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Mark of the Maker

Discussion of knives, knifemaking, and knife collecting with makers Michael

Mark of the Maker is a panel discussion with renowned custom knife makers Tom Krein, Sean Kendrick and Michael Burch, and hosted by Mark Stheiner. The format is much like a group of friends sitting around in The Pit at Blade Show, talking knives - a look at life from the perspective of the maker as well as the collector. Covering broader topics such as tactical knife history, trends, industry commentary and influences of social media, as well as conversations with other knifemakers, collectors and

leisure hobbies

All Episodes

02:16:41

Episode 94: Fall Camping Picks

Mark of the Maker ·

2022/11/21

The leaves are falling, the weather is turning cool and that means Fall is here! This time we take a swing at some picks for gear you might want to take on a fall hiking or camping trip, but with a twist. Fun one as always and you'll want to have your search engine ready or join us in our FB group for pics. Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

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02:22:54

Episode 93: Mike Quesenberry

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2022/10/31

For episode 93, we get together with renowned ABS Mastersmith Mike Quesenberry for a chat. Mike has been the recipient of numerous awards, including this year's Best Damascus award at Blade Show and is featured in the Greatest Living Knifemakers book. We talk about his path and his love for forging, integrals and making damascus. Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

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02:09:08

Episode 92: Nick Swan

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2022/10/17

Next up in our string of interviews is Nick Swan. Nick came into knives as a user and collector and eventually found his path to becoming a maker. We talk about his personal knifemaking journey, his influences, his mentors and his process. Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

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02:21:47

Episode 91: Kirby Lambert

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2022/10/03

Here's a great interview with one of the nicest custom knifemakers in the game - our friend Kirby Lambert. For those not familiar, Kirby is a Canadian maker and makes some of the cleanest knives around. From growing up skateboarding and his interests in martial arts and guitars, to the guidance of some great mentors, we cover lots of territory in this great chat. Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

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02:01:19

Episode 90: Attack of the Mall Ninja

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2022/09/19

If you ever remember flipping through knife catalogs and seeing crazy stuff that made you shake your head for a sec (or secretly fell in love with), this fun picks episode is for you. We each pick a scenario and the gear to go along with it from the gas station / mall ninja world / "affordable fantasy" world. Part guilty pleasure, part "WTF is THAT?!" - we had a blast with this episode. Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for

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02:04:08

Episode 89: Justin Black of Spycraft101

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2022/09/05

We've talked about the IG account @Spycraft101 many times on the show, and this time we are joined by its creator, Justin Black. Super interesting discussion, talking about crazy spy stuff from a new book Justin has out called Covert Arms: Weapons from the World of Spycraft and Espionage. Really fun chat and some great insights and stories from Justin that we know you'll enjoy. Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more

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Minisode: PNWCI 2022

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2022/08/22

Mark talks with Michael and Sean about their recent experience at the new Pacific Northwest Custom Invitational show. This was a first attempt at a small regional show from our friends and recovering MotM guests Billy Cho and Nick Rolfe. A solid show by most accounts and one that pulled in some fantastic makers from around the country. Listen in with us for more. Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

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01:28:03

Episode 88: Pat Pruitt Pt.2

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2022/08/08

Here's the second half of our discussion with artist and metalsmith Pat Pruitt. In this second installment, we dig into collaborations, more on technology, and how COVID drove changes for many of us. Pat is a great interview and we hope you enjoy this one as much as we did. Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

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01:38:06

Episode 87: Pat Pruitt Pt.1

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2022/07/24

Artist and metalsmith Pat Pruitt joins us for a great chat about his work and how he found his path. Another example of a unique background and a journey that is unlike any of the others we've explored. We talk art, technology, and design - and dig into what it means to be a maker and creator of things. Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

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02:09:35

Episode 86: Tactical Picks

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2022/07/11

We always enjoy the "picks" episodes and this one was no exception. As usual, we set up some scenarios and use them as an excuse to go find some cool blades and gear to talk about. We go new school, old school, funky school - you name it. Fun episode and one we hope you'll share your OWN picks for in our Facebook group. Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

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02:29:30

Episode 85: Jade Marsh

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2022/06/27

Jade Marsh of RMJ USA joins us for a chat about his background and some of the kickass things going on in the RMJ world. Jade grew up in southern California during an important time in knifemaking and shares some great stories with us. We talk history, shows, business, and a bit about how recent times have changed our landscape. Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

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Halfisode: Blade Atlanta 2022

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2022/06/13

Mark, Tom and Michael talk about Blade Show 2022 in Atlanta. This year's show had a little different feel to it so we talk about what it was like, how it went, and what all came home with Michael and Tom. What was YOUR Blade 2022 experience like? Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

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01:52:26

Episode 84: History Combosode 1

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2022/05/30

Here's the first of what will likely become a series over time - something we're calling a History "Combosode." Some important pieces of knife history, showcasing makers that we might not have a full episode worth of content to talk about - but who we still want to highlight. We hit four makers, some passed, some living legends and tell you what we know about their significance in our world. Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook

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Minsode: TKI SoCal 2022

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2022/05/16

Mark, Sean and Michael talk about the recent TKI SoCal 2022 show and what that experience was like. We talk details of the show, a few maker that were there, and Sean gives us some insights on the California Custom Knife Show that took place in the days following. Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

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01:52:29

Episode 83: The Return of Rossi

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2022/05/02

We're joined again by our very first guest, the original Friend of The Show, Mr. Nick Rossi! A lot has happened over the last four years with Nick and in our world. He gives us an update on what's been happening with him since that time, on his venture into the world of a full-time knifemaker, and on his path to becoming an ABS Master Bladesmith. Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

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01:44:02

Episode 82: Dagger! Dagger! Dagger!

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2022/04/18

Do you like daggers? Well, we sure do and in this episode we dig into some dagger picks from a few fun categories. Historical, Sneaky and Fantasy daggers all get their fair share of discussion. Hit our Facebook group for photos of each of our choices and join in the discussion. What are your favorites from these categories? Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

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Minsode: Blade Texas 2022 with Tom

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2022/04/04

Tom gives us the scoop on his recent visit to Blade Texas 2022 and his experiences there. We hear details about the show, some cool stuff he saw there and get his thoughts on why this is a show worth checking out. Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

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01:57:01

Episode 81: Les George

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2022/03/21

Knifemaker and Designer Les George joins us for a great chat about knives and knifemaking. Please pardon the audio quality on Les' track early in the episode, it cleans up as you listen on. We talk folders, daggers, midtechs and spend some time talking about mentors and their influence. Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

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02:21:42

Episode 80: Spring Camping Picks

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2022/03/07

We always have a lot of fun with our "picks" episodes and this one's no exception. The task was to pick a camping destination, an item or two for your pocket, a fixed blade on your belt, a pack knife or axe and something that launches projectiles. Lots of creativity in this one and some camping destinations that are a little outside the box. Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

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01:29:38

Episode 79: JB Stout Pt.2

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2022/02/21

Here's the second half of our interview with knifemaker JB Stout of Stout Knife and Tool. We continue on the timeline and talk about more recent aspects of his business and also run through some fun questions. Jason is a friend of ours and truly a pleasure to have him join us for a chat - hope you enjoy it! Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

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