Mark Of The Maker

We take a shot at our next History "Combosode" - a collection of shorter knife history spots, one from each of us on the team.  Four legendary makers and a little bit about their stories: John Nelson Cooper, Bob Engnath, Bud Nealy and D. E. "Ed" Henry.  Hope you find something interesting and maybe learn a cool piece of knife history along the way!  Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

What's the most used knife in your house?  Chances are it's a kitchen knife, and sometimes not a very good one!  We can help, and with some of our picks, we can dream.  In Episode 96, we each make some kitchen knife picks in a series of price ranges.  From affordable to "OH DAMN" we cover a lot of territory as usual.  Dust off the googlebox and join us for the ride.  Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

After a short break, we're back with the Kickoff of Season 6!  We recap 2022 and talk about our experiences over the year, makers we made note of, and then got into what our plans and hopes are for 2023.  Lots of new shows, some great makers now on our radar and a little reflection on where we all go from here.  Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

The leaves are falling, the weather is turning cool and that means Fall is here!  This time we take a swing at some picks for gear you might want to take on a fall hiking or camping trip, but with a twist.  Fun one as always and you'll want to have your search engine ready or join us in our FB group for pics. Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

For episode 93, we get together with renowned ABS Mastersmith Mike Quesenberry for a chat.  Mike has been the recipient of numerous awards, including this year's Best Damascus award at Blade Show and is featured in the Greatest Living Knifemakers book.  We talk about his path and his love for forging, integrals and making damascus.  Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

Next up in our string of interviews is Nick Swan.  Nick came into knives as a user and collector and eventually found his path to becoming a maker.  We talk about his personal knifemaking journey, his influences, his mentors and his process.  Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

Here's a great interview with one of the nicest custom knifemakers in the game - our friend Kirby Lambert.  For those not familiar, Kirby is a Canadian maker and makes some of the cleanest knives around.  From growing up skateboarding and his interests in martial arts and guitars, to the guidance of some great mentors, we cover lots of territory in this great chat.  Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

If you ever remember flipping through knife catalogs and seeing crazy stuff that made you shake your head for a sec (or secretly fell in love with), this fun picks episode is for you.  We each pick a scenario and the gear to go along with it from the gas station / mall ninja world / "affordable fantasy" world.  Part guilty pleasure, part "WTF is THAT?!" - we had a blast with this episode.  Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

We've talked about the IG account @Spycraft101 many times on the show, and this time we are joined by its creator, Justin Black.  Super interesting discussion, talking about crazy spy stuff from a new book Justin has out called Covert Arms: Weapons from the World of Spycraft and Espionage. Really fun chat and some great insights and stories from Justin that we know you'll enjoy. Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

Mark talks with Michael and Sean about their recent experience at the new Pacific Northwest Custom Invitational show.  This was a first attempt at a small regional show from our friends and recovering MotM guests Billy Cho and Nick Rolfe.  A solid show by most accounts and one that pulled in some fantastic makers from around the country.  Listen in with us for more. Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.  

Here's the second half of our discussion with artist and metalsmith Pat Pruitt.  In this second installment, we dig into collaborations, more on technology, and how COVID drove changes for many of us.  Pat is a great interview and we hope you enjoy this one as much as we did.  Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

Artist and metalsmith Pat Pruitt joins us for a great chat about his work and how he found his path.  Another example of a unique background and a journey that is unlike any of the others we've explored.  We talk art, technology, and design - and dig into what it means to be a maker and creator of things.  Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

We always enjoy the "picks" episodes and this one was no exception.  As usual, we set up some scenarios and use them as an excuse to go find some cool blades and gear to talk about.  We go new school, old school, funky school - you name it.  Fun episode and one we hope you'll share your OWN picks for in our Facebook group. Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

Jade Marsh of RMJ USA joins us for a chat about his background and some of the kickass things going on in the RMJ world.  Jade grew up in southern California during an important time in knifemaking and shares some great stories with us.   We talk history, shows, business, and a bit about how recent times have changed our landscape.  Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

Mark, Tom and Michael talk about Blade Show 2022 in Atlanta.  This year's show had a little different feel to it so we talk about what it was like, how it went, and what all came home with Michael and Tom.  What was YOUR Blade 2022 experience like?  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

Here's the first of what will likely become a series over time - something we're calling a History "Combosode."  Some important pieces of knife history, showcasing makers that we might not have a full episode worth of content to talk about - but who we still want to highlight.  We hit four makers, some passed, some living legends and tell you what we know about their significance in our world.  Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

Mark, Sean and Michael talk about the recent TKI SoCal 2022 show and what that experience was like.  We talk details of the show, a few maker that were there, and Sean gives us some insights on the California Custom Knife Show that took place in the days following.   Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

We're joined again by our very first guest, the original Friend of The Show, Mr. Nick Rossi!  A lot has happened over the last four years with Nick and in our world.  He gives us an update on what's been happening with him since that time, on his venture into the world of a full-time knifemaker, and on his path to becoming an ABS Master Bladesmith.  Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

Do you like daggers?  Well, we sure do and in this episode we dig into some dagger picks from a few fun categories.  Historical, Sneaky and Fantasy daggers all get their fair share of discussion.  Hit our Facebook group for photos of each of our choices and join in the discussion.  What are your favorites from these categories?  Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

Tom gives us the scoop on his recent visit to Blade Texas 2022 and his experiences there.  We hear details about the show, some cool stuff he saw there and get his thoughts on why this is a show worth checking out.  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.