The Good Ol' Blades Podcast
Join me as I talk to other knifemakers, craftsmen and artisans in my journey to unpack the mysteries of knifemaking, and the culture by which it's built. This podcast features interviews with many of the men and women who have built, or are building the industry of knives and knife making as we know it today. Visit us at thegoodolbladespodcast.com!
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The Good Ol' Blades Podcast
Episode 6 - A Rising Star Alabama Custom Slipjoint Maker - Matt Collum
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Aaron Lawvere & Chris Crawford
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Season 1
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Episode 6
Aaron Lawvere & Chris Crawford got to share some southern hospitality with a rising star in custom slipjoints, Matt Collum, on this episode of the podcast.
- Matt talks a little about himself, how he got into pocket knives, and his grandfather's influence on his making
- Matt's first customer was himself, when his slipjoint was stolen and sold to a local shop
- We talk about DucLeg, Matt's first 100 knives that got him back into slips in 2019
- Aaron, Chris and Matt talk about saving "screw up" knives and trying to fix them
- We talk about Matt's progression in quality in the short period of time he's been making
- Matt talks build quality and support systems for inspecting your work
- Matt talks about bulk orders and breaking up shop monotony
- We talk shows, and shop secrets
- Aaron and Matt discuss understanding process and work observation
- We talk time management and putting what you love first - family
- and Matt shares a little of his ministry work
Check out Matt's Website, Instagram and Facebook group, and catch Matt on Sundays with his ministry on WKLF Radio.
