Artisans of Steel

I had already been aware of Justin's work by the time I'd actually met him in person at the "Forge to Table" chef's knife event in Sacramento, CA, back in 2022. Justin was already doing great work and absolutely killed at that show. A couple of short years later, I had the pleasure of working with him, and a small group of makers, to deepen their understanding of forged integrals, S-grinds, and faceted western handle sculpting. Again, Justin showed high aptitude for these new concepts and over the past year has really made them his own. I am really looking forward to getting to know Justin better and to share the story of his journey with all of you here on Patreon. Send in your questions below, and be sure to tune in tomorrow - it's going to be a great chat!You can see more of Justin's work on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/running_man_forgeOr on his website here:https://runningmanforge.com/ Thanks so much to this month’s Super Sponsors: 🌟 Josh A. Weston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshaweston and https://www.instagram.com/dragonforgeexp🌟 Russel Tinsley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oozlefinchbeers and https://www.instagram.com/cantmakeknives 🌟 Dan Hubbs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/66MountainKnives🌟 Lawrence Lake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply🌟 Gabe Fletcher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchoragebrewing and https://www.instagram.com/anchorageforge

I first met Rich Patterson at a hammer n in 2018 at Dragon's Breath Forge in CT, and I could tell that Rich was going to be a very promising maker. Just this last year at Blade Show, Rich's chef's knife won the Best Chef Knife award at the show. Rich has become a good friend over the years and has developed some really cool techniques for making knives. I am looking forward to talking to him more about these techniques, and learning more about Rich's journey - it's going to be a great chat!

You can see more of Rich's work on Instagram here:  https://www.instagram.com/pattersonforge/ 

Or on his website here: https://www.pattersonblades.com/ 

Thanks so much to this month’s Super Sponsors:  

🌟 Gabe Fletcher on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/anchoragebrewing and https://www.instagram.com/anchorageforge  

🌟 Josh A. Weston on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/joshaweston and https://www.instagram.com/dragonforgeexp  

🌟 Russel Tinsley on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/oozlefinchbeers and https://www.instagram.com/cantmakeknives  

🌟 Dan Hubbs on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/66MountainKnives  

🌟 Lawrence Lake on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply

Welcome to the April 2025 Artisans of Steel interview with Ben Tendick!Hailing from Eugene, OR, Ben Tendick specializes in EDC and tactical style knives, but over the past several years, he’s become well known for his titanium spatulas, which have been featured in Oprah Daily and used by Chef Andrew Zimmern. Ben has come a long way from his day job as a metal fabricator and making his own knifemaking machines. I am looking forward to sharing Ben's journey with everybody, and seeing what’s up next for him. There will be a lot of great insights and takeaways from this conversation!You can see more of Ben's work on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/brtbladeworks/ and https://www.instagram.com/titaniumspatulas/Or on his website here:https://brtbladeworks.com/ Thanks so much to this month’s Super Sponsors: 🌟 Lawrence Lake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply🌟 Gabe Fletcher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchoragebrewing and https://www.instagram.com/anchorageforge🌟 Josh A. Weston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshaweston and https://www.instagram.com/dragonforgeexp🌟 Russel Tinsley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oozlefinchbeers and https://www.instagram.com/cantmakeknives 🌟 Dan Hubbs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/66MountainKnives

Thanks for listening to Episode 39 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Jayden Simisky.I only became aware of Jayden's work in the last couple of years, but in that short period of time, Jayden has really found a way to exemplify his own creative take on the form, function, and design of knives. From Bowies and choppers to culinary knives, Jayden is exploring it all. I am very interested to get to know him better for the person he is, the maker he has become, and where he sees the future in this craft.You can see more of Jayden's work on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jaydensimisky/Or on his website here:https://www.theslacksmith.com/ Thanks so much to this month’s Super Sponsors: 🌟 Dan Hubbs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/66MountainKnives 🌟 Lawrence Lake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply🌟 Gabe Fletcher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchoragebrewing 🌟 Josh A. Weston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshaweston and https://www.instagram.com/dragonforgeexp🌟 Russel Tinsley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oozlefinchbeers

Thanks for listening to Episode 38 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Tre' Hill.

I have been following Tre's work for a few years now and had the great fortune of meeting him at Blade Show in Atlanta last June. It was awesome to see his work in person, and I was struck by the hamons on his blades, and the quality of the finish he was getting on both his Damasteel and hamon blades. I am really excited to get to know Tre' better in this conversation, to learn more about his polishing techniques, and to share that with you!

