The Good Ol' Blades Podcast

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about surface grinders, including flat platens, attachments for 2x72s, belt converted floor units, and stone units. He talks about uses, drawbacks, and setup and basic considerations for using stone surface grinders.  Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about information, misinformation, and disinformation, in the age of the internet, and how to think about ways to gain facts instead of conjecture.  Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

Aaron got to pick the brain of one of the most influential contributors to modern knifemaking metallurgy and literature - Dr. Larrin Thomas. Larrin is the author of the famous KnifeSteelNerds.com website, as well as two books, the most recent being The Story of Knife Steel – Innovators Behind Modern Damascus and Super Steels.  Larrin introduces himself and we talk Pennsylvania amusement parks We t...

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about nail nicks, and utilizing stones to cut them, along with his method and tips and tricks for getting a good cut.  Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about stippling and where we see it in different art forms, along with tooling and methods for applying it to your knives. Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

Aaron got to talk shop with rising knifemaker Craig Brosman, on this episode of the podcast. Craig is a knifemaker in Indiana, and has focused his efforts towards learning from the old-guard of knifemakers, applying knowledge collected to put a new spin on traditional design concepts.  Craig talks some about himself, his full-time job, and his early exposure to knives and knife making Craig discus...

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about the history of Guilloché, engine turning or jeweling, and some of the modern uses in knives. He also talks about methods for accomplishing it in your own work. Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

Aaron had the amazing opportunity to speak with a man behind Loveless knives fame, a true visionary of fine knives, one of Steve Shackleford's Greatest Living Knifemakers, and a humble servant of the knife community - S. R. "Steve" Johnson on this episode of the podcast. Steve talks about his life growing up, his family, and his early exposure in knives We talk about Steve's ex...

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about websites for knifemaking, issues with social media limitations on knives and knife sales, and how to go about starting a website and driving traffic to it.  Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

 In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about the process from going from rudiments and fundamentals of knifemaking and craftsmanship, to mastery. Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

Aaron gets an opportunity to talk balisong/butterfly knives, the flipping community, and knife entrepreneurship with Squid Industries founder Lucas Cao. Lucas gives a quick introduction to what balisongs are and how he got into flipping We talk a little about Lucas collecting balisongs and some of his custom built knives Lucas talks about his parents factory and how it helped him start Squid Indus...

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about preparing work for shows, how to evaluate when your products are done, comparing variation knife to knife, and some ideas on ways to think about quality of work. Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about various tips and tricks for speeding up processes in the shop with superglue, layout dye, dying material, filing and using file guides, and more. Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

Aaron talks pocket knives and pocket knife history with the illustrious Neal Punchard. Neal is a staff correspondent at Knife Magazine, several time published author, knife historian, and an avid knife collector.  Neal introduces himself and talks about his early exposure to knives We talk about Neal's transition into being a book author We talk historical research and writing in the age of t...

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about heat treating at home, and professional heat treating, caveats, investment, and turn-around times.  Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

Aaron gets some time to discuss scrimshaw and scrimshaw history, ivory bans, and a touch of Hollywood with the venerable, and delightful Linda Karst Stone.  Linda gives a little insight into her upbringing and introduction into Scrimshaw She also explains what scrimshaw is and a history of it We talk a little about scrimshaw materials Linda gives some insight into ivory bans and CITES, including c...

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about the many uses of lasers in knifemaking, types, free design software and general costs. Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about preparing for knife shows, and the culture of knife shows, costs, tips and thoughts around conduct.  Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

Aaron Lawvere gets to talk shop and philosophy with Matt Martin of Vehement Knives. Matt talks a little about his career prior to knives, and how he transitioned into being a full-time knifemaker We talk Matt's aesthetic, and his war blades inspiration Matt talks about his obsession with detail, and his visual mentors such as Buster Warkenski, Bob Loveless and Steve Johnson We talk a little a...

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about the saying "treat abrasive like it's free" and how he thinks about using it to maximize investment per abrasive operation. He also talks a little about Gesswein stones, grit progression, and areas where you should discard abrasive without squeezing blood from a rock.  Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawver...

Aaron Lawvere & Chris Crawford had the extreme pleasure of speaking with ABS Master Smith, one of Steve Shackleford's Greatest Living Knifemakers, and a pioneer of the Cut & Shoot "dual-threat" model of knife and gun combinations - Bruce Bump on this episode of the podcast. Bruce shares a little of his life and background, and living in Walla Walla, Washington, including his...

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about Chris's departure from the show, and a little about the why behind it. He also talks about preserving and respecting personal time in life and in the craft.  Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about shop efficiency and ways to think about different processes, to narrow down shop inefficiency in your shop. Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about some history of pantographs, how they're using in knifemaking, finding one, and some caveats to owning them. Helpful Links Chris Crawford's Pantographs 101 Chris Crawford's Pantograph Templates Chris Crawford's Intro to the Proxxon Pantograph Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagra...

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about the state of knife sales and the economic impact to makers in the market today, and implores customers to support your makers, and how important it is to the continuation of the craft and innovation. Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram