Nick Anderson of Nanda Knives got the taste of supply & demand at an early age selling glassware he made to an eager market. This lead him down the elusive road of making art with the mindset of being in business. Hear how he ended up living in Thailand and immersed himself in learning to be a knifemaker with Chiang Mai’s famed Bladesmith Che Americano. After a lengthy stay he returned to study with friend of the show Salem Straub only to complete his stay at the beginning of the pandemic.

This was a fascinating journey where the culture and surroundings had influence on Nick’s work and how it formed who he is now. 

Go follow Nick on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/nandaknives/

Follow Che Americano on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/che_americano/

Nick knives are also represented by Eating Tools:

https://www.instagram.com/eatingtools/

https://www.eatingtools.com/52-hand-picked-tools

Follow The Full Blast Podcast on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast/

Become a sponsor: DM through IG

Go get yourself some all natural , food safe Axe Wax

Go to https://axewax.us/

And get 10% off with promocode: FULLBLAST10

Go to https://isotunes.com/

To get the next generation of hearing protection

Get $10 off with promocode  FULLBLAST10

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Charile Ellis is a bladesmith out of South Carolina who make beautiful knives. Creative with a fascination for armor and fantasy, his parents supported his education by getting him to the New England School of Metalwork as a teenager. His education continued and at a young age he was exposed to ABS instructors and other prominent bladesmiths. Japanese style friction folders became one of his calling cards due to the economy of material and his love of mechanics. This gave way to him making his version of Douk-Douk styled knives. I know what you’re saying “What’s a Douk-Douk”? We go into the crazy origin story of how this simple slip joint folder was conceived and how it was marketed and made today.

From forged integral chef knives to huge folding katanas Charlie does it all give him a follow and you won’t regret it. 

Go follow Charlie on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/charleslionheart/

His work is also represented by Eating Tools:

https://www.instagram.com/eatingtools/

https://www.eatingtools.com/52-hand-picked-tools

Follow The Full Blast Podcast on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast/

Become a sponsor: DM through IG

Go get yourself some all natural , food safe Axe Wax

Go to https://axewax.us/

And get 10% off with promocode: FULLBLAST10

Go to https://isotunes.com/

To get the next generation of hearing protection

Get $10 off with promocode  FULLBLAST10

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Arguably one of America’s best bladesmiths, Salem Straub of Promethian Knives, didn’t have it easy. The journey towards the man he is today came through personal growth during turbulent times where it was difficult to see a very positive future. Victory came though hard work, focus and the kindness of others. Salem is synonymous with forging very tight Damascus knives that feel flawless. Salem’s damascus patterns is evocative of what you see through a kaleidoscope and has the perfect repetitions of textiles. His use of forge welding a contrasting pattern along the belly of the blade, that borders the bottom of his “compound grind”, is a design decision that makes the “S Grind” not an after thought, but as integral to the knife as the blade cascading out of the bolster. The word ‘exquisite’ isn’t enough of a description for Salem’s work: he’s established a body of work that is unparalleled in the knife making community. 

Go follow Salem on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/salemstraub/

Go to his website:

https://www.prometheanknives.com/

He is also teaching at The Center for Metal Arts. Check them out on instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/centerformetalarts/

And see their course curriculum here:

https://centerformetalarts.org/workshops/forging/

His work is also represented by Eating Tools:

https://www.instagram.com/eatingtools/

https://www.eatingtools.com/52-hand-picked-tools

Follow The Full Blast Podcast on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast/

Become a sponsor: DM through IG

Go get yourself some all natura,l food safe Axe Wax

Go to https://axewax.us/

And get 10% off with promocode: FULLBLAST10

Go to https://isotunes.com/

To get the next generation of hearing protection

Get $10 off with promocode  FULLBLAST10

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Onur Caglar AKA “The Scarborough Ripper”, “Chopper”, “Little Evil” and of course @diesineveryfilm was a soldier, is a professional MMA fighter and has transitioned into a successful knife maker, Youtuber and family man. He is one of the most fun people to watch on social media especially his stories on Instagram. 

The physical consequences of not trusting techniques learned to prepare him for war and fighting in the cage were life threatening.  The unconscious ability to trust technique and soak it up has made him an extremely talented knife maker with no formal training; one of the many aspects that made Onur as successful as he is.. 

We covered his time serving in Afganistan, training with MMA Great Danny Michell at Asylum Vale Tudo and what its like being a professional Mixed Martial Artist. As a fighter he always faced taller opponents and moved forward dictating the pace of the fights. I really enjoyed watching all his fights and if you put “Onur Caglar MMA” in your search engine all the fights recorded will pop up. Here are the fights we talked about in this episode. 