You can see more of Tre's work on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/3rdhillcustoms/

Thanks so much to this month’s Super Sponsors:

🌟 Russel Tinsley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oozlefinchbeers 

🌟 Dan Hubbs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/66MountainKnives 

🌟 Lawrence Lake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply

🌟 Gabe Fletcher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchoragebrewing 

🌟 Josh A. Weston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshaweston and https://www.instagram.com/dragonforgeexp

Thanks for listening to Episode 37 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Josh Weston.

I am very excited to have my friend, Josh Weston, joining the Artisans of Steel podcast this month. I first discovered Josh's work in 2012, when I came across a forging progression for a tomahawk made out of a railroad spike. I didn't know it was Josh's until I saw him compete on Forged in Fire. Josh is now part of the very exciting Dragon Forge Experience, and is one of the most creative guys I know, making both fantastical and historical reproductions of swords and knives. Over the years we've gotten to know each other, and become good buddies, and I'm really excited to dive in and share some of his creativity with you!You can see more of Josh's work on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/joshaweston and https://www.instagram.com/dragonforgeexpOr check out his website, here:https://www.joshaweston.com/Thanks so much to this month’s Super Sponsors: 🌟 Josh A. Weston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshaweston and https://www.instagram.com/dragonforgeexp🌟 Russel Tinsley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oozlefinchbeers🌟 Dan Hubbs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/66MountainKnives 🌟 Lawrence Lake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply🌟 Gabe Fletcher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchoragebrewing

Thanks for listening to Episode 36 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Kaila Cumings.

I first met Kaila at Blade Show in 2018 in Atlanta. She's probably one of the toughest people I've ever met. She's a talented outdoorsperson, survivalist, and knifemaker. She's got an awesome sense of humor, and I'm super excited to get to know her better in this conversation, and for you guys to get to know her along with me!

Thanks for listening to Episode 35 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Lucas O'Hara.

Lucas O'Hara is probably best known for his outdoor and everyday carry (EDC) knives. He served in the military, has a background in private security, and uses these experiences to bring a particular sense of discipline and business acumen to his knifemaking. Lucas is a great guy who has a lot of useful insight to share with this community. And, as he's just getting into chef's knives, it will be fun to watch as that journey unfolds. I am excited for all of you to get to know Lucas, as I've gotten to know him over the last few years, and dive into his journey with me.

You can see more of Lucas's work on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/grizzly_forge/

Or check out his website, here:

Thanks so much to this month’s Super Sponsors:

🌟 Lawrence Lake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply

🌟 Gabe Fletcher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchoragebrewing

🌟 Tony Sazma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntforge

🌟 Josh A. Weston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshaweston and https://www.instagram.com/dragonforgeexp

🌟 Russel Tinsley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oozlefinchbeers

🌟 Dan Hubbs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/66MountainKnives

Thanks for listening to Episode 34 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Gabe Fletcher.

I have been fortunate enough to get to know and work alongside Gabe Fletcher over the past few years. In that time, Gabe has exploded into a wildly talented knifemaker, whose journey I feel lucky to have been a part of. Gabe has a widely varied background, which I'm excited to learn more about and share with all of you. Let's dive in!

You can see more of Gabe's work on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/anchorageforge

Or check out his brewery website, here:

Thanks so much to this month’s Super Sponsors:

🌟 Dan Hubbs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/66MountainKnives

🌟 Lawrence Lake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply

🌟 Gabe Fletcher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchoragebrewing

🌟 Tony Sazma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntforge

🌟 Josh A. Weston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshaweston and https://www.instagram.com/dragonforgeexp

🌟 Russel Tinsley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oozlefinchbeers

Thanks for listening to Episode 33 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Grace Horne.

I have admired Grace's work for over half a decade. She's a multifaceted maker who produces work from varying disciplines. As a cutler, she has spent the majority of her time in the craft specializing in the history and making of scissors and shears. I am very excited to dive into her background, and find out what led her down this path.

You can see more of Grace's work on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/grace_horne_designs/

Or on her website, here:

Thanks so much to this month’s Super Sponsors:

🌟 Josh A. Weston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshaweston and https://www.instagram.com/dragonforgeexp

🌟 Russel Tinsley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oozlefinchbeers

🌟 Dan Hubbs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/66MountainKnives

🌟 Lawrence Lake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply

🌟 Gabe Fletcher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchoragebrewing

🌟 Tony Sazma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntforge

🌟 Eric Kidwell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/district202LLC