News: Crucible Update

https://www.syracuse.com/business/2024/12/crucible-industries-steel-plant-to-be-sold-early-next-year.html

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Santa in Alabama: Christmas Wish for Shop/Self?

Questions:

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Boatright: Rebuilding an old surface grinder

McNees: Waiting on Blades and Making do in the meantime

Knife makers Jonathan McNees and Chase Boatright discuss the ins-and-outs of the knife making profession.

This week we cover the possible closure of Crucible Industries and what that could mean for the future. We also discuss some market misconceptions about the Holiday season before wrapping up with some Q and A.

Knife makers Jonathan McNees and Chase Boatright talk about all things sharp and pointy in the knife world.

• Introduction
• Jonathan's History
• Chase's History
• Shared History and the Knife Maker Community
• Plans for the Podcast
• Current Projects/Future Goals
• Outro