The Nathan Roberts fight. (Standing Guillotine)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqCHcDcpN_w

Nathan Roberts 2 (Warpigs walkout music)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ouj0qfKIyc

Will Cairns fight (Fun fact: The worst joke ever said by a commentator)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqLerMfcaAU

Callum Gaghan fight (incredible win and show of respect)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXtk3d5zn5g

The Kane Mousah fight (Onur took on less than 24 hours notice)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4Uvq3x600o

Danny Mitchel on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/dannymitchellmma/

Danny’s effective bathroom self defense lesson:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B3rFujOp9Jw/

Go follow Onur on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/diesineveryfilm/

Subscribe to his YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/user/Diesineveryfilm

Go get yourself some all natural food safe Axe Wax

Go to https://axewax.us/

And get 10% off with promocode: FULLBLAST10

Go to https://isotunes.com/

To get the next generation of hearing protection

Get $10 off with promocode  FULLBLAST10

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brian House is a busy guy: Bee keeper, charter boat captain, Voiceover guy Entrepreneur, Maker, Youtuber, Podcast host?! I can’t believe he had the time to do this podcast. Brian is a fascinating guy who I have had the privilege to talk to and its always good. What makes him tick? Where will he go from here? You’ll have to find out out! 

Go follow Brian on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/house__work/

Visit his website for his Grinder Kit:

https://housemade.us/

Listen to his podcast on The Makery Network:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-for-it/id1515893920

Follow his podcast on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/workforit.podcast/

Go get yourself some all natural food safe Axe Wax

Go to https://axewax.us/

And get 10% off with promocode: FULLBLAST10

Go to https://isotunes.com/

To get the next generation of hearing protection

Get $10 off with promocode FULLBLAST10

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mareko Maumasi is one of the best bladesmiths in the world. Renowned for his mosaic damascus, his integral chef knives and attention to detail Mareko is in rarified air. But how did he get where he is? This episode dives into what happened in his life and the journey to get him where he is. This is a very introspective and honest conversation with someone I have grown to know and I appreciate very much as a friend. 

Go follow Mareko on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/maumasifirearts/

Visit his website for all the links to what he’s up to including, shirts, events and calendars:

https://maumasifirearts.com/

Welcome Axe Wax as a new sponsor!

Go to https://axewax.us/

And get 10% off with promocode: FULLBLAST10

Go to https://isotunes.com/

To get the next generation of hearing protection

Get $10 off with promocode FULLBLAST10

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Will Stelter is a talented and driven Bladesmith I’ve known for a few years. We come from different backgrounds and find common ground to create a great friendship. Will is currently building his shop in Montana with his new dog Marty. We had a fun time talking about how I blew him off the first time I met him…(whoops my bad…) Teddy Roosevelt, the trials and tribulations of YouTube fame and how he really felt after dropping the power hammer he spent years rebuilding! This was a fun ramble and Will turned the tables on me at the end. Good man.  

Go follow Will on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/will_stelter/

Subscribe to his YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/user/Labossface

Follow and interact with this podcast on instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast/

Welcome Axe Wax as a new sponsor!

Go to https://axewax.us/

And get 10% off with promocode: FULLBLAST10

Go to https://isotunes.com/

To get the next generation of hearing protection

Get $10 off with promocode FULLBLAST10

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pat Quinn is the Executive Director of The Center for Metal Arts in Johnstown PA. This in-depth interview is a journey of growth, where crucial lessons were learned at each stop and influenced Pat’s work as well his personal direction. I don’t remember an episode that was so complete in the story of a guest. The interesting thing it feels like just a rest stop in the development of one of the very few people who to me exemplifies the question I’ve had for years: “What is the role of the Modern Day Blacksmith”. We had a good time putting a timeline together of a shared history where our lives intersected coincidently. Pat will be back for sure. Give this a listen. 

Definitely go to CMA and take classes. Definitely support this institution that is the gold standard in blacksmithing education. If you want to learn, this is the cutting edge in foundational philosophy and innovative learning. 

Go follow Pat on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/handforgedinvt/

Go follow the Center For Metal Arts on instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/centerformetalarts/

Visit CMA and check out their classes & tools at:

https://centerformetalarts.org/

Follow and interact with this podcast on instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast/

Welcome Axe Wax as a new sponsor!

Go to https://axewax.us/

And get 10% off with promocode: FULLBLAST10

Go to https://isotunes.com/

To get the next generation of hearing protection

Get $10 off with promocode FULLBLAST10

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Erianne (@sunsetforgeNJ)returns to bail me out in an emergency schedule change episode. We talked about the perils of the Art world, Bad investments, Useless critiques and other uplifting things. Then I presented a case for John to render judgement. It was a fun episode and I can’t thank John enough for making the effort and jumping through so many hoops. You’re the man Sunset!

Go follow John on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/sunsetforgenj/

Buy his hammers and other forged items:

http://sunsetforgenj.com/

Welcome Axe Wax as a new sponsor!

Go to https://axewax.us/

And get 10% off with promocode: FULLBLAST10

Go to https://isotunes.com/

To get the next generation of hearing protection

Get $10 off with promocode FULLBLAST10

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After years of looking for direction, Noah Vachon found it and gained happiness. From a young man in a band, to guitar building, and a degree in industrial design Noah came into knife making later in life and everything clicked. You can clearly see how his experiences formed the way he makes his beautiful culinary knives. It was great talking with him and he’ll definitely be back.

Follow Noah on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/vachon_knives/

Check out his website:

https://www.vachonknives.com/

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy