High Carbon

Keith and Paulius talk about super glue. And why you better be careful with your balls when using a small bed.

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We are joined this week by Jamie Bishop of Sausage Man Forge. Jamie shares his Blade Show experience, knife sales journey, and thoughts on teaching classes with Nordic Edge. Tune in for laughs, tips, and behind-the-scenes stories from the heart of the knife making world!

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In this episode, we're joined by Baltazar from Minihell.eu! We answer listener questions and Baltazar shares valuable insights on building your own heat treating oven—from essential components and materials, to common mistakes. This episode is packed with practical advice to help you take control of your heat treatment process.

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We’re back from Atlanta and the Blade Show madness! In this episode, the trio reunites to recap the wild weekend—including beer adventures, and wild booth displays. Keith shares behind-the-scenes insights from the show floor, including chats with top makers like Gabe Fletcher and some surprising deals. We also take a deep dive into a listener’s philosophical question: what makes truth... true? Is a glass still a glass if no one knows what it is?

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While Keith and Albert are off enjoying Blade Show Atlanta, Paulus from Baltic Blades is holding down the fort—completely unsupervised. What starts as a solo ramble quickly turns into a wildly entertaining and surprisingly insightful episode.

Expect chaotic intros, hard truths about kiln cooking, sharp grind talk, clever design strategies, and honest conversations about building a knife business from the ground up.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Carly from Damasteel to talk all things knives, shows, and secrets. We dive into her experience at Knife Show Austria, preview the excitement building up for Blade Show Atlanta, and—yes—she drops a few juicy hints about a brand-new exclusive Damasteel pattern making its debut this weekend at Blade Show Booth #738!

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We return with no guest and plenty of chaos. Keith talks about his healing collarbone and prepping for Blade Show, while Albert scrambles with last-minute travel plans. We debut a new game, “What the F*#k Did He Just Say?”, and chat about using card readers, customs, and buying knife materials. Tune in for laughs, travel stress, and shop talk.

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We're joined by special guest Fingal Ferguson, fresh from the Knife Show Austria, who shares insights on the knife-making community and his delightful exploration of Vienna's hidden gems, including an unforgettable cocktail bar experience. Hear about the energetic atmosphere of the Knife Show, the charm of Garsten, and why everyone loves Martin's mother's cakes.

Plus, hear the hilarious yet painful tale of Keith's misadventures—a sharp knife mishap followed by a broken collarbone—and get a behind-the-scenes look at the camaraderie and chaos of knife exhibitions.

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This week, things are a little more laid back. We are all feeling the pressure as we gear up for the big knife show in Austria this weekend. So we sat down for a casual but insightful chat with Italian kitchen knife maker Alfredo Faccipieri and his translator (and fellow maker) Tre Hill of 3rd Hill Customs, broadcasting straight from Alfredo’s outdoor kitchen — complete with a Vespa, lemon tree, and a pasta factory in the background.

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In this special episode, we talked with Martin Huber, the organizer of Knife Show Austria, for an exclusive preview of what to expect at this years show!

With over 70 exhibitors from around the world, Knife Show Austria is the largest knifemaking event in the country — bringing together bladesmiths, collectors, enthusiasts, and top makers under one roof. From custom knives and Damascus steel to materials, tools, and accessories, this year's show promises something for everyone.

We hope to see you there!

Opening hours:

Saturday: 10 May: 10am-6pm

Sunday: May 11th: 10am-4pm​

Event Hall Garsten

Marian Rittinger Strasse 13

4451 Garsten - Austria

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