Episode 115: Allure of the Obscure
Mark of the Maker
by Mark of the Maker
3d ago
Dive into a fresh picks episode with us!  For this one, we pull in some unusual or obscure pieces in a few different categories.  Obscure doesn't mean junk, just things we dug up from various dusty corners of the internet and our old knife books.  Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation ..read more
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Episode 114: Blade TX 2024 Wrap-Up
Mark of the Maker
by Mark of the Maker
3w ago
Tom and Mark chat about Tom's experience at Blade Texas 2024 and how that show went.  All accounts suggest Alicia and team did a great job so we talk details and walk through the awards presented at the show and some of the great makers who submitted pieces for consideration.  Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation ..read more
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Episode 113: The Story of Knife Steel
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by Mark of the Maker
1M ago
Dr. Larrin Thomas joins us for a well-overdue visit to talk about his book The Story of Knife Steel: Innovators Behind Modern Damascus and Super Steels. It's a fantastic book and one you should add to your collection, with an incredibly deep and well-researched pile of information. Larrin walks us through some great stories about various steels and the people behind them. Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation ..read more
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Episode 112: Season 7 Kickoff
Mark of the Maker
by Mark of the Maker
2M ago
We kick off our 7th (!!) season with a look back at shows, trends, and some things we came across that we really enjoyed.  There's also some talk about 2024 and what some of our hopes and aspirations look like for the coming year.  Be sure to share your own goals with us, we'd love to hear them.  Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation ..read more
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Episode 111: Holiday Money Picks
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by Mark of the Maker
3M ago
Do you sometimes get cash from folks for the holidays?  We do, so we wrap up Season 6 with a picks episode with some things we might pick if we had some "gift yourself" money to spare.  Four price points and some gear we like.  Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation ..read more
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Episode 109: Military Knives
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by Mark of the Maker
4M ago
Do you like Military knives?  We sure do, so we put together this picks episode across a few different categories.  Fighting knives, bayonets and more.  We were left with a few questions, so if you know the answers, please reach out or join our FB group to discuss.  **Apologies in advance on this one for an audio issue that we were only able to partially resolve.  Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation ..read more
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Episode 108: Dr. Jim Lucie
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by Mark of the Maker
5M ago
Those of you familiar with the Scagel story (and our podcast on the topic) will also be familiar with the book Scagel Handmade, written by Dr. James Lucie.  Dr. Lucie was not only the worlds foremost collector and expert on Scagel knives, but a truly interesting person and knifemaker in his own right.   His daughter Stephanie Lucie joins us to help tell her father's story and we walk together through her book "Dr. Jim Lucie: A Bladesmith's Life & Legacy."  We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did ..read more
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Episode 107: Treat or Trick
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by Mark of the Maker
5M ago
It's that time of year - Halloween is nearly here!  This year we put together a picks episode, with some "treats" aka affordable knives that you'd be happy to give out to a friend and a few "tricks" as well.  Our browser histories will never be the same, and after this one, neither will yours.   Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation ..read more
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Episode 106: If I Knew Then...
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by Mark of the Maker
6M ago
Have you ever asked yourself "if you could give some advice to the younger you, what would you tell them?"  For Episode 106, we did exactly that, focused on knifemaking and collecting.  A little bit of self reflection, a little bit of "Get Off My Lawn" and a little bit of fun along the way.  Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation ..read more
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Episode 105: Mathew Boisvert
Mark of the Maker
by Mark of the Maker
7M ago
We enjoy a great discussion on knifemaking and a passion for learning with Mathew Boisvert.  You may recognize Mat's name, as we have mentioned him a few times previously on the show.  He's a newer maker but has taken his craft to new levels through innovation and a love of learning and problem solving.  Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation ..read more
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