The Good Ol' Blades Podcast

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 recommendation...

15 Apr 202310min

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 upbri...

12 Apr 20231h 1min

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 Lawve...

11 Apr 202312min

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 recommendatio...

7 Apr 202317min

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 knifemakerWe ta...

5 Apr 20231h 22min

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...

4 Apr 202312min

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 ...

29 Mar 202350min

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 c...

29 Mar 20235min