Mark of the Maker

It's been a weird year, so we check in with Sean for an update on his journey back to school. Sean gives us an update, we pay our respects to damascus and knife maker Chris Marks, and we chat about some very cool and interesting stuff that we've come across lately. Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

It's that time of year when some of you are sending off a loved one to college or off into the real world. We talk about our picks for proper send-off in a few different categories, all with a sub-$100 price point in mind. It's certain that we missed some good ones, be sure to share your own picks with us, we'd love to hear them! Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

This one's been a long time coming, our friend and knifemaker Gerry McGinnis joins us for a great interview about his life and how he got into knifemaking. Gerry has a unique story, having gotten into knife making at such an early age. He tells us about his various projects, his love of hunting and fishing, and a new venture he's working on that many of you will find interesting. Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

Here's another "picks" episode where we talk about how we'd set one another up in the event of a doomsday scenario. We're not experts, we just thought it would be fun and let's face it, we're nerds and we just like to talk gear. Hope you enjoy it! Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

Chad Nichols of Nichols Damascus Steel joins us for this episode. We talk about Chad's background, how he got into knives, and ultimately what led him to become of the key suppliers of damascus steel and other materials to the knife industry. Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

Yes, we're back! We chat quarantine, knives and take some listener questions in our first episode after a bit of a hiatus. It's been a crazy time and we hope you are all staying safe and healthy. Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

Knifemaker and all around good guy Sal Manaro joins us for some good conversation about his path into knifemaking. We talk history, shop and techniques and still manage to have a few laughs along the way. Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

Feeling a little weirded out about what's going on? We are too! One thing is certain: We're all in this together. Mark and Michael chat about some of the challenges we are all facing and check in with you all. Wishing you all the best and much love from the MotM crew! Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.http://www.markofthemaker.com

We recap our experience at this year's Tactical Knife Invitational in Nashville and fill out the episode with some Q&A. This one's all over the map, with lots of laughs and maybe a little helpful information as well. Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

This one started out with the working title "Knife Mythbusters" and just sort of rolled off into a series of rants mixed in with some myth busting. The topic evolved as we went along but hopefully you find it somewhat entertaining and maybe a little bit educational as well. Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.