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Hustle and Grind

Ryan Coakley
Knife Making
Blade Show
Damascus Steel
Ameribrade
Heat Treating
Social Media Marketing
Custom Knives
Gardening
Bladesmithing
Maritime Knife Supply
Cerakote
Social Media
Batch Production
Gunstone Creations
Small Business
Craftsmanship
Forged In Fire
Culinary Knives
Metallurgy
Forging Techniques

**Hustle and Grind** podcast is hosted by Ryan Coakley from Coakley Knife Company and Noah Bloomberg from Entiat River Forge. It's a weekly show where these two custom knifemakers talk about the world of bladesmithing and building a business around it. They cover topics like forging blades, grinding, heat treating, choosing handle materials, marketing and selling knives, handling customers, and th... more

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Latest Episodes

Just Ryan and Noah this week

Shout out and huge thanks to our sponsors

www.ameribrade.com

www.pheonixabrasives.com

www.bakerforge.com

www.evenheat-kiln.com

www.texasfarriersupply.com

Two Basterds Smithy & Supplies on instagram

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Ryan and Noah sit down with the Nuge himself

Shout out and huge thanks to our sponsors

www.ameribrade.com

www.pheonixabrasives.com

www.bakerforge.com

www.evenheat-kiln.com

www.texasfarriersupply.com

Two Basterds Smithy & Supplies on instagram more

Ryan and Noah sit down with Sharky

Shout out and huge thanks to our sponsors

www.ameribrade.com

www.pheonixabrasives.com

www.bakerforge.com

www.evenheat-kiln.com

www.texasfarriersupply.com

Two Basterds Smithy & Supplies on instagram

Check out... more

Ryan and Noah are joined by Jeremy from 419 forging

Shout out and huge thanks to our sponsors

www.ameribrade.com

www.pheonixabrasives.com

www.bakerforge.com

www.evenheat-kiln.com

www.texasfarriersupply.com

Two Basterds Smithy & Supplies on ins... more

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Recent Guests

Mr. Nuge
Guest knife maker, discussed folding knives and production challenges
Episode: Mr. Nuge
Geoff Feder
Knife maker, guest on the episode
Baltic Blades (implied relation)
Episode: worm activities w Geoff Feder
Ben Kess
Guest from Ben Kess Knifeworks, knife maker
Ben Kess Knifeworks
Episode: half a 2 man half a 3 man with Bens cuts
Kyle Sharky
Mr. Sharky, knife maker and guest
Flying Shark Knives
Episode: Sharky
Donny Dulevich
Guest on the show, knife maker
Episode: Donny D
Paul Uss
Co-host of the High Carbon Podcast; guest on this episode
Baltic Blades
Episode: Baltic Blades is back!
Taylor Walker
Guest from Walker Knives
Walker Knives
Episode: Taylor Walker of Walker Knives
James Fleming
Guest on show, bladesmith from Wasteland Forge
Wasteland Forge
Episode: James Fleming Blade Texas recap
Mareko Maumasi
Bladesmith and guest on Knife Talk podcast
Knife Talk (guest host/feature)
Episode: Mareko Maumasi

Hosts

Ryan Coakley
Host of Hustle and Grind; knife maker from Coakley Knife Company
Noah Bloomberg
Co-host of Hustle and Grind; knife maker from Entiat River Forge

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Great motivation!

    Just found this podcast last week. I still learning and up and coming bladesmith myself and love this show! These guys really keep my gears going and thinking about how I can keep my shop moving forward. Keep it up guys! #Hustleandgrind

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RamKnives
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Honest, humorous take on the knife-making world.
Supports makers through real-world guidance and community stories.
Motivating for hustling makers and shop owners.
Gives practical shop tips that are easy to apply.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#223
Austria/Leisure/Hobbies

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ryan Noah and Jeremy
Q: Do you use a jig or grind freehand for plunge lines?
Most participants share experiences with both methods; some prefer freehand for better eye control, while others rely on jigs for consistent plunge lines during batch work.
Ryan Noah and Jeremy
Q: What's your approach to heat treating and bevels this week?
The group discusses heat treating with various steels, attempts at hamons, and using disc sanders for bevels; they compare W2 and 1095, and note the importance of getting edges even before heat treat.
Ryan Noah and Jeremy
Q: What have you been making recently, Jeremy?
Jeremy explains he's been returning to knife making after a hiatus, finishing hunting knives, adding handles, and rebuilding inventory for future shows, including a mix of chef and hunting blades.
Beating Dead Horses with Micah Dunn
Q: What's the most effective way to market handmade knives right now?
A mixed approach works best: build local relationships through shows and markets while reinforcing online presence with short, compelling content and a strong website; stay consistent and honest.
half a 2 man half a 3 man with Bens cuts
Q: What was Ben's main area of expertise shared on the show?
Ben discussed octagonal handles, stabilization processes, and practical preferences for handle materials and construction, providing real-world insights into production viability and customer expectations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hustle and Grind

What is Hustle and Grind about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two hosts, both custom knifemakers, cover the craft of bladesmithing alongside practical business guidance for small maker shops. Episodes balance hands-on topics— forging, grinding, heat treating, handle materials—with broader discussions on marketing, customer relations, sponsorships, and growing a maker business. The tone stays practical and approachable, peppered with humor, stories from shows and travels, and sponsor mentions, making it useful for both aspiring makers and brands looking to reach a community of craftsmen and enthusiasts. Noteworthy strengths include a transparent look at revenue channels (shows, partnerships, selling at events), a strong emphasis on authenticity and community, and a format that mixes actionable shop tip... more

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3. Ben Kess
4. Kyle Sharky
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7. Taylor Walker
8. James Fleming

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