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Enlisted CraftsmenAEB-L Discussion Along with MalariaEthan and Garrett discuss AEB-L and heat treatment for it and rockwell testing for it. A couple different laser and waterjet companies are also discussed such as send cut send, and waterjet knives.
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2022-05-1451 minEnlisted CraftsmenThe 3 Favorites and 3 Least Favorite Aspects of the MilitaryThe 3 Craftsmen give their 3 favorite things and 3 least favorite things in their opinion about their personal military experiences, with a little bit of knife talk at the end.
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2022-04-231h 23Enlisted CraftsmenRapidfire Interviews at the Texas Select Show!!!In this episode, Ethan and Mike interview 22 different makers, suppliers, and others at the Texas Select from Forged in Fire Show. The show was started by Cowboy Szymanski and his wife Ilena and has substantially grown throughout the years. Very fun to listen to how these different makers got into knife making and what has changed in the knife making world through the years. People interviewed: Deke Parker, Alex Ruiz, Pat Biggin, James Huse, Jim Cooper (sharpbycoop), Jason Coy, Chevy Robertson, Brandon Hyner, John Stokes, Burt Flanagan (Paragon), Brian Evelich, Firmin Lopez, Grizz & Tana of To The Point, Randy...
2022-04-081h 08Enlisted CraftsmenNational Medal of Honor day and Blade Show Texas RecapEthan starts off the episode by giving a recap of Blade Show Texas he just attended. Next, citations of medal of honor recipients are read from the Army, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard in observance of National Medal of Honor day to honor those who have given both the ultimate sacrifice, and absolute bravery. Near the end of the episode Garrett tells a story of when he encountered civilians hit by an IED (Improvised Explosive Device).
WARNING: Very graphic content is described in this episode. Listener discretion is advised.
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2022-03-251h 18Enlisted CraftsmenLeather TalkEthan dives deep into talk all about leather. The process of designing a sheath, what types of leather are best, what leather really is made of, the tanning process, etc. Lots of good information in this episode that hasn't been discussed before on this podcast.
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2022-03-181h 01Enlisted CraftsmenThe 3 Types of Fun, Burn Pits in the Middle East, and the Fads that Come and Go with KnifemakingAfter watching the recent state of the union address, the 3 craftsmen get on the topic of burn pits and submarine oil vapors. Garrett has the perfect way to describe the 3 types of fun: type 1, type 2, and type 3. The 3 also discuss the fads we have seen with knife making....... one maker does something, then half the community follow suit. Have you ever typed "there goes the mail" in a youtube search? Ethan tells about the tragic way a boat accidentally got sunk by a U.S. submarine by getting stuck on the stern planes.
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2022-03-1158 minEnlisted CraftsmenWhat is Sharing Knowledge and What is a Trade Secret in the Knife Making Community?In this episode, Mike and Ethan discuss the difference in keeping a trade secret vs telling the rest of the community your process. The Knife community has been a community of sharing for years, but is it taboo to keep a process a secret if you want? Also, Ethan tells his upcoming plans of hosting a belt grinder class similar to a tire hammer class.
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2022-03-0457 minEnlisted CraftsmenAn Interview with Derek MeltonDerek Melton is a craftsman on multiple levels. Everything from knives to steak turners, coffee scoops to bottle openers, he is well versed in forging and metalworking. Melton has attended several tire hammer build classes, and owns a couple of them and uses them all the time. He also employs induction forging into his process, which is discussed. A great interview and episode to listen to!
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2022-02-251h 17Enlisted CraftsmenThe Reasons to Bring Sunglasses on a Submarine, Mike's Youtube Channel, and Welder Flash BurnThe 3 craftsmen discuss current knives we are working on (or machine repairs), losing corby bolts, some welding burn problems, and Mike says for the only time ever..... HOOAH! The importance of lighting on a submarine is also discussed along with the worst emergency lights you have ever seen. The Army and Marine Corps have similar experiences as it turns out.....
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2022-02-1854 minEnlisted CraftsmenA Unique High and Tight Haircut and a Knife that Guy Fieri Might Use??This episode goes everywhere from bad haircuts to shipping knives internationally, trading tattoos for knives, and one of the thieves that stole Garrett's Forged in Fire sword has been arrested!
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2022-02-111h 03Enlisted CraftsmenMilitary Movies: The Good, The Bad, and The UnrealisticIn this episode the topic of military movies are discussed..... The good, the bad, and the unrealistic.... Ethan talks about good and bad submarine movies, Garrett talks about a movie with one character must have had 7 MOS', and Mike discusses the best WW2 movies and mini-series'. Also, a story about a time some marines went in country and ate a lot of peaches.....
