Mark of the Maker

It's that time of year when some of you are sending off a loved one to college or off into the real world.  We talk about our picks for proper send-off in a few different categories, all with a sub-$100 price point in mind.  It's certain that we missed some good ones, be sure to share your own picks with us, we'd love to hear them! Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker o...

This one's been a long time coming, our friend and knifemaker Gerry McGinnis joins us for a great interview about his life and how he got into knifemaking.  Gerry has a unique story, having gotten into knife making at such an early age.  He tells us about his various projects, his love of hunting and fishing, and a new venture he's working on that many of you will find interesting. Check out our P...

Here's another "picks" episode where we talk about how we'd set one another up in the event of a doomsday scenario.  We're not experts, we just thought it would be fun and let's face it, we're nerds and we just like to talk gear.  Hope you enjoy it!  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

Chad Nichols of Nichols Damascus Steel joins us for this episode.  We talk about Chad's background, how he got into knives, and ultimately what led him to become of the key suppliers of damascus steel and other materials to the knife industry.  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

Yes, we're back!  We chat quarantine, knives and take some listener questions in our first episode after a bit of a hiatus.  It's been a crazy time and we hope you are all staying safe and healthy.  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

Knifemaker and all around good guy Sal Manaro joins us for some good conversation about his path into knifemaking.  We talk history, shop and techniques and still manage to have a few laughs along the way.  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

Feeling a little weirded out about what's going on?  We are too!  One thing is certain:  We're all in this together.  Mark and Michael chat about some of the challenges we are all facing and check in with you all.  Wishing you all the best and much love from the MotM crew! Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversatio...

We recap our experience at this year's Tactical Knife Invitational in Nashville and fill out the episode with some Q&A.  This one's all over the map, with lots of laughs and maybe a little helpful information as well.  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

This one started out with the working title "Knife Mythbusters" and just sort of rolled off into a series of rants mixed in with some myth busting.  The topic evolved as we went along but hopefully you find it somewhat entertaining and maybe a little bit educational as well.  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversa...

This time we walk through some knives and makers that we think you should know about.  Some of you will be familiar with some of these knives or makers, but hopefully there's something in here for everyone.  Get your Google lookup ready, this one had the working title "The Rabbit Hole Episode."  Hope you enjoy it!  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discus...

We chat about some noteworthy trends, things and experiences from 2019 and spend some time talking about things we are looking forward and makers to watch in 2020.  This one kicks off Season 3 of Mark of the Maker, thanks for coming along with us on the journey!  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

We wrap up Season 2 with an update from Sean on his journey back to school, as he finishes up his second semester of study.  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

We're joined by knifemaker and all around good dude Brian Efros for some conversation about life and knives.  Brian went on an interesting path to knifemaking, a little different than anyone we've spoken with so far.  Some of you might be surprised at how far back Brian's knifemaking goes, so find a comfy spot and listen along with us.  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthema...

It's that time of year again!  We kick this one off with some silky smooth tones from the one and only Sean Kendrick.  Then we head off into making some Christmas gift picks for one another from three categories, from under $50 stocking stuffer to full custom.  You or your significant other might just hear a great holiday gift idea in this one, there are some cool picks and we might just include o...

We had way WAY more stuff to talk about, so  Bob Terzuola  graciously joins us for a second episode to chat about a little more history and some Q&A.  This time, the conversation gets much deeper, from shop talk to collaborations to the impacts of social media on the knife world to the debate about handmade vs. CNC and more.   Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or joi...

We know he feels a little uncomfortable with these kinds of terms, but to describe knifemaker Bob Terzuola as anything other than a "living legend" would be a disservice, in our opinion.  Bob leads us through his personal timeline and shares many fantastic stories along the way.  We also get some insights into the upcoming release of the much anticipated 2nd Edition of his book about knife making,...

We asked our listeners to submit questions for the crew - and we got a BUNCH from you!  This episode is dedicated to working our way through a pile of listener Q&A.  Knifemaker stuff, business stuff, thoughtful stuff and a couple fun things as well.  Give it a listen, your question might just have made the cut!  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussio...

We chat about what makes a "good knife," and offer some tips on what to look for when checking out a knife at a show or from a maker that is new to you.  We hit both folders and fixed blades, in this mini that turned into a "halfisode."  Follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

We decided we needed to spend a bit more time talking with Billy Cho about some of the challenges newer makers face in today's custom knife world, and Billy was gracious enough to join us for some additional conversation.  This one turned into a 2-way Q&A, so there should be something in here for just about everyone.  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our dis...

Knifemaker Billy Cho joins Mark of the Maker for a discussion about his life, his knives, what inspires his work and his perspective as a newer knifemaker.  Billy has a pretty wide-ranging personal story, which helps paint yet another version of the story about where a knifemaker can emerge from. Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Faceb...

The incredibly talented Nick Rolfe joins us to chat about knives, his life, and his own journey from collecting knives to using them in Search and Rescue.  We have a very frank and open conversation about people of color in and around the knife world and Nick shares his own picks for a Three Knife Collection.  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion...

If you could only keep three knives from your collection, which would you keep and why?  We chat about this as well as the fun version of it - if you could add three knives of unlimited budget or attainability, what would you pick and why?  We'd love to hear your own picks, please share them with us!  Tag us on IG or use the hashtag #threeknifecollection to share your own pics.  Check out our Patr...

In Episode 29, we welcome David Sharp back to Mark of the Maker.  David was kind enough to help us with our Loveless history episode and this time we talk with David about his own knifemaking journey. We talk about David's background, his unique path into knifemaking, his preferences in design and style and a bit about what makes him tick outside the knife world.  Check out our Patreon and follow...

We chat about our Blade Show 2019 experience and some differences in the show this year.  Some good, some not so good, but always a fun time overall.  Like last year, we share some sound clips from the floor and some words from some Friends of The Show Jeremy Marsh, Brian Efros, Billy Cho, Chris Taylor and Luke Swenson.  Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our...

In the second installment of this minisode series, we talk with Sean Kendrick about how his first semester of college wrapped up and what he's taken away from the experience so far.  Follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.