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The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 394: Josh Smith - The Man Behind Montana Knife Company
In this episode, we sit down with Josh Smith, founder of Montana Knife Company, to break down his journey from forging his first knife at age 11 to becoming one of the youngest Master Bladesmiths in the world.
Growing up in Montana, Josh combined a passion for hunting, craftsmanship, and hard work—developing skills that would eventually shape a premium American-made knife brand. He shares how mentorship, discipline, and relentless consistency helped him master the craft and build a business rooted in quality and purpose.
We also dive into the art and science behind Damascus steel, the realities of building a brand in the outdoor industry, and why passing knowledge to the next generation is critical for preserving skilled trades.
Whether you're a hunter, entrepreneur, or craftsman, this episode is packed with practical insights on turning passion into a career.
(0:00) Early beginnings: discovering knife-making at 11
(4:30) Turning passion into profit at age 12
(8:15) Lessons from working in a family excavation business
(12:40) Joining the American Bladesmith Society
(18:05) Becoming the youngest Journeyman bladesmith
(22:30) Achieving Master Smith status at 19
(27:10) The art and process of Damascus steel
(34:45) Building Montana Knife Company
(42:00) The importance of mentorship and giving back
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The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 394: Josh Smith - The Man Behind Montana Knife Company
In this episode, we sit down with Josh Smith, founder of Montana Knife Company, to break down his journey from forging his first knife at age 11 to becoming one of the youngest Master Bladesmiths in the world.
Growing up in Montana, Josh combined a passion for hunting, craftsmanship, and hard work—developing skills that would eventually shape a premium American-made knife brand. He shares how mentorship, discipline, and relentless consistency helped him master the craft and build a business rooted in quality and purpose.
We also dive into the art and science behind Damascus steel, the realities of building a brand in the outdoor industry, and why passing knowledge to the next generation is critical for preserving skilled trades.
Whether you're a hunter, entrepreneur, or craftsman, this episode is packed with practical insights on turning passion into a career.
(0:00) Early beginnings: discovering knife-making at 11
(4:30) Turning passion into profit at age 12
(8:15) Lessons from working in a family excavation business
(12:40) Joining the American Bladesmith Society
(18:05) Becoming the youngest Journeyman bladesmith
(22:30) Achieving Master Smith status at 19
(27:10) The art and process of Damascus steel
(34:45) Building Montana Knife Company
(42:00) The importance of mentorship and giving back
Podcast SummaryKey Topics & Timestampshttps://huntworthgear.com/https://www.paintedarrow.com - BHC15 for 15% off
https://www.spartanforge.ai (https://www.spartanforge.ai/) - save 25% with code bowhunter
https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com (https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/) s
https://www.zingerfletches.com (https://www.zingerfletches.com/)
https://www.lucky-buck.com (https://www.lucky-buck.com/)
https://www.bigshottargets.com (https://www.bigshottargets.com/)
https://genesis3dprinting.com (https://genesis3dprinting.com/)
https://vitalizeseed.com (https://vitalizeseed.com/) http://bit.ly/BHCPatreon
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