
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 143 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusinessMarketing | |||

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
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
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
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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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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Recent guests on High Carbon include:
1. Ben Kamon
2. Kurt Glatt
3. Walker Knives (Ryan Walker)
4. Ryan Coakley
5. Benjamin Kamon
6. Geoff Feder
7. Chris Forge Works
8. Marco Gadavic
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