The Good Ol' Blades Podcast

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks a little about joining The Knifemakers' Guild, the inspection process, and some of the reasons he joined the Guild.  Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

Aaron Lawvere & Chris Crawford had the opportunity to talk fixed blades and knife business with Kansas City, MO royal - Alex Harrison from Night Watch Knives, on this episode of the podcast. Alex talks about how he got into building his first knives and his early exposure to knives We all agree how awesome Matt Martin is We talk knife aesthetic, finishing, and knife design Aaron goes tangental...

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about almost dying from food poisoning, how he contemplated delays to work, and some ideas on expectation setting when life events cause delays.  Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about knife show etiquette, not only for show goers, but for knifemakers who intend on meeting up with other makers.  Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

Aaron Lawvere & Chris Crawford got to share some southern hospitality with a rising star in custom slipjoints, Matt Collum, on this episode of the podcast. Matt talks a little about himself, how he got into pocket knives, and his grandfather's influence on his making Matt's first customer was himself, when his slipjoint was stolen and sold to a local shop We talk about DucLeg, Matt&a...

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about Oubaitori, an ancient Japanese concept of non-comparison, associated with the four spring blossoming trees: cherry blossoms, plum, peach, and apricot and how it relates to knives and knife making.  Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about the differences of hand vs. grinding jigs, stigmas associated with them, and a different way to think about using a grinding jig as a tool.  Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

Aaron Lawvere & Chris Crawford had the opportunity to talk the venerable Stanley Buzek on this episode of the podcast. Stanley talks about the pronunciation of his last name, his Czech background, Kolach, and Texas czech culture. We get to know Stanley's early influences with knives, especially his uncle's theater knife! We talk pattern sourcing and the pattern sharing community Stan...

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about little knives, some of the perception around them as being feminine or dainty, ways to change the way we think about size of blades, and their utilitarianism.  Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about knife photography, both personal and professional, and tips for preparing for photography to get the most bang for your buck, and result for your time.  Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

Take some time with Aaron Lawvere & Chris Crawford to get to know the fascinating Derek Melton in this two part series! Featured on Forged in Fire Season 5, episode 20 , Derek is an avid blacksmith, bladesmith, and all around great guy!  Derek talks treadle and tire hammers Chris asks Derek about his induction forge  We talk about Derek's own podcast (Available on Apple Podcast , Spotify...

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about the importance of shop Personal Protective Equipment or PPE. Food for thought, tips on how to address common risk factors in the shop, and first aid recommendations.  Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about the last 10% of knifemaking. What it takes to introspect on how you finish out a knife, the measuring stick you hold your own work quality up to, and ideas on how to look at your own work critically, to produce the very best knife that you can. Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagr...

Take some time with Aaron Lawvere & Chris Crawford to get to know the fascinating Derek Melton in this two part series! Featured on Forged in Fire Season 5, episode 20 , Derek is an avid blacksmith, bladesmith, and all around great guy!  Chris tells us how he met Derek Derek discusses his humble beginnings in knifemaking We discuss Wayne Goddard's $50 Knife Shop   Derek talked about his F...

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about the importance of shop lighting, strategies for how to light your shop, and how to use build sheets for your knifemaking.  Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks handle finishing techniques. Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

Get to know the guy who gets by with a little help from his friends, the mystical and oft overestimated, Aaron Lawvere! We get to sit down and talk to Aaron about his knifemaking journey, life, and other fun stuff on the 2nd episode of the podcast! Aaron admits to grilling with propane We talk about the story behind Lawvere & Son Knife Co. Aaron talks about growing up with knives We also discu...

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks about bolster fit up and finishing, which includes helpful tools and operations.  Text me your feedback, suggestions or recommendations! Aaron Lawvere: Website , Instagram Podcast: Instagram

In this Micro Podcast episode, Aaron talks Cyber Security, Social Media, and how that relates to not only knifemakers, but social media users in general.  Aaron talks about different attack vectors that are present today He talks about Reasoning behind attacks, and what hackers are looking for He talks about mitigation methods such as Multi-Factor authentication on Instagram and Facebook Text me y...

Take some time to get to know the man, the myth, the legend, Chris Crawford! We get to sit down and talk to Chris about his life, knives, and random other topics in the inaugural 1st episode of the podcast!  We get to hear a little of who Chris is outside of knives Chris talks his fishing obsession and making his skiff and fly rods We learn a little of Chris' philosophy on making things, incl...