Mark of the Maker

This time we walk through some knives and makers that we think you should know about. Some of you will be familiar with some of these knives or makers, but hopefully there's something in here for everyone. Get your Google lookup ready, this one had the working title "The Rabbit Hole Episode." Hope you enjoy it! Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

We chat about some noteworthy trends, things and experiences from 2019 and spend some time talking about things we are looking forward and makers to watch in 2020. This one kicks off Season 3 of Mark of the Maker, thanks for coming along with us on the journey! Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

We wrap up Season 2 with an update from Sean on his journey back to school, as he finishes up his second semester of study. Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

We're joined by knifemaker and all around good dude Brian Efros for some conversation about life and knives. Brian went on an interesting path to knifemaking, a little different than anyone we've spoken with so far. Some of you might be surprised at how far back Brian's knifemaking goes, so find a comfy spot and listen along with us. 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 again! We kick this one off with some silky smooth tones from the one and only Sean Kendrick. Then we head off into making some Christmas gift picks for one another from three categories, from under $50 stocking stuffer to full custom. You or your significant other might just hear a great holiday gift idea in this one, there are some cool picks and we might just include one or two that you aren't familiar with. Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

We had way WAY more stuff to talk about, so Bob Terzuola graciously joins us for a second episode to chat about a little more history and some Q&A. This time, the conversation gets much deeper, from shop talk to collaborations to the impacts of social media on the knife world to the debate about handmade vs. CNC and more. Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

We know he feels a little uncomfortable with these kinds of terms, but to describe knifemaker Bob Terzuola as anything other than a "living legend" would be a disservice, in our opinion. Bob leads us through his personal timeline and shares many fantastic stories along the way. We also get some insights into the upcoming release of the much anticipated 2nd Edition of his book about knife making, "The Tactical Folding Knife." Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

We asked our listeners to submit questions for the crew - and we got a BUNCH from you! This episode is dedicated to working our way through a pile of listener Q&A. Knifemaker stuff, business stuff, thoughtful stuff and a couple fun things as well. Give it a listen, your question might just have made the cut! Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

We chat about what makes a "good knife," and offer some tips on what to look for when checking out a knife at a show or from a maker that is new to you. We hit both folders and fixed blades, in this mini that turned into a "halfisode." Follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

We decided we needed to spend a bit more time talking with Billy Cho about some of the challenges newer makers face in today's custom knife world, and Billy was gracious enough to join us for some additional conversation. This one turned into a 2-way Q&A, so there should be something in here for just about everyone. Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.