Forge Side Chat

Episode 142 with Jin Singh of Wootz Militia located in Birmingham England. Black country as it's known for its history in the metal working world. Jin shares a shop with an actual foundry that is located right down the street from some very prominent companies including Brooks, Peter Wright, Norton and many more. His shop now produces some of the world's most excellent wootz and also does some spectacular historical work.

Jin comes by this trade in a very honest manner although his path wasn't clear to him at first. His grandfather was the village blacksmith in an Indian village, but Jin didn't take on this trade until later in life. He tells us of some history in his family and how that transcribed into his current business. Jin's knowledge in wootz and the history of it was spectacular to listen to. Not only the history of Wootz, but the uses of it as well. This episode will fill your notebooks! If that isn't something you've done in the past then this episode is where it starts!

Many thanks to Jin and the International Wootz Society for their efforts in maintaining and sharing the knowledge of such an amazing metal process.

CanIron 2025

That's right ladies and gents. CanIron is coming to Manitoba! The Manitoba blacksmith guild has done it. They have secured a location in Austin, MB. They have set the date, August 7-10,2025.

They have aligned catered food and places for people to stay. They have organized a line up of presenters that will be absolutely amazing. And of course the list of support is too notch as well.

CanIron XIV is bound to be an event that will be spoken about for years and you don't want to miss it.

Presentations will be provided by... are you ready for this!

Noah Vachon @vachonknives

Jake James @jakeblacksmith

Pat Quinn @handforgedinvt

Frank Annighofer @abanaorg

Ryan Belanger @ryanbelanger_truenorthforge

Leah Aripotch @leaharipotch

Manitoba Blacksmith Guild @manitobasmiths

Sponsered by

Maritime Knife Supply @maritimeknifesupply

Maritime Knife supply is the place to go for all your knife making needs. Literally everything for knife making supplies!

www.maritimeknifesupply.ca

Save on kilns !!!! with the code FSCKILN Save 10% when you order 10 packs of belts from Norton, VSM, Klingspor, Combat Abrasives, and 3M!

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#blacksmithing

#welding

#podcast

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Episode 141 with Alison Palla of Meraki Metal Works in Bakersfield, California

In this episode I sit down with Alison Palla for a chat about her grind to a new future as a metal artist. Alison was formerly practicing law full time, but came into the metal art field a little unexpectedly. It has now evolved into everything she wants. As a metal artist she finds herself facing new obstacles and challenges that she is very welcoming of. She has also found herself being part of a community that is extremely embracing and sharing.

Take a listen to hear how all of this has unfolded for her.

CanIron 2025!

That's right ladies and gents. CanIron is coming to Manitoba! The Manitoba blacksmith guild has done it. They have secured a location in Austin, MB. They have set the date, August 7-10,2025.

They have aligned catered food and places for people to stay. They have organized a line up of presenters that will be absolutely amazing. And of course the list of support is too notch as well.

CanIron XIV is bound to be an event that will be spoken about for years and you don't want to miss it.

Presentations will be provided by... are you ready for this!

Noah Vachon @vachonknives

Jake James @jakeblacksmith

Pat Quinn @handforgedinvt

Frank Annighofer @abanaorg

Ryan Belanger @ryanbelanger_truenorthforge

Leah Aripotch @leaharipotch

Manitoba Blacksmith Guild @manitobasmiths

Sponsered by

Maritime Knife Supply @maritimeknifesupply

Maritime Knife supply is the place to go for all your knife making needs. Literally everything for knife making supplies!

www.maritimeknifesupply.ca

Save on kilns !!!! with the code FSCKILN Save 10% when you order 10 packs of belts from Norton, VSM, Klingspor, Combat Abrasives, and 3M!

#blacksmith

#blacksmithing

#welding

#podcast

Shout outs

Stephanie Hoffman @_stephanie_hoffman_

David Madero @madero_co

Leah Aripotch @leaharipotch

Max Ceron @askmax75

Rae Ripple @raeripple

Cristian Sosa @sosametalworks

Caniron @canironxiv

Jake James @jakeblacksmith

Karl Fisher @japhands_kustoms

Pat Vanvolkingburgh @pcvcustoms

Thanks to Pat for keeping the playlist going!!

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EP 140 CanIron with Rainy Day Forge and Abstract Blacksmith

Justin Lamoureux sits down with Lando to discuss the most anticipated event of Manitoba Blacksmithing history!

CanIron 2025!

That's right ladies and gents. CanIron is coming to Manitoba! The Manitoba blacksmith guild has done it. They have secured a location in Austin, MB. They have set the date, August 7-10,2025.

They have aligned catered food and places for people to stay. They have organized a line up of presenters that will be absolutely amazing. And of course the list of support is too notch as well.

CanIron XIV is bound to be an event that will be spoken about for years and you don't want to miss it.

