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Knife Shows
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High Carbon is the only English language podcast dedicated to European bladesmithing and knifemaking.

Hosted by Keith Colby (KnifeMaterial.at), Albert Anglberger (Salzburg Messerschmied), and Paulius Jančiukas (Baltic Blades), the show brings you inside Europe's knifemaking scene every Thursday with a new episode. Each week the hosts sit down with a European maker to talk process, business, and th... more

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This week on The High Carbon Podcast we talk with Swedish knifemaker Fredrik Spare, who made a serrated Damasteel bread sword for The Edge of Hope charity project. Fredrik walks us through grinding bread knife serrations one tooth at a time, by eye, ... more

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Keith, Pauly and Albert are running on fumes as Knife Show Austria approaches, but they still find plenty to talk about. Albert on his TV documentary finally airing and the flood of orders that followed. Pauly’s new skeletonized Ultem handle and 2.5m... more

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Tobias Hangler joins us to talk about his new modular takedown system. Every handle fits every blade, so you can order a new handle years later without the blade ever coming back to the shop.

We cover the balance pin pocket that lets you change hand... more

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This week it's just Keith, Pauly, and Albert after some last minute guest technical problems. Albert kicks off with a scare: his kiln started smoking and shooting flames, Keith saves the day and drove a spare kiln over so Albert could finish heat tre... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Kamon
Owner/operator of Kamon Knives
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Episode: Packaging, Instagram Bubbles, and Flux Free Damascus
Kurt Glatt
Guest on the show, steelworking and forging expert
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Episode: The Guys Are Back
Walker Knives (Ryan Walker)
Founder of Walker Knife Company, river knife designer
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Episode: Walker Knives
Ryan Coakley
Founder of Coakley Knife Company
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Episode: Ryan Coakley!
Benjamin Kamon
Co-host at Kamon Knives
Kamon Knives
Episode: Kamon and Feder mean business
Geoff Feder
Co-owner of Feder Knives; host of Night Talk Podcast; co-host of Full Blast Podcast
Feder Knives
Episode: Kamon and Feder mean business
Chris Forge Works
Founder/Owner of Forge Works
Forge Works
Episode: Burnout, Balance, and Going Back to a Day Job
Marco Gadavic
Knife maker from Austria; Knife Show Austria winner; Kukri with a Twist winner at Solingen
Austria
Episode: Marco Gadavics
Ben (Kamon Knives)
Guest host, introduces episode
Kamon Knives
Episode: Ultrasonic Cleaners and the Passivation Process

Hosts

Paulius Jančiukas
Host of the show, Baltic Blades; co-host involved in guiding discussion
Keith Colby
Host of the show, KnifeMaterial.at; regular in guiding topics
Albert Anglberger
Co-host introducing topics and guiding discussion; tied to Salzburg Messerschmied

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Unhinged

    The funniest and most unhinged knifemaking podcast out there!

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    Kurt Gödel
    Austriaa month ago

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Guests include notable European knifemakers, offering diverse perspectives on material choices and market strategies.

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Hardent Knives
Q: Can you explain the Starry Night finish and what it requires from the steel you choose?
Starry Night is a colorful patina-like finish achieved by controlling oxide layers, using tungsten alloyed steels to maximize color diversity across different alloys; durability is a concern and may require future coatings or protective steps, but it creates a striking visual that complements complex Damascus.
Hardent Knives
Q: What are you aiming to achieve with your production setup and tooling to scale up knife making?
I'm focused on a production line approach: forging the blanks with a power hammer, then using top-bottom dies and possibly a dedicated press to cut out shapes in one go, to reduce handling time and improve repeatability for multiple knives, especially kitchen knives.
Hardent Knives
Q: How would you describe the Flower Knife design, and what makes it technically challenging to execute?
The Flower Knife is an organic mosaic Damascus concept where the petals are forged from multiple steel layers and then integrated into the blade; the main challenge is preventing distortion during forging and ensuring the stem connects convincingly to the handle, which requires precise plug-fitting and careful post-forging finishing.
Steel Talk with Troopah Knives: Metallurgy, Belts, and Heat Treatment Myths
Q: Do you need to use the full soak time for high-alloy steels when you pre-grind to a thinner edge?
Not necessarily; once the surface is up to temperature, the core often reaches temperature quickly, so you can shorten soak times as long as you verify hardness and avoid decarb or grain growth.
Kamon and Feder mean business
Q: Would they consider selling the business, and what would that mean for production?
They discussed that selling would be possible but would come with contractual restrictions, possibly affecting branding and the ability to continue making knives under the same name.

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Frequently Asked Questions About High Carbon

What is High Carbon about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on European knifemaking, with hosts who are makers themselves exploring process, materials, and running a knife-building business in Europe. Episodes span practical topics like packaging, marketing, and local logistics, as well as technical deep-dives into metallurgy, heat treatment, and equipment. Regular conversations cover show logistics, family-owned workshops, cross-border supply chains, and community-building through shows and collaborations. It's notable for balancing hands-on craft with business strategy, offering actionable tips for makers aiming to grow brands, optimize production, and navigate EU regulations and market dynamics. Potential listeners will likely appreciate candid shop-floor banter, real-world case... more

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2. Kurt Glatt
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