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 16 - The Real McCoy - Jake McCoy
Aaron had a chance to talk to up and coming knifemaker, mentored by Tony Marfione, and Edison Barajas & Sebastian Berenji - Jake McCoy of McCoy Bladeworks. We talk about Jake's early exposure to knives as a 12 year old at B...
The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Surface Grinders
In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about surface grinders, including flat platens, attachments for 2x72s, belt converted floor units, and stone units. He talks about uses, drawbacks, and setup and basic considerations for using stone su...
The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Knifemaking Freedom of Information
In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about information, misinformation, and disinformation, in the age of the internet, and how to think about ways to gain facts instead of conjecture.
Episode 15 - Dr. Steel - Larrin Thomas
Aaron got to pick the brain of one of the most influential contributors to modern knifemaking metallurgy and literature - Dr. Larrin Thomas. Larrin is the author of the famous KnifeSteelNerds.com website, as well as two books, the most recent b...
The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Nail Nicks
In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about nail nicks, and utilizing stones to cut them, along with his method and tips and tricks for getting a good cut.
The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Stippling
In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about stippling and where we see it in different art forms, along with tooling and methods for applying it to your knives.
Episode 14 - Learning Old Guard In A New Age - Craig Brosman
Aaron got to talk shop with rising knifemaker Craig Brosman, on this episode of the podcast. Craig is a knifemaker in Indiana, and has focused his efforts towards learning from the old-guard of knifemakers, applying knowledge collected to put a...
The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Engine Turning/Jeweling/Guilloché
In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about the history of Guilloché, engine turning or jeweling, and some of the modern uses in knives. He also talks about methods for accomplishing it in your own work.
Episode 13 - A Giant On The Shoulders of Giants - S. R. Johnson
Aaron had the amazing opportunity to speak with a man behind Loveless knives fame, a true visionary of fine knives, one of Steve Shackleford's Greatest Living Knifemakers, and a humble servant of the knife community - S. R. "Steve" Johnson on t...
The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Knife Making & Websites
In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about websites for knifemaking, issues with social media limitations on knives and knife sales, and how to go about starting a website and driving traffic to it.
The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - The Fundamentals of Mastery
In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about the process from going from rudiments and fundamentals of knifemaking and craftsmanship, to mastery.
Episode 12 - The Baron of Balisong - Squid Industries' Lucas Cao
Aaron gets an opportunity to talk balisong/butterfly knives, the flipping community, and knife entrepreneurship with Squid Industries founder Lucas Cao. Lucas gives a quick introduction to what balisongs are and how he got into flipping...
The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Knife Shows & Product Quality
In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about preparing work for shows, how to evaluate when your products are done, comparing variation knife to knife, and some ideas on ways to think about quality of work.
The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Shop Tips, Files, Glue, Layout Fluid & More
In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about various tips and tricks for speeding up processes in the shop with superglue, layout dye, dying material, filing and using file guides, and more.
Episode 11 - A Brief History of Pocket Knives - Neal Punchard
Aaron talks pocket knives and pocket knife history with the illustrious Neal Punchard. Neal is a staff correspondent at Knife Magazine, several time published author, knife historian, and an avid knife collector. Neal introduce...
The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Professional Vs. Personal Heat Treating
In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about heat treating at home, and professional heat treating, caveats, investment, and turn-around times.
Episode 10 - Texas' Patron Saint of Scrimshaw - Linda Karst Stone
Aaron gets some time to discuss scrimshaw and scrimshaw history, ivory bans, and a touch of Hollywood with the venerable, and delightful Linda Karst Stone. Linda gives a little insight into her upbringing and introduction into ...
The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Laser Uses In Knifemaking
In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about the many uses of lasers in knifemaking, types, free design software and general costs.
The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Preparing for Knife Shows
In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about preparing for knife shows, and the culture of knife shows, costs, tips and thoughts around conduct.
Episode 9 - Live Vehemently - Matt Martin
Aaron Lawvere gets to talk shop and philosophy with Matt Martin of Vehement Knives.Matt talks a little about his career prior to knives, and how he transitioned into being a full-time knifemakerWe talk Matt's aesthetic, and...
The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Abrasives
In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about the saying "treat abrasive like it's free" and how he thinks about using it to maximize investment per abrasive operation. He also talks a little about Gesswein stones, grit progression, and area...
Episode 8 - Greatest Living Knifemaker, Pioneer of the Cut & Shoot - Bruce Bump
Aaron Lawvere & Chris Crawford had the extreme pleasure of speaking with ABS Master Smith, one of Steve Shackleford's Greatest Living Knifemakers, and a pioneer of the Cut & Shoot "dual-threat" model of knife and gun combinations - Bruc...
The Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - This Too Shall Pass
In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about Chris's departure from the show, and a little about the why behind it. He also talks about preserving and respecting personal time in life and in the craft.