The Good Ol' Blades Podcast

In the landscape of knifemakers, Texas boasts some of the most mystical craftsman within knives today. But, for early makers like Johnny Stout, Texas wasn't always the place to be if you wanted to easily learn how to make them. Given Johnny's rise to the top of the ladder in art and fine folding knives, you might be surprised to know the humble beginnings he came from. As a maker of over...

It's a pleasure to sit down and talk to people you admire, and who encourage you through things that you are passionate about. I wouldn't be exactly where I'm at if it wasn't for that attention, from a charismatic, patient and thoughtful person like Gary Langley. Gary lives and makes knives in Dumas, Texas, a stones throw away from Oklahoma and New Mexico, and along with making...

On this episode of the Micro Podcasts, I talk about my vision for the podcast that I've been hyper focused on, and rebooting the micro podcasts, to add some variety and new perspective into the overall podcast.  Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

In the craft of blades, you encounter some enigmatic creatures that knock your socks off, and this maker is one of them! Spencer Aplin of STA Custom Knives and The Stag Depot talks to me about his style of blades, artistry, pedagogy, and his journey through knives.  Spencer and I talk about how we got to know each other better through my child at a knife show He then talks about makers who've...

It's days that I get to shoot the bull with people like this that my mind is really provoked. I got to talk to knife maker, motorcycle enthusiast, musician, artist, husband, dad, and grandpa, Nick Huff. Nick is a knifemaker out of Fort Worth, Texas, and I've known him going on five years now. We sit down to talk knives, lives, motorcycles, music, and more! We talk some about social media...

I had the opportunity to talk to Bill Roden, a long time knife collector, recent knifemaker out of Northlake, Texas.  Bill shares his early life, career and getting into knife collecting He also shares collecting GEC knives, Tom Krein, and Chris Taylor Bill talks about his first experiences in making knives We talk about Bill's essential tremors and knifemaking with a disability Bill shares h...

I had the pleasure to talk to renowned ABS Mastersmith, inventor and re-inventor of numerous forging and knifemaking techniques, and all around charismatic guy, Steve Schwarzer.  We talk about knife history, tribal knowledge, and steel technology over time Steve and I talk about the ABS test process, cross-disciplinary knowledge, and functional testing and heat treating Steve talks about his early...

I got to talk to a cool knowledgable dude named Trip Miller, a collector and aficionado of pocket knives, especially slipjoints, and we talk about his start in knife collecting, and some of his thoughts around the knife market, and collecting industry as a whole. We talk pricing handmade knives, collection price & value points We also talk about market share, and maker growth path investment W...

I got to talk to a cool knowledgable dude named Trip Miller, a collector and aficionado of pocket knives, especially slipjoints, and we talk about his start in knife collecting, and some of his thoughts around the knife market, and collecting industry as a whole. Trip talks a little about what got him into collecting early on We talk about how awesome Dave Nemerson is Trip and I discuss the import...

I got to talk to rising star Bobby House about a lot of things, including his slipjoint making, being part of the South Texas Slipjoint Cartel, and of course, got to learn a lot about him as a person. Bobby talks about his ranching experience, moving to Pleasanton, and his work in the oil field We talk hunting, fishing and country living Bobby shares what got him into knifemaking We talk about his...

In this Micro Podcast episode, I talk about dovetailed bolsters, some methods for making them, and tricks in hiding pins, getting your geometry right, and contouring order of operation. Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

In this Micro Podcast episode, I talk about what all has been going on with me, the show, thoughts for the future, and ways you can help interact with me to give me feedback so I can make this podcast the best it can be! Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

I had the pleasure of sitting down recently with Journeyman Smith and tradesman Brad Jansen, to learn about his endeavors within the American Bladesmith Society, his work in slipjoints, and tooling creation.  Brad tells us a little of his career, start in the trades, and interest in hunting, fishing and knives He also talks about getting into the ABS, and the journey to JS We talk about some of th...

In this Micro Podcast episode, I talk a little about knife wax, its purpose, and a few brands I have used in my knifemaking.  Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

In this Micro Podcast episode, I talk about groups, guilds, associations, their benefits, pitfalls, and considerations when setting yourself apart in your knife making artistry.  Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

I got the opportunity to talk to ABS Mastersmith & Bowie fanatic, Lin Rhea (Ray) about everything from knife philosophy, to Bowie knife history, and a ton more. Lin is a fantastic teacher, mentor, and historical blacksmith, promoting traditional knifemaking and emboldening the knifemaking industry to reach deeper into themselves to produce their art.  We talk Lin's surname, and his Scotti...

In this Micro Podcast episode, I talk about vintage micarta, the "Westinghouse Craze" and fads associated with micarta, as well as the general market, and egregious prices you'll see.  Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

In this Micro Podcast episode, I talk about the time investment component of making knives, and try to help you understand that if the work is worth it, spend the time it take to do a job well. Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

I got to steal some time (but not his hat) and talk with award winning slipjoint maker,  whiskey aficionado, Yukon Cornelius look-alike, the marvelous and debonair - Luke Swenson, to talk about life, knives, shows, and a ton more.  Luke talks about growing up in South Texas, and his earliest memories of knives He talks about his stint in the Navy, firefighting, and a little about his family Luke a...

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about show circuits, online relationship building, and the work it takes to build culture around your work.  Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about about some of the ways makers sell their work, the investment that goes into producing it, and how important the collector/customer feedback loop is to encourage makers. Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

Aaron got the opportunity to talk to a great collector in the pocket knife community: David Nemerson. Dave's representation of his collection can be found on his instagram and Facebook profiles Every Dave Carry, and his commentary and support of premier makers can be seen also on several Facebook groups. We got to sit down, and talk about collecting in the current pocket knife, especially the...

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about knifemaking videos, selecting the appropriate online video for your needs including Chris Crawford, Kyle Royer, and Jason Knight, and the value gained by doing video learning. Some top makers' pages for knifemaking videos: Chris Crawford , Kyle Royer , Jason Knight . Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website...

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about Good Cause Raffles or GRCs, what they are, how they work, and some thoughts around an appropriate scenario where starting one for the benefit of another is called for.  Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

Aaron had a chance to talk to up and coming knifemaker, mentored by Tony Marfione, and Edison Barajas & Sebastian Berenji - Jake McCoy of McCoy Bladeworks.  We talk about Jake's early exposure to knives as a 12 year old at Blade Show Atlanta Jake mentions his relationship with Marfione family, and his apprenticeship at Microtech Knives He also talks moving to Miami, meeting his wife, work...