Matt Stagmer is back and on the road to test for the Journeyman Smith designation from the American Bladesmith Society (ABS). It’s no easy feat; even though Matt has made thousands of swords and knives the 5 he’s working on to submit have to be the best he ever made. We had a great conversation talking about how the process is going and how its influencing how he makes knives now. Will he will be under more scrutiny because of his wildly popular Youtube Channel: That Works or the years being on Television making shows about weapon making? Matt was very humble, sincere and forthcoming about his experience and fear during the Performance Testing process of the JS Testing. Matt’s the man and I’m sending the best vibes to him for his Road to JS. 

P.S. after our conversation, I paid my dues to the ABS and I’m in good standing…..check back with me in 3 years…all the best, GF  

Follow Matt on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/mattstagmer/

Subscribe to his Youtube Channel That Works:

https://www.youtube.com/c/ThatWorks

I suggest you become a member of the ABS even if you don’t want to test. Its a great organization that sets standards in the knife making industry.

https://www.americanbladesmith.org/

Follow Full Blast on Instagram:

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

Visit CMA’s website:

https://centerformetalarts.org/

***DON’T MISS THE CAMBRIA CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 17TH! 

Tap here for details: https://centerformetalarts.org/cambria-iron-conference-2/

There are still spots available for my next Forged Friction Folder workshop at CMA

Sept 3 & 4th:

https://centerformetalarts.org/product/friction-folder/

Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about the show. it helps me out a lot! 

Welcome TotalBoat

Adhesives, paints, primers and polishing compounds.

Go to https://www.totalboat.com/

And put in “Fullblast10” for 10% off 

Go get yourself some all natural , food safe Axe Wax

Go to https://axewax.us/

And get 10% off with promocode: FULLBLAST10

Akinteractive

Get your Website designed by AK Interactive, Consultation, Graphic Design, logos, Signage design. 

25+ years experience in FULL SERVICE Website design, Graphic design and marketing for knife makers and all Craftsman:

http://akinteractive.com/fullblast

10% off with promo code: FULLBLAST10

Brodbeck Ironworks 

Makers of an Incrediblly versatile grinder, with Many different attachments

Leather sewing equipment and even abrasives 

Go to Brodbeckironworks.com put in promo code Knifetalk and get the upgrade to the Mareko platen. 

Get your Blacksmith hammers from John Erianne aka

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

http://sunsetforgenj.com/new-products

Go look at the course curriculum at CMA:

https://centerformetalarts.org/workshops/

** Taking classes from some of the best in forging at one of the best facilities in the country is an excellent opportunity to propel yourself as a blacksmith. Not to be missed. And with housing on the campus it’s a great way to get yourself to the next level. 

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

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