Riley Kirkpatrick returns for another fun episode where we covered a lot of ground. Riley is an incredibly skilled Blacksmith, Farrier and cohost of “Forging Brains Podcast”, a show that gives the listener a look into the farrier community and the incredible sport of Competition Blacksmithing. We talked for a good long time about the World Championship Blacksmiths- very exciting horseshoe forging competitions where a blacksmith team forges projects in very tight deadline; like a horseshoe in 8 m...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 192
Pat Quinn, the Director of Center for Metal Arts joins me for a new on-going series where the listener asks forging questions for Pat to answer. This has been in the works for a while and we had such a good time doing it, we look forward to presenting this first episode. Pat’s extensive forging education experience gives the listener a different perspective on a wide range of questions involving forging, tooling, and expectations . We talked a lot about CMA and the incredible resource it is to a...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 171
Another solo ep where I tell stories about how I use humor as a defense mechanism. Spending years working in metal shops where I wasn’t allowed to listen to music out of fear of injury made me resort to remembering strange points in my life and investigating how they informed my decisions later. The stories I told I’m not proud of but I will never ever apologize for. Haha I really swung for the fences this time. Ugh. If you want to support Full Blast Support Feder Knives - ( go buy a shirt ) htt...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 220
What’s up! The Storm that passed through New York threw everything out of wack so I did a little solo ep. I ain’t trying to tell you what to do like all these other fleabag podcasts. I’m recounting stories that happened to me and how they influenced the directions I took. This was a dive into why I get mad about things and what I think caused it. If you want to support Full Blast Support Feder Knives - ( go buy a shirt ) https://www.federknives.com/ Follow The Full Blast Podcast on Instagram: ht...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 171
Matt Stagmer and Steve House Join me together to tell the crazy story of building a sword for UFC fighter Conor McGregor. A wild story starting where Makers Camp ended and the fast paced build began ending with a forging demo in Times Square. Always have a great time talking with them and it’s a great story. Thanks again- GF Follow Matt on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattstagmer/ Subscribe to the That Works Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatWorks Follow Steve on Instagram: h...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 231
My buddy Jessie Uyeda returns! Jessie is a force of nature and a wonderful part of the Maker community. Jessie has taken on a huge project renovating “The Poophouse” with no experience she’s documenting the trials and tribulations of this massive undertaking. And on top of that, Jessie is raising a newborn rat found on the garage floor! Bet you didn’t think I was going to write that?! We covered a lot of ground and had a blast doing it. Many thanks Jessie! You rule! talk soon! Follow Jessie on I...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 187
Coy Baker of Baker Forge makes some of the most beautiful, consistent and extraordinary exotic steel in the United States. From learning how to forge as a hobby, he worked in the family painting company taking it over from his father. After growing the family business, Coy started forging exotic steels and selling it out of his garage shop. As demand grew he used his business and leadership training to grow Baker forge in what it is today. It’s an amazing story of dedication and the successful e...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 186
Brian House of HouseMade Industrial is back for a little hang out. We talked podcasting and what’s going on his great podcast ‘Work for it”. The business end of the maker community is less talked about than what we see on social media. It’s always good catching up with Brian! Thanks again, - GF Follow Brian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housemade.us/ Visit HouseMade.US and check out what Brian has to offer. https://housemade.us/ Listen to Work For It Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 215
Happy New Year! This is the first ep back and kind of a reintroduction. I had insight into the exact moment in my childhood where I started as a maker and I’m clear where my motivation came from. Thanks again and here’s to a positive new year. If you want to support Full Blast Support Feder Knives - https://www.federknives.com/ Follow The Full Blast Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about the...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 184
We’re celebrating the end of the year with the legendary Aaron Gough of Gough Customs. My guy is back! He’s been on an 18th month hiatus from knifemaking to make a huge announcement! Aaron is easily responsible for some of you learning how to make knives. Tell the truth. Aaron’s YouTube videos definitely helped me on my way to starting out and I always tell people to watch them. And with that said if he’s helped you on your way, I think you should repay his generosity by getting on the pre order...
