Show Notes
Mark heads out on the road and makes a visit ot our friends and sponsors, Arizona Custom Knives. In the first segment, he chats with Andrew McMichael, Director of Consignment Sales about a crazy selection of knives from their inventory. Some fantastic pieces, from historic to art, to tactical and more. In the second half Mark and Henry Hyman talk about the history of AZCK and how it became the juggernaut knife business that it is today. 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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Tom and special guest Michael Miller recap the 2026 TACC Show. The Ancient City Continental show is a newer one to the circuit but sounds like one to put on your show schedule if you're looking for something family-friendly and close to other activities. Tom had a great time at this show and shares his experiences. Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.
Mark, Michael and Sean sit down to chat about one of their favorite pastimes: Listening to audiobooks. Sean and Michael share their current and recent faves and make some some suggestions (and cautions!) about some things they have enjoyed. Please join us in our Facebook group and share your recommendations as well, we are always interested! Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.
Traditional knife / slipjoint maker David Kramp joins us to talk about his award-winning knifemaking journey. David shares insights on his personal background, his influences, and how he came to make knives. Like most, his path is unique and his work speaks for itself. We are fans and after listening, we think you will be as well. Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.
Let's give one of our favorite episode types a little twist! This time, we're doing BYOT—Bring Your Own Topic. We'll each share a few pieces that fit a theme or topic we're interested in. We'll explore a wide range of subjects, from spectacular art pieces to the most cringe-worthy. Will do our best to try to share pictures of each piece in our Facebook group so you can follow along. Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.
Ryan Johnson of RMJ Tactical and Gold Point Forge joins us again to continue with the story of the evolution of his brands and his craft. We talk business, strategy, design, mentality and more. Ryan is a joy to chat with, another great conversation and one we're quite sure you'll enjoy. Find us at our Patreon and follow us on Instagram @markofthemaker or join our discussion group on Facebook for more conversation.