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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Episodes
96 episodes
Episode 30 - From the Swamp to the Stars - Tony Severio
I'm reminded constantly of the duality of the human condition within knives. As diverse as the knifemaking community is, at it's core, we all share a common bond, not of knives, but of our experiences that lead us to create, knifes being the cr...
Episode 29 - Herculean Heirloom Folders - Johnny Stout
In the landscape of knifemakers, Texas boasts some of the most mystical craftsman within knives today. But, for early makers like Johnny Stout, Texas wasn't always the place to be if you wanted to easily learn how to make them. Given Johnny's r...
Episode 28 - Everyone's Favorite Knife Dad - Gary Langley
It's a pleasure to sit down and talk to people you admire, and who encourage you through things that you are passionate about. I wouldn't be exactly where I'm at if it wasn't for that attention, from a charismatic, patient and thoughtful person...
The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Micro Reboot
On this episode of the Micro Podcasts, I talk about my vision for the podcast that I've been hyper focused on, and rebooting the micro podcasts, to add some variety and new perspective into the overall podcast.
Episode 27 - Michelangelo of Metal - Spencer Aplin
In the craft of blades, you encounter some enigmatic creatures that knock your socks off, and this maker is one of them! Spencer Aplin of STA Custom Knives and The Stag Depot talks to me about his style of blades, artistry, pedagogy, and his jo...
Episode 26 - Knives and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance - Nick Huff
It's days that I get to shoot the bull with people like this that my mind is really provoked. I got to talk to knife maker, motorcycle enthusiast, musician, artist, husband, dad, and grandpa, Nick Huff. Nick is a knifemaker out of Fort Worth, T...
Episode 25 - A Road Less Traveled - Bill Roden
I had the opportunity to talk to Bill Roden, a long time knife collector, recent knifemaker out of Northlake, Texas. Bill shares his early life, career and getting into knife collectingHe also shares collecting...
Episode 24 - Mythical Man of Mosaic - Steve Schwarzer
I had the pleasure to talk to renowned ABS Mastersmith, inventor and re-inventor of numerous forging and knifemaking techniques, and all around charismatic guy, Steve Schwarzer. We talk about knife history, tribal knowl...
Episode 23 - He's a Trip - Trip Miller - Pt. 2
I got to talk to a cool knowledgable dude named Trip Miller, a collector and aficionado of pocket knives, especially slipjoints, and we talk about his start in knife collecting, and some of his thoughts around the knife market, and collecting i...
Episode 22 - He's a Trip - Trip Miller - Pt. 1
I got to talk to a cool knowledgable dude named Trip Miller, a collector and aficionado of pocket knives, especially slipjoints, and we talk about his start in knife collecting, and some of his thoughts around the knife market, and collecting i...
Episode 21 - He's A Household Name - Bobby House
I got to talk to rising star Bobby House about a lot of things, including his slipjoint making, being part of the South Texas Slipjoint Cartel, and of course, got to learn a lot about him as a person.Bobby talks about his ranching e...
The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Dovetailed Bolsters
In this Micro Podcast episode, I talk about dovetailed bolsters, some methods for making them, and tricks in hiding pins, getting your geometry right, and contouring order of operation.
The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Podcast Updates
In this Micro Podcast episode, I talk about what all has been going on with me, the show, thoughts for the future, and ways you can help interact with me to give me feedback so I can make this podcast the best it can be!
Episode 20 - Jack of All Trades - Brad Jansen
I had the pleasure of sitting down recently with Journeyman Smith and tradesman Brad Jansen, to learn about his endeavors within the American Bladesmith Society, his work in slipjoints, and tooling creation. Brad tells ...
The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Knife Wax
In this Micro Podcast episode, I talk a little about knife wax, its purpose, and a few brands I have used in my knifemaking.
The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Groups, Guilds & Personal Growth
In this Micro Podcast episode, I talk about groups, guilds, associations, their benefits, pitfalls, and considerations when setting yourself apart in your knife making artistry.
Episode 19 - Arkansas Living Treasure - Lin Rhea
I got the opportunity to talk to ABS Mastersmith & Bowie fanatic, Lin Rhea (Ray) about everything from knife philosophy, to Bowie knife history, and a ton more. Lin is a fantastic teacher, mentor, and historical blacksmith, promoting tradit...
The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - The Big To Do of Vintage Micarta
In this Micro Podcast episode, I talk about vintage micarta, the "Westinghouse Craze" and fads associated with micarta, as well as the general market, and egregious prices you'll see.
The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Is Time Money?
In this Micro Podcast episode, I talk about the time investment component of making knives, and try to help you understand that if the work is worth it, spend the time it take to do a job well.
Episode 18 - Live Action Yukon Cornelius - Luke Swenson
I got to steal some time (but not his hat) and talk with award winning slipjoint maker, whiskey aficionado, Yukon Cornelius look-alike, the marvelous and debonair - Luke Swenson, to talk about life, knives, shows, and a ton more.
The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Doing Shows, Online Culture, and Building Your Business
In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about show circuits, online relationship building, and the work it takes to build culture around your work.
The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Selling your work & collector support
In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about about some of the ways makers sell their work, the investment that goes into producing it, and how important the collector/customer feedback loop is to encourage makers.
Episode 17 - Every Dave Carry - David Nemerson
Aaron got the opportunity to talk to a great collector in the pocket knife community: David Nemerson. Dave's representation of his collection can be found on his instagram and Facebook profiles Every Dave Carry, and his commentary and support o...
The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Knifemaking Videos
In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about knifemaking videos, selecting the appropriate online video for your needs including Chris Crawford, Kyle Royer, and Jason Knight, and the value gained by doing video learning. Some top ma...
The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Good Cause Raffles (GRC)
In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about Good Cause Raffles or GRCs, what they are, how they work, and some thoughts around an appropriate scenario where starting one for the benefit of another is called for.