Mershad from Shir Knives returns after an Instagram hack and talks about moving into a half finished house, setting up his new shop, and building his Klingen für Gutes charity knife. We chat about forging the double S-grind, How to hide a Dolby Atmos sound system, and why real makers show their dirty hands with pride!

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Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:

• Alex Greenaway → https://www.instagram.com/tretten_knive/
• Baker Forge & Tool → https://www.instagram.com/bakerforge/
• Benjamin Kamon → https://www.instagram.com/kamon_knives/
• BryanHunt.hiddenroseforge → https://www.instagram.com/bryanhunt.hiddenroseforge/
• Chee d'Argent → https://www.instagram.com/chee.dargent/
• christoph stiegler → https://www.instagram.com/kanjiknives/
• Cochrane_knives → https://www.instagram.com/cochrane.knives/
• Danielius Seibakas → https://www.instagram.com/danisei/
• Dominic Binkert → https://www.instagram.com/db__blades/
• Erlundamboss → https://www.instagram.com/erlundamboss/
• Fabian Scherl → https://www.instagram.com/scherlfirearts/
• Fagerlund.Bladesmith → https://www.instagram.com/fagerlund.bladesmith/
• Fingal Ferguson → https://www.instagram.com/fingalferguson/
• Friedrich Flaig
• Gabe Fletcher → https://www.instagram.com/anchorageforge/
• Jan Bikker → https://www.instagram.com/jan_bikker/
• Johannes Hecker → https://www.instagram.com/jo__hecker/
• Johannes Hofegger
• KraftyMan Forge → https://www.instagram.com/kraftymanforge/
• Kurt Glatt → https://www.instagram.com/glatt_knives/
• Njord Artisan → https://www.instagram.com/njord.artisan/
• Oliver Tobin → https://www.instagram.com/tobinmachines/
• Paul Baleta → https://www.instagram.com/baletahandmade/
• Richard Schultz → https://www.instagram.com/richardschultz_knives/
• Roy Rutten → https://www.instagram.com/royrutten87/
• The hustle and grind podcast → https://www.instagram.com/hustleandgrindpodcast/
• Travis Haines → https://www.instagram.com/birdforge/
• Viperhunter

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This week, we sit down with Dimitri Turcott, of Studio Blade. He explains how he brought his first production folder The Rambler to life through Kickstarter with OEM manufacturers in Maniago Italy, the challenges of production, logistics, and the effort it takes to market your own knives in today’s competitive industry.

Follow Dimitri:

Instagram: @studio_blade

Website: studio-blade.com

Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon

Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat-treating needs!

Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:

• Alex Greenaway → https://www.instagram.com/tretten_knive/
• Baker Forge & Tool → https://www.instagram.com/bakerforge/
• Benjamin Kamon → https://www.instagram.com/kamon_knives/
• BryanHunt.hiddenroseforge → https://www.instagram.com/bryanhunt.hiddenroseforge/
• Chee d'Argent → https://www.instagram.com/chee.dargent/
• christoph stiegler → https://www.instagram.com/kanjiknives/
• Cochrane_knives → https://www.instagram.com/cochrane.knives/
• Danielius Seibakas → https://www.instagram.com/danisei/
• Dominic Binkert → https://www.instagram.com/db__blades/
• Erlundamboss → https://www.instagram.com/erlundamboss/
• Fabian Scherl → https://www.instagram.com/scherlfirearts/
• Fagerlund.Bladesmith → https://www.instagram.com/fagerlund.bladesmith/
• Fingal Ferguson → https://www.instagram.com/fingalferguson/
• Friedrich Flaig
• Gabe Fletcher → https://www.instagram.com/anchorageforge/
• Jan Bikker → https://www.instagram.com/jan_bikker/
• Johannes Hecker → https://www.instagram.com/jo__hecker/
• Johannes Hofegger
• KraftyMan Forge → https://www.instagram.com/kraftymanforge/
• Kurt Glatt → https://www.instagram.com/glatt_knives/
• Njord Artisan → https://www.instagram.com/njord.artisan/
• Oliver Tobin → https://www.instagram.com/tobinmachines/
• Paul Baleta → https://www.instagram.com/baletahandmade/
• Richard Schultz → https://www.instagram.com/richardschultz_knives/
• Roy Rutten → https://www.instagram.com/royrutten87/
• The hustle and grind podcast → https://www.instagram.com/hustleandgrindpodcast/
• Travis Haines → https://www.instagram.com/birdforge/
• Viperhunter

