In this episode Laura Zerra, Brandon Lilly, and Brandon Horoho join me for a late night B.S. session in the knife shop.  After a couple days of forging in the shop, eating great food, and talking about ways we as a group can help people we sat down to share our week with you all.  They may have been some whiskey involved or a little Baileys in our coffee.  Hopefully this episode will make you laugh and also make you think about what you can do to make your life better and maybe someone else life better.  I couldn't think of three better humans.  

Laura Zerra is rated as one of the top survivalist in the world man or woman.  She has been on "Naked and Afraid" several times.  What's amazing about Laura is that might be the most boring part of her.  She has truly survived on her own since HS purposely living homeless in the US and abroad with literally no money on her.  She can survive in harshest mountains and in an urban environment.  I could go on but instead I think I'll just have her on another podcast by herself!  

Brandon Lilly was once rated the most powerful weight lifter on the planet.  With raw lifts of 826 pound squat, 573 pound bench, and 804 pound deadlift he is clearly an athlete.  But as with Laura he's so much more.  Brandon is a passionate bow hunter, amazing chef, and fantastic speaker.  He motivates and inspires no only by the way he leads but also in the way he talks about his failures.  Brandon is an amazing human and my friend.  

Brandon Horoho, the quiet one on the podcast, is an incredible photographer.  He's a skier, snowboarder, avid hiker, and hunter.  Brandon is also part owner in Montana Knife Company.  He is incredible at marketing businesses and knows how to take a business from the ground to outer space.  Check out Brandon's incredible photography on his Instagram and at Montana Knife Company.   

Enjoy the show.

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Don Fogg is the reason we as blade smiths are here today.  I truly believe Don is one of the most important figures in bladesmithing history.  If you are a custom knife maker you should hear his story.  What's more amazing about Don is that he would never say that about himself.  He's most humble and never seeks praise or attention.  But he deserves both.  Don had foresight, artistic ability, and a questioning mind.  Don may be most remembered for his teaching.  He shared without hesitation and that standard he set still holds true in the knife community.  He was in the very first class of Master Bladesmith's and led the way in the rediscovery of Damascus steel.  In fact he was the bladesmith who discovered the "W's" pattern.  Don dove into metallurgy, carving, and forging.  I am was lucky enough to see Don's work when he was in his prime.  I was even more fortunate to get to see him teach on multiple occasions.  I could go on forever.   Please just listen and share this podcast.  Thank you.  Josh

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Master Bladesmith Rick Dunkerley goes in depth about how he came to Montana and rose to prominence as one of the best all around knife makers in the world.  Rick talks about training dogs in Air Force, outfitting, and becoming a knife maker.  Rick is a member of the prestigious Art Knife Invitational, former board member of the American Bladesmith Society, has taught and numerous schools, and has been featured in many publications.  Rick was also the man who taught the host, Josh Smith, how to make knives.  Rick can be found on Instagram, @rickdunkerley.  

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Welcome to the Josh Smith Show.  This episode is an introduction to Josh, who he is, and what he envisions for the podcast.  Josh is a master bladesmith/knife maker, dad, husband, and hunter.  Check this episode out to learn a little more about Josh and his knife company, Montana Knife Company.  Please rate and review each podcast.  Thank you!

Josh Smith

@joshsmithknives
[email protected]

www.montanaknifecompany.com

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@montanaknifecompany
@joshsmithknives

Welcome to the Josh Smith Show.  This episode is an introduction to Josh, who he is, and what he envisions for the podcast.  Josh is a master bladesmith/knife maker, dad, husband, and hunter.  Check this episode out to learn a little more about Josh and his knife company, Montana Knife Company.  Please rate and review each podcast.  Thank you!

Josh Smith

@joshsmithknives
[email protected]

www.montanaknifecompany.com

Instagram
@montanaknifecompany
@joshsmithknives