Preparations will be provided by... are you ready for this!

Noah Vachon @vachonknives

Jake James @jakeblacksmith

Pat Quinn @handforgedinvt

Frank Annighofer @abanaorg

Ryan Belanger @ryanbelanger_truenorthforge

Leah Aripotch @leaharipotch

Hosted by

Manitoba Blacksmith Guild @manitobasmiths

Sponsered by

Maritime Knife Supply @maritimeknifesupply

Metal SuperMarkets @metalsupermarkets

ABANA @abanaorg

Cloverdale Forge @cloverdaleforge

Mighty Forge @mightyforge

Nexus Grinders @nexusgrinders

Centaur Forge @centaurforge

Linde Gas and Welding supplies @lindegasequipment

EP 139 Jennifer Strassel of Pirate Metal Works

Forge Side Chat is proud to bring you a conversation with Jennifer Strassel of Pirate Metal Works. If you don't follow Jennifer I highly recommend you do. This girl does metal art in such an amazing way. She is no stranger to hard work and once you listen to her story you will most likely have gained an even bigger appreciation for her and her work. This conversation is one we were really looking forward to as Jennifer utilizes techniques that are similar to blacksmithing, but are also much different. We share ideas and exchange knowledge between the three of us as we dive into the world of metal art. We also touch on aspects of life that have brought us struggles and wins. Not only is her work something to admire, but her positive choices and lifestyle are something I admire. It's not everyday you get to chat with someone who openly shares so much about themselves! Business, family, love, friends, work and personal freedom.

Hope you enjoy this one and gain some good. I know we did!

Recorded with

@piratemetalworksllc

@abstract_blacksmith

@toasted_metal_forge

You can help support those who support us by heading over to

www.maritimeknifesupply.com

www.piratemetalworks.org

https://toastedmetalforge.ca

Maritime Knife Supply currently is offering a scholarship for intro to bladesmithing through the New England School of Metalwork

Go to the website and you can enter for your chance to get a scholarship that will help you cover the cost of a intro to bladesmithing course!

https://newenglandschoolofmetalwork.com/

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@maritimeknifesupply

Maritime Knife supply is the place to go for all your knife making needs. Literally everything for knife making supplies!

www.maritimeknifesupply.ca

Save on kilns !!!! with the code FSCKILN Save 10% when you order 10 packs of belts from Norton, VSM, Klingspor, Combat Abrasives, and 3M!

#blacksmith

#blacksmithing

#handmade

#anvil

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#tools

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#Toronto

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EP 128 with Phil Binder of Philworx

Lando and Laroquez sit down with Phil and discuss his life in metalworking. The conversation goes all over the place, but always rotates around the common theme of metalwork. Phil is a man of 35 years in metalworking. Working with his hands has been something this guy has made his life passion and a full-time business. Art, fabrication and business all get intertwined in this one! And it wouldn't be an episode of we didn't bring up our personal lives a bit.

This one is a long one so we won't blame you if it takes a few listens to digest it all. It definitely took us a while to get it out!

Huge thank you to everyone that has supported the podcast!

You can help support those who support us by heading over to

www.thehoodedheroes.org

www.maritimeknifesupply.com

www.philworx.com

https://toastedmetalforge.ca

KNIFE MAKING SUPPLIES!!

www.maritimeknifesupply.com

@maritimeknifesupply

Maritime Knife supply is the place to go for all your knife making needs. Literally everything for knife making supplies!

www.maritimeknifesupply.ca

Save on kilns !!!! with the code FSCKILN Save 10% when you order 10 packs of belts from Norton, VSM, Klingspor, Combat Abrasives, and 3M!

#blacksmith

#blacksmithing

#handmade

#anvil

#shoplife

#bluecollar

#forge

#tools

#maker

#podcast

#comedy

#welding

#Toronto

#Canada

#local

#wfiprojects

#psstiloveyou

EP 137 Beau Beckett of Beckett's Blacksmithing

The real Beau Beckett you hosers! Not that fake account trying to sell you tools. This guy is the real deal. Over 30 years of blacksmithing under this guy's belt. Architectural, industrial, artistic and even knives! This guy does it all, but has found himself diving deep into historical blacksmithing lately. Specializing in the war of 1812 between Canada and USA. Sorry American friends we won that one eh! But Beau enlightens us on some details there. A great chat as always, was a late night one so the mood is a little on the chill side for this one.

Sit back, relax and grab a strange brew eh! Or maybe get in the shop and finish up that project, the hand sanding, s

or get that place spiffed up already. Either way we hope all you hosers enjoy. Take off and have a good day eh!

