Young Makers

I am joined in the studio once again by Caleb Gant and Peiter Aeseart for a slightly toned down continuation of last weeks episode. We discuss the pitfalls COVID era schooling and buying tooling. It's a great time as always. [SPOILER ALERT: there aren't actually any crotch fires mentioned in this episode]

Official podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast. send us inquiries or suggestions.

My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steel

Caleb's Instagram @gantforgeworks

Peiter's Instagram @pieteraesaert

our inspiration for the week: @bazesblades @blacklotusknives @burlybladeworks @kyleroyerknives

I am joined in the studio by not 1 but 2 fantastically skilled young knife makers! We talk shop, discuss our work and tools, share workshop horror stories and battle technical difficulties. As always its a great time and we love to take you along for the conversation.

Official podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast. send us inquiries or suggestions.

My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steel

Caleb's Instagram @gantforgeworks

Peiter's Instagram @pieteraesaert

Join me and me alone as I walk you through my week and the audio issues I have had recently. I also cover some challenges I have had as a maker and some of the lessons I have learned on my journey towards being a craftsman.

I have a fantastic conversation and interview with an incredible young hammer maker, blacksmith and bladesmith. Jonah Conrad of Conrad Blacksmithing. We talk shop, discuss efficiency and discuss the challenges and advantages of starting young.

Official podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast. send us inquiries or suggestions.

My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steel

Jonahs's Instagram: @conrad.blacksmithing

our inspiration for the week

@faramforge @bryanraquin

Join us for an interview with Nathanael Griffiths, Britain's young wood turner of the year 2019! A talented wood turner, his work is on display in the Royal Academy of Arts. And the best part is hes only 16!

Official podcast Instagram: @youngmakerspodcast. send us inquiries or suggestions.

My personal Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steel

Nathanael's Instagram: @nathanaelgriffiths

Nathanaels website: https://nathanaelgriffiths.com/

our picks for inspiring people of the week

@vachon_knives

@tothtoth

I have an interview with fantastic 17 year old bladesmith Silas Backlow, We talk shop, discus our favorite tools, and why we do what we do. We also discus the advantages and disadvantages of starting young.

My Instagram: @aaron_iron_and_steel

Silas's instagram @ tiny_town_forge

Silas's website https://www.tinytownforge.com/

Inspirations

@princeworksforge

@salemstraub

@blenheimforge

@tim_martell_art

Our first guest no longer technically counts as a young maker, But he's young at heart. He also happens to be the youngest ABS mastersmith in history, getting his stamp at the tender age of 19. His incredible work has been shown and sold across the world. He is also the owner of Montana Knife Company. We discuss his journey and ideas on knife making. "Embrace the grind! "

My Instagram @aaron_iron_and_steel

Josh's Instagram @joshsmithknives

Josh's mentor @rickdunkerly

Josh's website https://www.joshsmithknives.com/

Kensea Aaron introduces the all new Young Makers podcast. Get ready for brand new weekly show where Kensea highlights young makers and talks about his own experiences as a 14 year old maker.