JS, James Fleming JS, Matt Stagmer JS, and the Mysterious Nick Rossi MS! We all got together to recap the most recent Blade Show where they were all testing  for for the American Bladesmith Society’s Journeyman Smith and in Nick’s case, Mastersmith. They all told their stories on why the decided to test, the stresses in preparing for testing and their takeaways from the experience. It’s an extremely unique insight into the 

ABS testing experiences and it was a fun listen. 

P.S. please forgive the audio. cramming Will and Nick on one set of earbuds wasn’t ideal but they were champions and I appreciate everyone’s flexibility. 

I suggest you become a member of the ABS even if you don’t want to test. It’s a great organization that sets standards in the knife making industry.

https://www.americanbladesmith.org/

Leave a review, subscribe and tell a friend! 

Follow Will on Instagram 

https://www.instagram.com/will_stelter/

Follow James Fleming on instagram 

https://www.instagram.com/wasteland_forge/

Follow Matt Stagmer on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/mattstagmer/

Follow Nick Rossi on instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/nickrossiknives/

Follow Full Blast and interact with the show on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast/

Visit CMA’s website:

https://centerformetalarts.org/

***DON’T MISS THE CAMBRIA CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 17TH! 

Tap here for details: https://centerformetalarts.org/cambria-iron-conference-2/

There are still spots available for my next Forged Friction Folder workshop at CMA

Sept 3 & 4th:

https://centerformetalarts.org/product/friction-folder/

Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about the show. it helps me out a lot! 

Welcome TotalBoat

Adhesives, paints, primers and polishing compounds.

Go to https://www.totalboat.com/

And put in “Fullblast10” for 10% off 

Go get yourself some all natural , food safe Axe Wax

Go to https://axewax.us/

And get 10% off with promocode: FULLBLAST10

Akinteractive

Get your Website designed by AK Interactive, Consultation, Graphic Design, logos, Signage design. 

25+ years experience in FULL SERVICE Website design, Graphic design and marketing for knife makers and all Craftsman:

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10% off with promo code: FULLBLAST10

Brodbeck Ironworks 

Makers of an Incredibly versatile grinder, with Many different attachments

Leather sewing equipment and even abrasives 

Go to Brodbeckironworks.com put in promo code Knifetalk and get the upgrade to the Mareko platen. 

Get your Blacksmith hammers from John Erianne aka

https://www.instagram.com/sunsetforgenj/

http://sunsetforgenj.com/new-products

Go look at the course curriculum at CMA:

https://centerformetalarts.org/workshops/

** Taking classes from some of the best in forging at one of the best facilities in the country is an excellent opportunity to propel yourself as a blacksmith. Not to be missed. And with housing on the campus it’s a great way to get yourself to the next level. 

This episode of the Downward Spiral was recorded in 2012 When Niko Tavernise and I were regularly going to either his porch or my shop with a bottle of booze and recording an episode. This particular episode Niko was working on the film Noah with Russell Crow(see I knew who it was) Back from filming in Iceland, we just wanted to shoot the breeze, tell funny stories and fool around. This ep is interesting because it recounts a story from the last time I installed Public Art. I had a bad experience doing it and it for shadows the work I’m installing now . Please forgive any ignorance and general horseshit, I’ve grown. Enjoy the show. 

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I suggest you become a member of the ABS even if you don’t want to test. Its a great organization that sets standards in the knife making industry.

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Visit CMA’s website:

https://centerformetalarts.org/

***DON’T MISS THE CAMBRIA CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 17TH! 

Tap here for details: https://centerformetalarts.org/cambria-iron-conference-2/

There are still spots available for my next Forged Friction Folder workshop at CMA

Sept 3 & 4th:

https://centerformetalarts.org/product/friction-folder/

Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about the show. it helps me out a lot! 

Welcome TotalBoat

Adhesives, paints, primers and polishing compounds.

Go to https://www.totalboat.com/

And put in “Fullblast10” for 10% off 

Go get yourself some all natural , food safe Axe Wax

Go to https://axewax.us/

And get 10% off with promocode: FULLBLAST10

Akinteractive

Get your Website designed by AK Interactive, Consultation, Graphic Design, logos, Signage design. 

25+ years experience in FULL SERVICE Website design, Graphic design and marketing for knife makers and all Craftsman:

http://akinteractive.com/fullblast

10% off with promo code: FULLBLAST10

Brodbeck Ironworks 

Makers of an Incrediblly versatile grinder, with Many different attachments

Leather sewing equipment and even abrasives 

Go to Brodbeckironworks.com put in promo code Knifetalk and get the upgrade to the Mareko platen. 

Get your Blacksmith hammers from John Erianne aka

https://www.instagram.com/sunsetforgenj/

http://sunsetforgenj.com/new-products

Go look at the course curriculum at CMA:

https://centerformetalarts.org/workshops/

** Taking classes from some of the best in forging at one of the best facilities in the country is an excellent opportunity to propel yourself as a blacksmith. Not to be missed. And with housing on the campus it’s a great way to get yourself to the next level.