Full Blast

Ben Kamon is one of the best Bladesmiths in the knife game and he’s back! Fresh off a huge project at Kamon Knives, we talked about what it takes to build 60 identical knives. We discussed how his days as a production blacksmith helped in building all the jigs and tools to help make all the steps consistent. We lamented about the woes of content creation as advertisement and hit some weird news to...

My friend Bob Morano, AKA @Everydayisfeastday on all social media platforms is an incredible resource for simple easy and delicious cooking recipes and techniques. Very succinct directions that gives you the broad stokes on cooking from a very approachable guy, Bob is on a well deserved rise and joins me this week. We talked about his time at the Culinary institute of America and years as a profes...

Ben is Back! We had another great time catching up. Big news at the Snure home, His daughter becoming a Grand Champion and other great stories. We hit up some weird news about spiders, Hugh Hefner and other oddities. I always love podcasting with Ben and he has an open invite. Always good. Thanks again - GF  Follow Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bensnure/?hl=en Subscribe to Ben’s Yout...

My guy Chris Zep is back! Chris is a great friend, Maker, Content Creator, fabricator and new father..He really does make everything. We had a great time catching up on fatherhood, his recent odyssey involving heavy machinery and the state of Social media. Great time and I hope you enjoy. Thanks again, GF  Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeeverythingshop/?hl=en Subscribe to...

My daughter is home for winter break and before she goes back to school in California we thought we’d catch up on what she’s been up to, tell funny family stories and talk about being helpful during difficult times. Love that Lila . All the best, Dad Support Little Star Bakery:  https://www.instagram.com/littlestarpastry?igsh=MXJmN3ZsODJidTlkaQ== The Full Blast Podcast on Instagram: https://instag...

One of my favorite traditions is to ring in the new year with my buddy Jessie Uyeda! Jessie is a hilarious maker out in California and every time she’s on, we catch up, talk shit and of course read up on some weird news. So much fun having Jessie on! Here’s to a peaceful, prosperous and healthy new year! Thanks again for all your support!- gf  Follow Jessie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

My guy Fingal Ferguson is here to close out the year with a wonderful holiday podcast. The Cheese making, Charcuterie and knife maker extraordinaire is here and we had a blast talking Christmas traditions from around the world, the rush of Holiday orders at the Gubbeen farm and general fun! Nothing like closing out 2024 with my guy FF and I just want to thanks the listeners for another great year....

Pat Quinn, Director of Center for Metal Arts is back to answer your forging questions for the end of the Year!! Listener Questions have been really great and Pat takes a lot of time to give thoughtful and insightful answers. We covered a lot of ground and look forward to doing more episodes monthly. To get your questions answered, follow the Full Blast Podcast on Instagram and DM us there.  Many t...

Ben Snure is back again! We always have a great time shooting the breeze and hitting up some weird news. Thanks again Ben!  Follow Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bensnure/?hl=en Buy Ben’s Hammers: https://www.well-shod.com/class/FARRIER-TOOLS-%3A--ROUNDING-HAMMER?keywords=Snure&page=1 The Full Blast Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y...

Coy Baker is the owner of Baker Forge. An Amazing company making incredibly exotic steels. We had a great conversation about what’s going on at the shop, new products and how the Hurricane affected his area. Then we asked each other ridiculous questions and finished off with some weird news. Definitely take advantage of the Black Friday sales at Baker Forge and get involved. Thanks again Coy!  Fol...

Ben Kamon is back! After a successful time at the Damasteel Chef Invitational, Ben sold out of his work and took away “Best Cleaver” at the event. We had a blast taking about it and then talked about business scammers and fooled around too. Ben is one of the most talented Knifemakers who also like to horse around over here and has an open door policy.  Follow Ben here: https://www.instagram.com/ka...

Ben Snure is back with the tale of cross country adventure! How easy is it to get Ben to help you move? You’ll find out. It was great meeting Ben in person after all these years. We talked Sushi and what’s acceptable behavior on an Airplane. Great as always. Thanks again! GF! Follow Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bensnure/?hl=en Buy Ben’s hammers: https://www.well-shod.com/SNURE-ROUND...

Tony Aiazzi is back on Full Blast! Tony is the cohost of ‘Overseasoned’, a podcast about the restaurant industry from two former food service Vets. He’s also my friend of almost 25 years, and business partner of Feder Knives. We had an awesome time reminiscing about the old days, the future of food service and we talked about the Turkey Club Giveaway between Overseasoned and Feder Knives. Great ti...