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/high-carbon/donations

In this episode, Swedish bladesmith and former podcaster Jonas Johnson AKA Isasmedjan. We talk about Jonas’s time working in a museum like, water powered shop with belt driven machines and the daily chore of clearing leaves, fish, and eels from the intake.

He explains why he left that space, how his current farm shop is set up, and the spring hammer vs. air hammer debate (he runs 40‑kg versions of both). He also shares his approach to getting the perfect hamon, why he prefers satanite, and how to manage warping with different steels. There’s plenty here for anyone obsessed with edges, metallurgy, and practical shop setup.

Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon

Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat-treating needs!

Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:

• Alex Greenaway → https://www.instagram.com/tretten_knive/
• Baker Forge & Tool → https://www.instagram.com/bakerforge/
• Benjamin Kamon → https://www.instagram.com/kamon_knives/
• BryanHunt.hiddenroseforge → https://www.instagram.com/bryanhunt.hiddenroseforge/
• Chee d'Argent → https://www.instagram.com/chee.dargent/
• christoph stiegler → https://www.instagram.com/kanjiknives/
• Cochrane_knives → https://www.instagram.com/cochrane.knives/
• Danielius Seibakas → https://www.instagram.com/danisei/
• Dominic Binkert → https://www.instagram.com/db__blades/
• Erlundamboss → https://www.instagram.com/erlundamboss/
• Fabian Scherl → https://www.instagram.com/scherlfirearts/
• Fagerlund.Bladesmith → https://www.instagram.com/fagerlund.bladesmith/
• Fingal Ferguson → https://www.instagram.com/fingalferguson/
• Friedrich Flaig
• Gabe Fletcher → https://www.instagram.com/anchorageforge/
• Jan Bikker → https://www.instagram.com/jan_bikker/
• Johannes Hecker → https://www.instagram.com/jo__hecker/
• Johannes Hofegger
• KraftyMan Forge → https://www.instagram.com/kraftymanforge/
• Kurt Glatt → https://www.instagram.com/glatt_knives/
• Njord Artisan → https://www.instagram.com/njord.artisan/
• Oliver Tobin → https://www.instagram.com/tobinmachines/
• Paul Baleta → https://www.instagram.com/baletahandmade/
• Richard Schultz → https://www.instagram.com/richardschultz_knives/
• Roy Rutten → https://www.instagram.com/royrutten87/
• The hustle and grind podcast → https://www.instagram.com/hustleandgrindpodcast/
• Travis Haines → https://www.instagram.com/birdforge/
• Viperhunter

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/high-carbon/donations

Our guest, Daniel Schneider of Blade Create, tells the story of leaving a difficult job to launch his own full time knife shop in Germany. From navigating strict regulations and massive equipment investments to teaching hands on forging classes, Daniel shares the lessons he’s learned, both technical and personal, on building a sustainable business in the knife world.

Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon

Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat-treating needs!

Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:

• Alex Greenaway → https://www.instagram.com/tretten_knive/
• Baker Forge & Tool → https://www.instagram.com/bakerforge/
• Benjamin Kamon → https://www.instagram.com/kamon_knives/
• BryanHunt.hiddenroseforge → https://www.instagram.com/bryanhunt.hiddenroseforge/
• Chee d'Argent → https://www.instagram.com/chee.dargent/
• christoph stiegler → https://www.instagram.com/kanjiknives/
• Cochrane_knives → https://www.instagram.com/cochrane.knives/
• Danielius Seibakas → https://www.instagram.com/danisei/
• Dominic Binkert → https://www.instagram.com/db__blades/
• Erlundamboss → https://www.instagram.com/erlundamboss/
• Fabian Scherl → https://www.instagram.com/scherlfirearts/
• Fagerlund.Bladesmith → https://www.instagram.com/fagerlund.bladesmith/
• Fingal Ferguson → https://www.instagram.com/fingalferguson/
• Friedrich Flaig
• Gabe Fletcher → https://www.instagram.com/anchorageforge/
• Jan Bikker → https://www.instagram.com/jan_bikker/
• Johannes Hecker → https://www.instagram.com/jo__hecker/
• Johannes Hofegger
• KraftyMan Forge → https://www.instagram.com/kraftymanforge/
• Kurt Glatt → https://www.instagram.com/glatt_knives/
• Njord Artisan → https://www.instagram.com/njord.artisan/
• Oliver Tobin → https://www.instagram.com/tobinmachines/
• Paul Baleta → https://www.instagram.com/baletahandmade/
• Richard Schultz → https://www.instagram.com/richardschultz_knives/
• Roy Rutten → https://www.instagram.com/royrutten87/
• The hustle and grind podcast → https://www.instagram.com/hustleandgrindpodcast/
• Travis Haines → https://www.instagram.com/birdforge/
• Viperhunter

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/high-carbon/donations

Twice a month, we drop "Low Carbon" episodes for our Patreon members. Extra recordings with pre-show and aftershow moments that didn’t make it into the main podcast. It’s a fun, unfiltered look into who the makers really are. More relaxed, more personal, and our members love it! Unlock the full Low Carbon library and never miss a new release. Start your Patreon membership today!

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Our guest this episode is Fabian Scherl, the Austrian bladesmith and founder of Scherlfirearts. Fabian shares his journey from working as a chef in St. Anton am Arlberg to building a reputation as a knife maker and wood stabilizer. We talk about his seasonal life balancing kitchen work with bladesmithing, how COVID pushed him deeper into knife making, his passion for thin ground gyutos, and why he’s fallen in love with stabilizing wood for makers across Europe and beyond. You can find Fabian's Stabilized wood here on etzy.

Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon

Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu, Europe’s number one shop for all your heat-treating needs!

Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:

• Alex Greenaway → https://www.instagram.com/tretten_knive/
• Baker Forge & Tool → https://www.instagram.com/bakerforge/
• Benjamin Kamon → https://www.instagram.com/kamon_knives/
• BryanHunt.hiddenroseforge → https://www.instagram.com/bryanhunt.hiddenroseforge/
• Chee d'Argent → https://www.instagram.com/chee.dargent/
• christoph stiegler → https://www.instagram.com/kanjiknives/
• Cochrane_knives → https://www.instagram.com/cochrane.knives/
• Danielius Seibakas → https://www.instagram.com/danisei/
• Dominic Binkert → https://www.instagram.com/db__blades/
• Erlundamboss → https://www.instagram.com/erlundamboss/
• Fabian Scherl → https://www.instagram.com/scherlfirearts/
• Fagerlund.Bladesmith → https://www.instagram.com/fagerlund.bladesmith/
• Fingal Ferguson → https://www.instagram.com/fingalferguson/
• Friedrich Flaig
• Gabe Fletcher → https://www.instagram.com/anchorageforge/
• Jan Bikker → https://www.instagram.com/jan_bikker/
• Johannes Hecker → https://www.instagram.com/jo__hecker/
• Johannes Hofegger
• KraftyMan Forge → https://www.instagram.com/kraftymanforge/
• Kurt Glatt → https://www.instagram.com/glatt_knives/
• Njord Artisan → https://www.instagram.com/njord.artisan/
• Oliver Tobin → https://www.instagram.com/tobinmachines/
• Paul Baleta → https://www.instagram.com/baletahandmade/
• Richard Schultz → https://www.instagram.com/richardschultz_knives/
• Roy Rutten → https://www.instagram.com/royrutten87/
• The hustle and grind podcast → https://www.instagram.com/hustleandgrindpodcast/
• Travis Haines → https://www.instagram.com/birdforge/
• Viperhunter

