In this episode of Behind The Anvil, Michael Peterson sits down with the one and only SPICY MIKE!!!—aka Michael Kerley—for a wild and inspiring conversation. We dive deep into the art of knife-making, from stepping outside the box with S-grinds to experimenting with stainless steel cores in san-mai blades—the dos, the don’ts, and everything in between. Spicy Mike shares why he loves crafting chef’s knives and how that passion naturally led him into the kitchen, where he’s whipping up incredible Chinese-style dishes like his legendary noodle soups. He even teases the idea of a YouTube series giving a behind-the-scenes look at simplifying cooking—less mess, more flavor, and doing more with what you’ve got. We also get into his love for hot sauce, the story of his pet ducks (from Greg to today’s Allen), and how he once left pro-wrestling legend Goldberg speechless. Plus, Spice Mike opens up about the importance of managing and valuing free time as a maker. This episode has it all—knives, cooking, hot sauce, ducks, and more. You won’t want to miss it!
