In this episode of Behind The Anvil, Mike sits down with bladesmith Sam Waterfield of Samsquatch Forge to share his journey into the world of knife making. From the spark that first ignited his passion for the craft, to how one of Mike’s Damascus knives knife-making classes that Sam took that played a role in forging both blades and a lasting friendship, Sam’s story is filled with “one blade—or one squirrel moment—at a time” adventures. We dive into how Sam got hooked on bladesmithing, his experiences helping with knife-making classes, preparing for his first knife show, and joining the Beat the Smith mini-series. Sam also leaves us with some words of wisdom for makers chasing their own path in the forge and in life.