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/high-carbon/donations

Knife Show Austria 2026. New venue, space for up to 200 makers, and the support of major sponsors like Damasteel and knifematerial.at this event is set to become the biggest show in Europe. We cover what’s changing, how exhibitors can sign up, and what makers and collectors can expect from the expanded format.

• Stay up to date with the latest news by joining the Knife Show Austria news letter here!
• Get all your heat treating supplies at Mini Hell the sponsor of The High Carbon Podcast.
• Get special "Low Carbon episodes" by joining our Patreon page! https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon

Special thanks to all our paid Patreon members:

- Benjamin Kamon → https://www.instagram.com/kamon_knives/

- Friedrich Flaig

- Dominic Binkert → https://www.instagram.com/db__blades/

- Danielius Seibakas → https://www.instagram.com/danisei/

- Viperhunter

- JohannesHecker → https://www.instagram.com/jo__hecker/

- Kurt Glatt → https://www.instagram.com/glatt_knives/

- Gabe Fletcher → https://www.instagram.com/anchorageforge/

- BryanHunt.hiddenroseforge → https://www.instagram.com/bryanhunt.hiddenroseforge/

- Erlundamboss → https://www.instagram.com/erlundamboss/

- The hustle and grind podcast → https://www.instagram.com/hustleandgrindpodcast/

- KraftyMan Forge → https://www.instagram.com/kraftymanforge/

- Jan Bikker → https://www.instagram.com/jan_bikker/

- Cochrane_knives → https://www.instagram.com/cochrane.knives/

- Oliver Tobin → https://www.instagram.com/tobinmachines/

- Fingal Ferguson → https://www.instagram.com/fingalferguson/

- Richard Schultz → https://www.instagram.com/richardschultz_knives/

- Alex Greenaway → https://www.instagram.com/tretten_knive/

- Baker Forge & Tool → https://www.instagram.com/bakerforge/

- Paul Baleta → https://www.instagram.com/baletahandmade/

- Chee d'Argent → https://www.instagram.com/chee.dargent/

- Roy Rutten → https://www.instagram.com/royrutten87/

- Travis Haines → https://www.instagram.com/birdforge/

- christoph stiegler → https://www.instagram.com/kanjiknives/

- Njord Artisan → https://www.instagram.com/njord.artisan/

- Fagerlund.Bladesmith → https://www.instagram.com/fagerlund.bladesmith/

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This week we talk with Andreas Lorenzi, sixth-generation owner of Vienna’s oldest knife shop and founder of Messerverbot? Nein, danke! — an organization fighting against unfair knife laws in Austria. From 190 years of family business to the future of knife rights, this is a conversation every knife enthusiast should hear!

Support the cause — become a member of Messerverbot? Nein, danke! by joining here

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This weeks episode, Albert tells us about one of the most ambitious knifemaking projects ever created! The DNA Knife for legendary chef Eckart Witzigmann. From collecting wood in France and stones in the Alps to carefully embedding Witzigmann’s actual DNA into the handle, this is more than just a kitchen knife it’s a tribute to one of the most influential chefs in history.

Help support us on Patreon! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun.

https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon

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Matt from Grip-X (formerly Grip Tec), joins us to discuss the journey of developing his unique resin-rubber hybrid handle material, the realities of launching a product at Blade Show, and how knife makers are putting Grip-X to the test in the field and in the shop. Expect practical insights on machining techniques, heat resistance, material quirks, and strategies for production efficiency.

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