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The Good Ol' Blades PodcastEpisode 24 - Mythical Man of Mosaic - Steve SchwarzerI 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 knowledge, and steel technology over timeSteve and I talk about the ABS test process, cross-disciplinary knowledge, and functional testing and heat treatingSteve talks about his early experiences in mosaic damascusSteve also talks about his initial exposure to blacksmithing and bladesmithing and his relationship with Jimmy SchmidtWe also talk about his learning from other makers such as Spencer Aplin, working with Will Stelter, and moreSteve t...2023-07-191h 51The Good Ol' Blades PodcastThe Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Knifemaking VideosIn 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 makers' pages for knifemaking videos: Chris Crawford, Kyle Royer, Jason Knight.Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations!Aaron Lawvere: Website, InstagramPodcast: Instagram2023-05-2908 minThe Good Ol' Blades PodcastEpisode 8 - Greatest Living Knifemaker, Pioneer of the Cut & Shoot - Bruce BumpAaron 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 - Bruce Bump on this episode of the podcast.Bruce shares a little of his life and background, and living in Walla Walla, Washington, including his early experience with knives as a Cub ScoutBruce talks a little about his early days in knives from being a motorcycle mechanic, and joining the ABSWe talk a little about Cut & Shoots, inspiration and how Bruce got...2023-03-2950 minThe Good Ol' Blades PodcastThe Good Ol' Blades Micro Podcast - Pantographs 101In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about some history of pantographs, how they're using in knifemaking, finding one, and some caveats to owning them.Helpful LinksChris Crawford's Pantographs 101Chris Crawford's Pantograph TemplatesChris Crawford's Intro to the Proxxon PantographText me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations!Aaron Lawvere: Website, InstagramPodcast: Instagram2023-03-2311 minThe Good Ol' Blades PodcastEpisode 7 - Fixed Blade Finesse with Night Watch Knives - Alex HarrisonAaron Lawvere & Chris Crawford had the opportunity to talk fixed blades and knife business with Kansas City, MO royal - Alex Harrison from Night Watch Knives, on this episode of the podcast.Alex talks about how he got into building his first knives and his early exposure to knivesWe all agree how awesome Matt Martin isWe talk knife aesthetic, finishing, and knife designAaron goes tangental on hominid knives and prison shanks?Chris steps in to correlate slip ergonomics to mechanism relationshipWe talk Alex's Interloper knife and designAlex shares some about order process and criteria for successWe...2023-03-151h 14The Good Ol' Blades PodcastEpisode 6 - A Rising Star Alabama Custom Slipjoint Maker - Matt CollumAaron Lawvere & Chris Crawford got to share some southern hospitality with a rising star in custom slipjoints, Matt Collum, on this episode of the podcast.Matt talks a little about himself, how he got into pocket knives, and his grandfather's influence on his makingMatt's first customer was himself, when his slipjoint was stolen and sold to a local shopWe talk about DucLeg, Matt's first 100 knives that got him back into slips in 2019Aaron, Chris and Matt talk about saving "screw up" knives and trying to fix themWe talk about Matt's progression in quality in the short...2023-03-081h 27The Good Ol' Blades PodcastEpisode 5 - A Good Ol' Texas Slipjoint Maker - Stanley BuzekAaron Lawvere & Chris Crawford had the opportunity to talk the venerable Stanley Buzek on this episode of the podcast.Stanley talks about the pronunciation of his last name, his Czech background, Kolach, and Texas czech culture.We get to know Stanley's early influences with knives, especially his uncle's theater knife!We talk pattern sourcing and the pattern sharing communityStanley talks about embellishments, engraving.We discuss knife shows and knife show culture, and Blade Show specificallyStanley tells us about his experience with knife photographyWe also get some words of wisdom to new makers, and more!Check Stanley's social...2023-03-011h 05The Good Ol' Blades PodcastEpisode 4 - Mississippi Blacksmith, Christ-following Husband, Father, Forged in Fire Champion - Derek Melton - Pt. 2Take some time with Aaron Lawvere & Chris Crawford to get to know the fascinating Derek Melton in this two part series!Featured on Forged in Fire Season 5, episode 20, Derek is an avid blacksmith, bladesmith, and all around great guy! Derek talks treadle and tire hammersChris asks Derek about his induction forge We talk about Derek's own podcast (Available on Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast players)Chris and Derek talk TikTok, social media, and moreDerek talks about his personal ministry through blacksmithing, knives and his work as a wholeHe also shares some sage wisdom for new ma...2023-02-2249 minThe Good Ol' Blades PodcastEpisode 3 - Mississippi Blacksmith, Christ-following Husband, Father, Forged in Fire Champion - Derek Melton - Pt. 1Take some time with Aaron Lawvere & Chris Crawford to get to know the fascinating Derek Melton in this two part series! Featured on Forged in Fire Season 5, episode 20, Derek is an avid blacksmith, bladesmith, and all around great guy! Chris tells us how he met DerekDerek discusses his humble beginnings in knifemakingWe discuss Wayne Goddard's $50 Knife Shop Derek talked about his Forged in Fire experienceAlso, listen to him talk about blacksmithing, "Harry Potter Wands" and more!Be sure to follow Derek Melton on his social media:Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, and his Website....2023-02-1548 minThe Good Ol' Blades PodcastEpisode 1 - The Man, The Myth, The Legend - Chris CrawfordTake some time to get to know the man, the myth, the legend, Chris Crawford! We get to sit down and talk to Chris about his life, knives, and random other topics in the inaugural 1st episode of the podcast! We get to hear a little of who Chris is outside of knivesChris talks his fishing obsession and making his skiff and fly rodsWe learn a little of Chris' philosophy on making things, including knivesWe talk about Chris' origins of his EDC patternWe also find out about Chris' longtime friend with Derek Melton, Chad Nichols, John Cohea, and m...2023-02-011h 15