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 183
My buddy Ben Kamon is back! Love having him on and hearing his perspective. Ben is on my Mount Rushmore of Knifemakers; his experience as a machinist and ornamental blacksmith has informed his design, techniques and business style and I’m here for it. We talked about business, social media, business directions and had a great time. And Ben pointed out the potential for a big hurdle for users of instagram. Always fun hanging out with Ben. Thanks again. Follow Ben on Instagram: https://instagram.c...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 182
This Week Chris Powell of @full_steam_designs joins me for a great conversation about developing yourself and the direction you take through life. Chris has spent time as a mechanic, a welder in the Navy and working for a CNC company. Now he’s a full time content creator whose videos are awesome, helpful and in a lot of cases lures for engagement. We talk about how peoples negative comments also help the engagement and how they helped Chris. Fun time. Chris also has a great maker podcast called ...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 181
I wasn’t going to record this week. Frankly I was looking forward to a break because my daughter was coming home and I couldn’t bear with missing a minute while she was here. But 2 parts of the weekend dovetailed into a story that I couldn’t pass up. talk soon - gf If you want to support the show Support Feder Knives - https://www.federknives.com/ Follow The Full Blast Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Please subscribe, leave a review and tell yo...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 180
Every Black Friday I like to have a show where we talk a little bit about this and that and fool around with my friends reading crazy stories and commenting on them especially with Ben Snure. We also talked about the Instagram Algorithm in the Maker community ands how it affected people right before the holiday season. We also covered why it’s happening and it’s pretty easy to understand. There’s a link in the bio of the Instagram page with an article about Section 230 and why it’s the main reas...
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 179
Tom Nugent is a knife maker in New Jersey who recently started his company Knives by Nuge after a career in law enforcement. We talked about his start in the Boy Scouts and how it influenced his decisions to become an EMT at 16 and a police officer. Tom’s Knives are primarily Bushcraft and his years of fishing and hunting have inspired his decisions. We talked about how hard starting a small knife business is and covered the unromantic parts of paying the bills. This is a very honest look in wha...
Nov 18, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 178
Brian House is Back! From Housemade Industries and the Work for it Podcast Brian rejoins me to talk about what’s been going on with him including roll out of the Apollo Forge, The Revolution Grinder and all the crazy things coming out of his shop. This man is busy and it was great actually meeting him in person at Maker’s Camp. We also talking about business practice and how the perspective of time and experience inform the decisions for being in business. Brian’s the man and you keep up to date...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 177
Noah Vachon of Vachon Knives is one of the best. He’s an incredible Canadian knifemaker, who I finally had the privilege of meeting in person at Makers Camp a few weeks ago. We had a great time this episode catching up. Talking about the struggles of being a small biz. How the Panny changed sales and what’s next. Love Noah and we got a peek into how he makes his incredible micro knives. Thanks again- GF Follow Vachon Knives on IG: https://instagram.com/vachonknives?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ== Suppor...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 176
Nick Anderson of Nanda Knives is back! Nick is a blacksmith and glass artist in California. Nick is in a new shop and we talked about the new beginning, teaching and a nice conversation about being an artist and how to combine art in the knifemaking process. Loved talking about his glass work and what it means to “Garage it in the Kiln”. Love talking to Nick and always look forward to where is work goes. Thanks again! -GF Follow Nick on Instagram: https://instagram.com/nandaknives?igshid=MzRlODB...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 175
What’s going on. Fresh off unloading the jeep from a rainy weekend at Makers Camp I got right back in and recapped a great time. Give its a listen and tell your friends. All the best, - GF Follow Makers Camp on IG: Support Feder Knives - https://www.federknives.com/ Follow The Full Blast Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about the show. it helps me out a lot! Thank you Baker Forge & Tool ...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 174
Nick Rossi returns for another great episode. Nick is a Master Bladesmith with the ABS and one of the best and most recognized Bladesmithing teacher around. We had another great conversation about teaching, travel, Influence Vs. Inspiration and growing older. This is definitely the golden age of forging and I’m glad there are people like Nick who are helping guide the way. Follow Nick on Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickrossiknives?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Check out his website: https://nickr...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 173