Pat Quinn, Director of Center for Metal Arts is back to answer your forging questions! Listener Questions have been really great and Pat takes a lot of time to give thoughtful and insightful answers. We covered a lot of ground and look forward to doing more episodes monthly. SEND IN YOUR QUESTIONS PLEASE! Follow the Full Blast Podcast on Instagram and DM us there.  Many thanks to Pat again and as...

After the last 2 episodes talking about Snakes and Scorpions, I figured we needed some In-the-field perspective. Ben Snure is the man and one of my favorite people. We took care of some Weird news and other things too.  Follow Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bensnure/?hl=en Subscribe to Ben’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bensnure2284 Buy Ben’s hammers here: https://www.wel...

This week its a recap of Maker camp and more  Weird News! Headless Snake bites, Tibetan Scorpions and Radioactive Rattlesnakes?! Tell a friend, thanks for your support!  The Full Blast Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= If you want to support Full Blast  Support  Feder Knives - ( go buy a shirt ) https://www.federknives.com/ Take a class:  https://c...

This week its all Weird News! With sleepless nights ,scorpions and planes Turing around. Tell a friend, thanks for your support!  The Full Blast Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= If you want to support Full Blast  Support  Feder Knives - ( go buy a shirt ) https://www.federknives.com/ Take a class:  https://centerformetalarts.org/ Follow CMA on Ins...

Mark Adams is back with a new book!  “Five Years- Maker Camp Portraits 2019-2023” is an incredible culmination of images taken at Maker Camp of makers and people who attended. Every year Mark sets up a makeshift set at the Maker Camp Event in East Durham NY, and for 15+ hours a day he takes beautiful images. This book is a must have and we had a great conversation on his methods, photography and i...

Matt Jenkins of Cloverdale Forge just came out with a great book called: ‘ Hooked- A Blacksmith’s Study of Function Through Form’. It all came from complaining to his wife after feeling bored of forging the same simple hook day after day. His Wife and Business parter suggested he forge a different hook every day for a month which turned into a year. A huge undertaking that had its ups and downs; #...

The last 2 episodes were a lot of fun but both had a lot of stories and context to add. No need to be caught up though. Think of this ep as a clean slate stand alone set of stories and the last 2 episodes are backstories. Or whatever you want. It’s all good. Thanks for the support. Tell your friends and leave a review where you listen. Talk soon- GF  Go to CMA’s website and check out the opportuni...

Pat Quinn, Director of Center for Metal Arts is back to answer your forging questions! Listener Questions have been really great and Pat takes a lot of time to give thoughtful and insightful answers. We covered a lot of ground and look forward to doing more episodes monthly. To get your questions answered, follow the Full Blast Podcast on Instagram and DM us there.  Many thanks to Pat again and as...

This is a special episode recorded from Örebro, Sweden. I was invited to Tormek in Lindesberg as a guest for the “Sharp Makers” Exhibit. Tormek is a Swedish company who developed an unique sharpening system that is exported to over 40 countries and is used by Wood workers, Cabinet makers, Musical Instrument makers, Hunters, outdoorsmen, professional and home cooks and everyone who needs  their edg...

My wife and I just drove our daughter to the Airport back to college. It was such a great summer and I talked a little bit on why it was so great. I then covered some very new observations on the social media difficulties the knife community has faced and have I cracked the code?!  Then we cleared the deck of older listener questions and cheered me up. Thanks for all the kind words and let’s keep...

Ben Snure is always back. Always love when he’s on as much as the listerers. We had a great time learning about controlled burns And what it takes to not burn everything down. We told stories and hit weird news. Thanks again as always. -gf  Follow Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bensnure?igsh=OGZoaTgyaTg1cHhp Buy his hammers here: Search results for "Snure" Join us in Barcelona...

What’s going on?! Well Joyce Kutty was supposed to be back but once again I was plagued with technical issues so knocked out a solo emergency episode about some wild sculptural projects i’ve been working on. Hope you enjoy it. Talk soon and thanks agin to my homie Joyce Kutty for being such a champ. We’ll get you back on soon. All the best, Geoff  Follow Joyce on instagram:  https://www.instagram....