Edge & Flow Podcast

Luc and TJ discuss business trajectory after Luc toured the Good Art facility over the holidays. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

It was a huge year of struggle, learning, and growth for Luc, TJ, and friends of the podcast. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

The X9 is Reeve grinding. Crucible (CPM) has announced the potential for a closure. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Both TJ and Luc have a machine down. Discussion about healthy growth later ensues. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Luc recaps the dinner and trunk show he put on in San Jose. The Syil X9 has almost landed at the Schwarz shop. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Kydex sheath design and process development never ends. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Reeve (Cup Wheel) Grinding... Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Kihoku production continues, a new machine is coming, and Blade Show West was a blast! Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

TJ returns from The Maker's Syndicate. Lucas continues his effort to strengthen his brand's social media presence. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Lucas and TJ get some R&R. Issues with a mismatch between the Tormach and the Syil appear. Patreon: www.patreon.com/user?u=87729999

The work life balance discussion resurfaces. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

In addition to general shop updates, Luc and TJ discuss peripheral products and brand image awareness. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Luc returns from PNWCI. Discussion ensues about building a business that can be steered. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

After Blade Show and a long month of personal commitments... we're back. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

The Blade Show sphere of influence is real. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Blade Show prep is in full swing. Lucas is excited about completing his first fully CNC machined fixed blade. Machine purchase discussion ensues. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Lucas kills a turkey and gains insight on hunting knife design. The LT5 is in production! Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Jens Anso is a world class knife maker and designer as well as a long time friend of the pod. He was an obvious choice for our first ever guest. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Developing products that you like vs. what you think will sell. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

A more technical episode about various finishes on Magnacut. Updates on the LT5 and various production battles. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

The 2x72 belt grinder can be the ultimate neck kinker. Also, Luc brings up time management challenges. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Lucas talks about a great experience at Blade Show Texas. Schwarz Knives has officially moved. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

The Schwarz Knives shop is closer to completion. Constant improvement mentality, can it be toxic? Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

What sells and why? SHOT Show is going on and the Schwarz shop continues the moving process. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

This week was chaotic. Also, the lease is signed. Schwarz Knives is moving. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999