Toby Murrill & Onur Caglar have an awesome Podcast called “Fire and Steel” and I listen every week. It’s kind of a maker podcast but they don’t talk a lot about making anything. With the chemistry they have it doesn’t matter what they talk about. Toby and Onur are hilarious together and it’s worth the listen. We had a great time catching up and it was a pile of fun definitely listen to their podcast and see what they’re all about. Thanks again, we’ll definitely do it again Thanks- GF Listen ...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 172
Finally! After a few attempts we finally got it together. Both Ben Snure and Ben Kamon are incredibly talented Blacksmiths/Blademiths from totally different parts of the world with different backgrounds and upbringings talking the same language: Juvenile humor. We strolled down some classic topics of bodily functions then matured into weird news and actually pondered the difference between ‘being influence & being Inspired. These Bens’ are the best and I’ll definitely have them back. Of cour...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 171
My buddy Matt Stagmer is back. Last week he said that his Youtube channel was hacked and it really affected his ability to provide for his family. After years of building up a successful channel and establishing himself with over 800,000 subscribers this was a terrifying ordeal. I invited him to come on and tell the story and it’s pretty crazy and seemingly common. He explained in detail how he was scammed and hopefully it helps you from falling for the same thing. Do me a favor go to his YouTub...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 170
Once I again I made the trek to the incredible Center for Metal Arts in Johnstown, PA to teach a Weekend Workshop. I was greeted by my friend Pat Quinn, the Executive Director of CMA and I had another inspiring time there. How could you not? Every time I come down I see the forward momentum Pat and his team are making, restoring giant utility hammers, creating new curriculum, and uncovering buried areas of the buildings to expose visitors to this incredible Campus. We had a great Episode early i...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 169
Ben Kamon is one of the most innovative custom knifemakers in the world. I’ve had him on the show before and we’ve covered a lot of ground. I’m convinced his experience as a blacksmith and fabricator has informed his decisions especially when it comes to problem solving. Knife makers with broad experience in metalworking and fabrication tend to not be confined by construction orthodoxy. Great conversation talking business, the pitfalls of installation and a love/hate letter to the cursed Right A...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 46 min
What can I do… last week’s episode was lost. I’m sorry, ok? in this episode I explained what happened, told of the harrowing story of dodging hurricanes and earthquakes to deliver our only child to college in Southern California. Avoiding emotional vampires and bad drivers we did it. It was a very crazy experience and I’m glad to share it. Great guests coming up. Send your questions to @Thefullblastpodcast on Instagram and interact with the show. - Thanks GF Support Feder Knives - https://www.fe...
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 167
Matt Gentry is a knife maker from Michigan who makes very recognizable knives, very active in the knifemaking Community and on social Media and YouTube. I’ve known Matt for a long time and this is the first time we’ve actually talked. It was a great conversation about how he learned about business after owning a very busy Car detailing company and how to understand growth. It was a lot of fun talking about his work, almost burning down his house and the most disgusting thing he’s had to clean ou...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 166
Bob Rankin is a bladesmith, maker of incredible pattern welded steel and a father. Recently Bob and his family have suffered the unthinkable: their son Bobby took his own life. A proud Navy Veteran who loved his family and country very much, Bobby became another statistic in the growing number of Veterans suffering in crisis. We spent time remembering Bobby and the loving moments he had with this family. Bob is a great guy surrounded by a wonderful family and supportive community. This is a hear...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 165
Ryan Breuer of Breuer Blades is part of the historic class of journeyman smith from 2 years ago that was one of the biggest group to submit to date. We talked sword making, the importance of the intentions before building one and recounted the terrible story of when TSA put a fingerprint on the knives being judged for the ABS Journeyman smith test. Here’s a note from Ryan clarifying something he said: “Scaled 3D printed form technique for canister Damascus is being developed by Josh Swalec of ht...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 40 min
Jared Thatcher is one of my favorite people. It’s been a while since he’s been back because his didn’t have internet. I believe in my heart that he ran for mayor of his town ,and won just to get internet. It’s very possible. Jared is the the Bladesmith of Boothill Blades. He also runs his family farm Three Daughters Farm, with his wife Kylee who also makes beautiful carved wood utensils at Boothill Kitchen. If that wasn’t enough, in the last year Jared started training British Labradors and crea...
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 163
