slipjoint

I got to steal some time (but not his hat) and talk with award winning slipjoint maker,  whiskey aficionado, Yukon Cornelius look-alike, the marvelous and debonair - Luke Swenson, to talk about life, knives, shows, and a ton more. 

• Luke talks about growing up in South Texas, and his earliest memories of knives
• He talks about his stint in the Navy, firefighting, and a little about his family
• Luke also talks about his prostate cancer diagnosis, remission, relapse, and retirement, that sprung him into making knives
• Luke talks about his shift from fixed blades to slipjoints after meeting Bill Ruple
• We talk about information sharing, Luke's admiration of other knifemakers, and some experiences of Tony Bose
• We talk some about slipjoint popularity, show attention, and handmade vs. CNC
• We talk Luke winning Best Slipjoint at Bladeshow, his other awards, and talk about award judging
• We talk also talk about selling at shows, dealer relationships, perception vs. reality, knife prices, and so much more!

You can find Luke's work on his Facebook group, Instagram, and at select dealer sites. 

Aaron Lawvere: Website, Instagram
Podcast: Instagram

Aaron Lawvere & Chris Crawford had the opportunity to talk the venerable Stanley Buzek on this episode of the podcast.

• Stanley talks about the pronunciation of his last name, his Czech background, Kolach, and Texas czech culture.
• We get to know Stanley's early influences with knives, especially his uncle's theater knife!
• We talk pattern sourcing and the pattern sharing community
• Stanley talks about embellishments, engraving.
• We discuss knife shows and knife show culture, and Blade Show specifically
• Stanley tells us about his experience with knife photography
• We also get some words of wisdom to new makers, and more!

Check Stanley's social media out, and give him a follow: Website, Facebook, Instagram

Aaron Lawvere: Website, Instagram
Podcast: Instagram

Get to know the guy who gets by with a little help from his friends, the mystical and oft overestimated, Aaron Lawvere! We get to sit down and talk to Aaron about his knifemaking journey, life, and other fun stuff on the 2nd episode of the podcast!

• Aaron admits to grilling with propane
• We talk about the story behind Lawvere & Son Knife Co.
• Aaron talks about growing up with knives
• We also discuss his start in knifemaking
• Aaron talks fiddle
• He also discusses The Knifemakers' Guild process
• Fixed blades to slipjoints, missed opportunities, and more!

Aaron Lawvere: Website, Instagram
Podcast: Instagram

Take some time to get to know the man, the myth, the legend, Chris Crawford! We get to sit down and talk to Chris about his life, knives, and random other topics in the inaugural 1st episode of the podcast! 

• We get to hear a little of who Chris is outside of knives
• Chris talks his fishing obsession and making his skiff and fly rods
• We learn a little of Chris' philosophy on making things, including knives
• We talk about Chris' origins of his EDC pattern
• We also find out about Chris' longtime friend with Derek Melton, Chad Nichols, John Cohea, and much more!

Aaron Lawvere: Website, Instagram
Podcast: Instagram