KNIFE MAKING SUPPLIES!!

www.maritimeknifesupply.com

@maritimeknifesupply

Maritime Knife supply is the place to go for all your knife making needs. Literally everything for knife making supplies!

www.maritimeknifesupply.ca

Save on kilns !!!! with the code FSCKILN Save 10% when you order 10 packs of belts from Norton, VSM, Klingspor, Combat Abrasives, and 3M!

#blacksmith

#blacksmithing

#handmade

#anvil

#shoplife

#bluecollar

#forge

#tools

#maker

#podcast

#comedy

#welding

#Toronto

#Canada

#local

#wfiprojects

#psstiloveyou

EP 136 with Milan Gravier Cutlier from France

This week we bring on a special guest. Our man Steve has been a huge fan of Milan for a while now and put in a special request to get him on. Milan agreed and away we went.

Milan is a knife maker that specializes in the Japanese style of knives, but even more so is the fact he specializes in stone sharpening. This is where Steve found himself really wanting to know more. We chat a lot about this and much of Milan's life as a knife maker. Another great episode! Thanks Milan!

Hope all you hosers enjoy eh!

KNIFE MAKING SUPPLIES!!

www.maritimeknifesupply.com

Maritime Knife supply is the place to go for all your knife making needs. Literally everything for knife making supplies!

www.maritimeknifesupply.ca

Save on kilns !!!! with the code FSCKILN Save 10% when you order 10 packs of belts from Norton, VSM, Klingspor, Combat Abrasives, and 3M!

#blacksmith

#blacksmithing

#handmade

#anvil

#shoplife

#bluecollar

#forge

#tools

#maker

#podcast

#comedy

#welding

#Toronto

#Canada

#local

#wfiprojects

#psstiloveyou

#selfcare

#support

#mentalhealth

#love

EP 135 Skye Wallace

This episode has been sitting in the bunker for a couple weeks. Way too much going on right now and I partially explain at the end of the video, but that is seriously just a droplet of what all has gone on. Top it off I was a little unsure about some of the things we spoke about, but regardless here it is. I don't think I really edited anything out including the ad read for the knife show. Alas we are back at it and have another great epiaode with a knife maker from France coming up next week!

Skye was a pleasure to chat with and I'm now constantly listening to the DND podcast that she is a part of. Highly suggest checking out @planetarcanapod

@skyewallacemusic and I spoke about some cool stuff that I'm sure many of us in the blacksmithing industry will find a relation too. Art comes in many forms and she is no stranger to that. Funny how someone who doesn't work with metal posting a Bob and Doug video ended up becoming a guest on a blacksmith show. Oddly enough she has actually moved hot steel on an anvil before.

Listen and find out more! Hope yah hosers enjoy eh!

Good day!

KNIFE MAKING SUPPLIES!!

www.maritimeknifesupply.com

Maritime Knife supply is the place to go for all your knife making needs. Literally everything for knife making supplies!

www.maritimeknifesupply.ca

Save on kilns !!!! with the code FSCKILN Save 10% when you order 10 packs of belts from Norton, VSM, Klingspor, Combat Abrasives, and 3M!

#blacksmith

#blacksmithing

#handmade

#anvil

#shoplife

#bluecollar

#forge

#tools

#maker

#podcast

#comedy

#welding

#Toronto

#Canada

#local

#wfiprojects

#psstiloveyou

#selfcare

#support

#mentalhealth

#love

EP 134 Jacques Gallant of Gallant Metal Works

We sit down with Jacques and discuss his life as a blacksmith and metal worker. This man is a wealth of knowledge and we are.lucky to have him on team Canada eh. Some really great metal working tips hidden in this gem.

Much love from the hosers over here at Forge Side Chat bud.

Hope you enjoy and don't forget to check out the Great Lakes Custom Knife Show coming up August 17 in Goderich Ont

As always the show is sponsored by Maritime Knife Supply

Go check out

www.maritimeknifesupply.ca

For all your knife making and blacksmithing supply needs!

Thanks for all the support hosers and have a good day eh!

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#blacksmithing

#welder

#welding

#maker

#knife

#anvil

#forge

#canada

#canadian

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@maritimeknifesupply

@abstract_blacksmith

@toastedmetalforge

@greatlakescustomknifeshow

EP 133 Laroquez and Lando sit down to discuss the current state of affairs in their blacksmithing, business and lives. With a heavy focus on talent in the Great White North of course.

This episode is brought to you by Maritime Knife Supply. Sponsor of The Great Lakes Custom Knife Show in Goderich, Ont Aug 17th. Highlighting some of Canada's best talent in the knife seen. Head over to

www.greatlakescustomknifeshow.com

for more information.

And as always you can check out

www.maritimeknifesupply.com

or

www.maritimeknifesupply.ca

for all your knife making needs and supplies. Don't let the name fool you, there is a ton of stuff in stock for makers of all sorts!

Use the code fsckiln at check out to save on even heat and paragon kilns!