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Mark of the Maker

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 notable figures in and around the custom knife world. Music: “noir guitar” by Stevie’s Amp Shack, from the Free Music Archive, CC BY 4.0
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Mark of the Maker - Minsode: TKI SoCal 2022

Minsode: TKI SoCal 2022

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05/16/22 • 27 min

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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Mark of the Maker - Minisode: Back to School - Part 6
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09/27/21 • 40 min

Sean talks wraps up the Back to School series in this final installment post-graduation from his machining program. He gives some insights about the kinds of things he learned, how he's been able to use them and offers some advice to people in similar situations. As usual, we also talk about some cool things we've seen recently and where to find them. Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

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Mark of the Maker - Minisode: Inside the Knifemaker's Head
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05/06/19 • 60 min

With the solitary world many custom makers function in, sometimes the need for a bit of maintenance goes beyond the machines and into the mind. Michael and Sean discuss some of these challenges and how they try to deal with them. Many of you may find similar things rattling around upstairs, knifemaker or otherwise. This one gets a bit personal, hope you find it enlightening or helpful in some way.

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Mark of the Maker - Episode 02: Tom Krein

Episode 02: Tom Krein

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12/28/17 • 99 min

The first in a series of deeper introductions, this episode focuses on knifemaker Tom Krein. We talk about life, family, knives and history with Tom, and in the end, we all come away knowing a bit more about Tom than we ever did before.

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Mark of the Maker - Episode 64: Knives of Summer
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05/10/21 • 124 min

It's almost here, and who doesn't love summer? We put together a "picks" episode for a few categories and as usual, end up taking the long way around the barn. Customs, production, obscure - we're all over the map. What would YOU pick for each of these summer knife categories? We'd love to hear your picks too, we always miss a few good ones! Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

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Mark of the Maker - Episode 91: Kirby Lambert

Episode 91: Kirby Lambert

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10/03/22 • 141 min

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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Mark of the Maker - Episode 32: Billy Cho

Episode 32: Billy Cho

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08/19/19 • 150 min

Knifemaker Billy Cho joins Mark of the Maker for a discussion about his life, his knives, what inspires his work and his perspective as a newer knifemaker. Billy has a pretty wide-ranging personal story, which helps paint yet another version of the story about where a knifemaker can emerge from. Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

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Mark of the Maker - Episode 19: Three Knives on a Budget
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10/29/18 • 110 min

The crew faces a challenge: What knife would you buy if you had $25 to spend? How about $100 or $300? We won't pretend our choices are the "best" for the money, but each has a reason why they were chosen. A fun episode for us and some choices you might not expect. Join us in our Facebook group "Mark of the Maker" and let us know what your picks are!

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Mark of the Maker - Episode 68: Boker

Episode 68: Boker

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07/19/21 • 108 min

Ricky Ray and Neal Punchard join us to talk Boker history and walk us through the timeline laid out in their book - Boker: Two Centuries and Two Countries Representing One Name in Cutlery Excellence. 150 years of cutlery is quite a haul, so there's plenty for us to talk about to better understand the Boker family and the complex history of this brand. Check out our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.

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Mark of the Maker - Episode 05: Mark Stheiner

Episode 05: Mark Stheiner

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02/11/18 • 128 min

Our last panel intro is with collector Mark Stheiner. Mark gives us some insight into his background and how he got into knife collecting. We discuss design, knife shows, the knife community, and a shared set of interests that brought us all to a similar place.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Mark of the Maker have?

Mark of the Maker currently has 145 episodes available.

What topics does Mark of the Maker cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Hobbies, Design, Podcasts and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Mark of the Maker?

The episode title 'Episode 48: Send-Off Picks' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Mark of the Maker?

The average episode length on Mark of the Maker is 111 minutes.

How often are episodes of Mark of the Maker released?

Episodes of Mark of the Maker are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Mark of the Maker?

The first episode of Mark of the Maker was released on Dec 21, 2017.

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