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2022-02-0456 minEnlisted CraftsmenEthan's New 250 lb Power Hammer, and Derek Melton's VisitEthan talks about his new 250 lb power hammer purchase, Derek Melton came by to visit and see it as he was passing through. Ethan and Mike discuss the advantages of air hammers vs trip hammers, and more induction forge talk.
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2022-01-2847 minEnlisted CraftsmenOur Greatest Forging Failures and Having Successful Forge Welds Without Cleaning the Steel PriorIn this episode Ethan, Mike, and Garrett discuss their greatest failures they have had as bladesmiths. Also discussed is methods we have seen others do to successfully weld stainless, induction forging, and Mike tells a story about a friend who had to make a download on the interstate.....
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2022-01-2255 minEnlisted CraftsmenWhat the Service Taught Each of Us and Times When Servicemen Were Put in their Place in Front of EVERYONE....The three craftsmen discuss things we learned about ourselves when we were in the service. Mike's answer may surprise you..... Garrett also discusses tactical sleeping, and a couple stories about times when military guys were put in their place publicly..... officers included...
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2022-01-1448 minEnlisted CraftsmenTikTok Talk, Mike's Sobriety Anniversary, and Selling TacticsEthan and Mike discuss what they have been up to, Mike tells his story of his sobriety journey, Ethan shares his recent sales things he learned. Also, do you know where you were when you saw this certain video?? Give us a listen to find out which one....
2022-01-071h 00Enlisted CraftsmenBladesmithing Classes, More Social Media Talk, and Submariners that got too Intoxicated.....Ethan asks Garrett and Mike how much a bladesmithing class should cost, some interesting hand sanding methods are discussed, and how some local customers go into cardiac arrest when you tell them the price of a knife....
2021-12-171h 08Enlisted CraftsmenCoffee Etches and Mike the Italian Stallion and the Golden Sperm?The 3 discuss different etching techniques, Ethan tells a new marketing method he is trying out, current Christmas orders, coffee etch recipe origins and Mike tells a story of how a Forged in Fire fan wanted him to father a kid....... Not kidding.
2021-12-1155 minEnlisted CraftsmenThe Analogy of Bread and SteelGarrett has stuff stolen out of his truck.....his sword from Forged in Fire. Ethan and Garrett discuss some metallurgy and come up with some good analogies.
2021-12-031h 00Enlisted CraftsmenTattoo Stories and Delayed Contact with Family During DeploymentsA discussion of dating these days, some funny submarine stories of delayed contact and what some spouses do while their husband is out to sea without permission, and some hilarious tattoo stories get discussed in this episode....... certain body parts....... you will just have to listen.
2021-11-1949 minEnlisted CraftsmenVeteran's Day Special, War Talk, Some History, and the Cost of WarEthan and Mike dive into some deep discussion on the cost of war, and some history of WW1 and WW2. Ethan tells some stories from his Grandfather in WW2 as one of Patton's Spearheaders. Mike talks about his recent Veteran's day raffle success and a submarine vomit story finishes it off.......
This episode is brought to you by the Scooter Brown Band, Maritime Knife Supply, and the Louisiana Custom Knife show.
2021-11-121h 00Enlisted CraftsmenCryogenics Process, Our Current Projects, and Applying for a New TV Show??The three discuss the cryogenics process and lessons learned, The current projects we are working on, and a new TV show one of us may be applying for..... This episode is brought to you by the Scooter Brown Band, Maritime Knife Supply, and the Louisiana Custom Knife show.
2021-11-0546 minEnlisted CraftsmenNuclear Power School, Medal of Honor Talk, and Goats on MopedsEthan talks about the rigorous nuclear training pipeline as he celebrates his 8 year anniversary of graduating Nuclear Power School in the Navy, The 3 discuss medal of honor recipients, and then the value of mopeds in the middle east is discussed and exactly how many goats you can fit on them.....
2021-10-291h 11Enlisted CraftsmenCharity Organizations and Charity Work We Are Doing, and a Grenade Fail.....Garrett discusses his Forge Ahead veteran's organization he is starting and the plans to work with Resilience Forge and Reforged. Mike discusses some Charity work he is working on with plans to donate to Mission 22 and Til Valhalla Project. All the craftsmen tell their stories of military simulators, the good, the bad, and the hilarious! One of them actually involves the movie Saving Private Ryan. Ever dropped a grenade before? One of these guys have.... This episode is brought to you by Maritime Knife Supply, The Scooter Brown Band, and The Louisiana Knife Show.
2021-10-2255 minEnlisted CraftsmenMachines Discussion, Going AWOL, and Boot Camp UnderwearDiscussion of Mike's CNC Plasma he will soon get and the times we can remember other military guys going AWOL. Also we tell a story involving boot camp underwear...... not one you want to miss!
2021-10-151h 12Enlisted CraftsmenOur Generation Today, Things We Hate About TikTok, and Funnel BabiesThe craftsmen discuss how the new generation is all about TikTok, some Covid discussion, and how Garrett was tied up to a pull up bar......trust us.. there is more than meets the eye to this episode
2021-10-081h 09Enlisted CraftsmenStabilized Woods DiscussionThe Craftsmen discuss the benefits of stabilized woods, working with stabilized woods and finishes, and Garrett tells the tale of Arnecio the rooster..... RIP Arnecio
2021-10-0147 minEnlisted CraftsmenSecondhand Spit, Poop, and MisfiresThis episode is nothing but us telling stories and laughing.... from unbelievably dumb people to sketchy military procedures, this episode is definitely worth a listen!
2021-09-241h 15Enlisted CraftsmenBladesmithing Therapy and Military TalkEthan, Garrett, & Mike discuss how bladesmithing has been a therepy to each one of us, and the things we would change in the military and why
2021-09-1756 minEnlisted CraftsmenJarheads, Butt Stuff, and NutsacksEthan, Garrett, and Mike discuss their favorite knife styles, damascus patterns, and more. Garrett questions why the old doctors at MEPS look at recruit's anus', and we discuss the Afghanistan withdrawal and lazy the Afghan and Iraqi soldiers are.
2021-09-101h 15
Enlisted CraftsmenOther Makers We Admire and Boot Camp Shower Stories....The craftsmen discuss the other knife makers we admire and tell stories from the shower way back in boot camp.....however bad you might think this could be.... its much worse
2021-08-271h 00Enlisted CraftsmenClose to Death Experiences in the Military and the Knife ShopGarrett almost cuts his arm off, fellow soldiers get injured in the groin, and rotary platen talk.
2021-08-201h 08Enlisted CraftsmenTire Hammer Build, Stainless Discussion, and the Smell of the Middle EastThe 3 craftsmen talk about Mike's recent tire hammer build, Garrett goes deep in metallurgy talk, and Ethan tells a story of a fellow sailor in pain in the worst way possible...... Be prepared..... nothing is off limits here.
2021-08-131h 24Enlisted CraftsmenMore about us, Forged in Fire experiences, and funny service storiesEthan, Garrett, and Mike talk about their experience on the Forged in Fire Armed Forces Redeployment Tournament, More in depth about themselves, and some funny stories from their time in the service.
2021-08-061h 17Enlisted CraftsmenQuick IntroEthan Lee of ELEE Knives, Garrett Elting of Steel Pig Forge, and Mike Rizzo of Muffin Man Metalworks introduce themselves and the podcast.
2021-08-0605 min
Nebraska Beer:30#56 Garrett Elting's Shop AccidentHe almost cut off his what?? The co-owner of Steel Pig Forge, Garrett Elting, makes his return to NE Beer:30! Luckily, he still had all his body parts attached to record this episode (we'll get to that). In this episode, Grady and Garrett chug a beer, talk about being Mr. Mom during quarantine, what items they would save during a house fire, and "the accident" that sent Garrett to the hospital. Big up to Craig Beougher for the hotline voicemail! Beers chugged: Weld Werks Starry Night and Miller Lite. Beers sipped on: Empyrean Good Life Lager and Miller Lite.
2020-04-1631 min
Nebraska Beer:30#18 Garrett Elting | Steel Pig ForgeSteel Pig Forge is run by a father and son team in Lincoln, Nebraska.They focus on creating custom knives and cutlery. Garrett Eltingrecently competed on the History Channel’s, Forged in Fire. Garrett andGrady talk about Steel Pig, being in the Marine Corps and being on TV.Find out more about Steel Pig Forge:Https://www.steelpigforge.comHttps://www.facebook.com/steelpigforgeHttps://www.instagram.com/steelpigforgeThe Nebraska Beer:30 Podcast is beer-centered entertainment focusedon people who are doing great things in Nebraska. #NEBeer30
2019-05-2130 min