Mark Of The Maker

Grace Horne joins us for a chat about her work and how she came to be part of the Sheffield cutlery world.  We've talked a few times in previous episodes about Grace's work and her fantastic scissors.  She tells us about her personal history and her path from other forms of metalwork to knives to scissors and why she finds them fascinating.  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

It's been a weird year, so we check in with Sean for an update on his journey back to school.  Sean gives us an update, we pay our respects to damascus and knife maker Chris Marks, and we chat about some very cool and interesting stuff that we've come across lately. Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

It's that time of year when some of you are sending off a loved one to college or off into the real world.  We talk about our picks for proper send-off in a few different categories, all with a sub-$100 price point in mind.  It's certain that we missed some good ones, be sure to share your own picks with us, we'd love to hear them! Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

This one's been a long time coming, our friend and knifemaker Gerry McGinnis joins us for a great interview about his life and how he got into knifemaking.  Gerry has a unique story, having gotten into knife making at such an early age.  He tells us about his various projects, his love of hunting and fishing, and a new venture he's working on that many of you will find interesting. Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

Here's another "picks" episode where we talk about how we'd set one another up in the event of a doomsday scenario.  We're not experts, we just thought it would be fun and let's face it, we're nerds and we just like to talk gear.  Hope you enjoy it!  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

Chad Nichols of Nichols Damascus Steel joins us for this episode.  We talk about Chad's background, how he got into knives, and ultimately what led him to become of the key suppliers of damascus steel and other materials to the knife industry.  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

Yes, we're back!  We chat quarantine, knives and take some listener questions in our first episode after a bit of a hiatus.  It's been a crazy time and we hope you are all staying safe and healthy.  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

Knifemaker and all around good guy Sal Manaro joins us for some good conversation about his path into knifemaking.  We talk history, shop and techniques and still manage to have a few laughs along the way.  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

Feeling a little weirded out about what's going on?  We are too!  One thing is certain:  We're all in this together.  Mark and Michael chat about some of the challenges we are all facing and check in with you all.  Wishing you all the best and much love from the MotM crew! Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.http://www.markofthemaker.com

We recap our experience at this year's Tactical Knife Invitational in Nashville and fill out the episode with some Q&A.  This one's all over the map, with lots of laughs and maybe a little helpful information as well.  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

This one started out with the working title "Knife Mythbusters" and just sort of rolled off into a series of rants mixed in with some myth busting.  The topic evolved as we went along but hopefully you find it somewhat entertaining and maybe a little bit educational as well.  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

This time we walk through some knives and makers that we think you should know about.  Some of you will be familiar with some of these knives or makers, but hopefully there's something in here for everyone.  Get your Google lookup ready, this one had the working title "The Rabbit Hole Episode."  Hope you enjoy it!  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

We chat about some noteworthy trends, things and experiences from 2019 and spend some time talking about things we are looking forward and makers to watch in 2020.  This one kicks off Season 3 of Mark of the Maker, thanks for coming along with us on the journey!  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

We wrap up Season 2 with an update from Sean on his journey back to school, as he finishes up his second semester of study.  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

We're joined by knifemaker and all around good dude Brian Efros for some conversation about life and knives.  Brian went on an interesting path to knifemaking, a little different than anyone we've spoken with so far.  Some of you might be surprised at how far back Brian's knifemaking goes, so find a comfy spot and listen along with us.  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

It's that time of year again!  We kick this one off with some silky smooth tones from the one and only Sean Kendrick.  Then we head off into making some Christmas gift picks for one another from three categories, from under $50 stocking stuffer to full custom.  You or your significant other might just hear a great holiday gift idea in this one, there are some cool picks and we might just include one or two that you aren't familiar with. Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

We had way WAY more stuff to talk about, so Bob Terzuola graciously joins us for a second episode to chat about a little more history and some Q&A.  This time, the conversation gets much deeper, from shop talk to collaborations to the impacts of social media on the knife world to the debate about handmade vs. CNC and more.   Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

We know he feels a little uncomfortable with these kinds of terms, but to describe knifemaker Bob Terzuola as anything other than a "living legend" would be a disservice, in our opinion.  Bob leads us through his personal timeline and shares many fantastic stories along the way.  We also get some insights into the upcoming release of the much anticipated 2nd Edition of his book about knife making, "The Tactical Folding Knife."  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

We asked our listeners to submit questions for the crew - and we got a BUNCH from you!  This episode is dedicated to working our way through a pile of listener Q&A.  Knifemaker stuff, business stuff, thoughtful stuff and a couple fun things as well.  Give it a listen, your question might just have made the cut!  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

We chat about what makes a "good knife," and offer some tips on what to look for when checking out a knife at a show or from a maker that is new to you.  We hit both folders and fixed blades, in this mini that turned into a "halfisode."  Follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.