Artisans of Steel

Maumasi Fire Arts

Mareko Maumasi of Maumasi Fire Arts chats with leaders in the knifemaking industry and delves into the minds behind some of the best steel out there. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maumasi/support

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Interview with Joshua Prince

Artisans of Steel

08/01/22 • 163 min

Thanks for listening to Episode 6 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Joshua Prince.

Joshua Prince is one of the most creative and talented Damascus makers of our modern times. He truly paints with steel. Tune in to hear about some of his amazing Damascus making techniques!

You can see more of Joshua's work on his website here: https://www.princeworksforge.com/

Or on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/princeworksforge/

Thanks so much to this month’s Super Sponsors:

🌟 Michael Poor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reddragonforge

🌟 Gabe Fletcher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchoragebrewing

🌟 Maritime Knife Supply on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply

🌟 Aidan Mackinnon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutthroataustralia

🌟 Tony Sazma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntforge

🌟 Josh A. Weston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshaweston and https://www.instagram.com/dragonforgeexp

🌟 Brian Hinnenkamp on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortugabladeworks

🌟 Russel Tinsley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oozlefinchbeers

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Interview with Josh Smith, MS

Artisans of Steel

07/04/22 • 116 min

Thanks for listening to Episode 5 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Josh Smith, MS.

Josh Smith's name is well known in the knifemaking craft. He still holds the record as the youngest person ever given the title of ABS Master Bladesmith. He is an immense wealth of knowledge in damascus making, folding knives, ABS-style Bowies, hunters and fighters, and has trekked the world over because of his knifemaking prowess. Josh is also the founder of the Montana Knife Company, the fastest growing commercial knife brand in the world.

You can see more of Josh's work on his website here: https://www.joshsmithknives.com/

Or on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/joshsmithknives/

Thanks so much to this month’s Super Sponsors:

🌟 Erik McCright on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mccrighthandmade

🌟 Michael Poor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reddragonforge

🌟 Randy Estep on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescotchexplorer

🌟 Gabe Fletcher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchoragebrewing

🌟 Maritime Knife Supply on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply

🌟 Aidan Mackinnon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutthroataustralia

🌟 Tony Sazma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntforge

🌟 Karri Rahkonen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rahkoknives

🌟 Josh A. Weston on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshaweston and https://www.instagram.com/dragonforgeexp

🌟 Brian Hinnenkamp on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortugabladeworks

🌟 Russel Tinsley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oozlefinchbeers

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Interview with JD Smith, MS

Artisans of Steel

05/02/22 • 152 min

Thanks for listening to Episode 3 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with the living legend, JD Smith, MS. JD came to knifemaking as his third career; he was previously a precious metal smith and a professional jazz musician. As a knifemaker, his work is the gold standard for high quality damascus and damascus finishes. He is the pioneer of both the fluxless welding technique as well as the fish-mouth tip welding technique.

Watch the interview on YouTube: JD Smith, MS Interview

Check out JD's website: https://www.amerrussbladearts.com/

You can follow JD on Instagram: @Mamboslave

To catch more great interviews like this, have access to my online maker community, and participate in the conversation, join me over on Patreon: www.patreon.com/maumasi

Thanks so much to this episode’s Super Sponsors: