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Join hosts Keith Colby (knifematerial.at), Albert Anglberger (Salzburg Messerschmied), and Paulius Jančiukas (Baltic Blades) as they explore Europe's knife-making scene—one blade at a time.Keith has deep knowledge of knife-making materials.
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Christoph Wild (opens the original)
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This week Christoph Wild of wwwild world joins to preview the Olching knife show near Munich, happening October 10th and 11th. He talks about organizing the show's social media, the giveaway knife made by Derrick Wulf and Christian Bauer, rare Bavarian mammoth material some members are stabilizing themselves, and his brutal attempt at the lightest cleaver challenge with Apex Ultra, forged down to 0.8mm. Plus his hot take on tungsten alloy tool steels being overhyped for kitchen knives, and stori
Hardent Knives (opens the original)
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This week Timo of Hardent Knives talks with us about his forged flower pattern Damascus, the engineering behind his frame handle knives, his new two hundred ton press project, and his signature Starry Night finish, a tungsten alloy patina effect he's still refining. Plus talk on Turkish twist versus organic Damascus patterns, and a preview of what he's bringing to Knife Show Austria. Help support us on Patreon ! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the s
Dimitri of Studio Blade (opens the original)
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Keith and Albert are joined by Dimitri of Studio Blade, fresh off a trip to China, where he's partnered with an OEM manufacturer on a higher tier knife line with mirror polished, DLC coated blades. Dimitri talks about quality control in Chinese manufacturing, his shift toward small batch mid tech production, collaborations with engravers, a Swiss guilloche artisan, plus his CAD design and OEM consulting services for makers.
Packaging, Instagram Bubbles, and Flux Free Damascus (opens the original)
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Pauli and Albert dig into the never ending problem of knife packaging, from failed carton tube experiments to CNC milled foam inserts, then admit they've been stuck in an Instagram bubble and talk newsletters, localized Facebook groups, and why bigger isn't better. Shop talk covers the new 100mm Tobin waterfall grinder and flux free Damascus forge welding. Help support us on Patreon ! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about any
Knife Show Austria 2026! (opens the original)
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Martin is back to discuss the second edition of Knife Show Austria, October 24 & 25 in Steyr. This year it's bigger with expanded exhibitor space, live forging demonstrations, and multiple classes including straight razors, beginning axe smithing with special guest Nils Ögren , and bladesmithing techniques. Learn about the new venue's single floor layout, the Edge of Hope charity booth, the judging process for best knife categories, expanded advertising efforts, and incredible giveaways for atte
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