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Join hosts Keith Colby (knifematerial.at), Albert Anglberger (Salzburg Messerschmied), and Paulius Jančiukas (Baltic Blades) as they explore Europe's knifemaking scene one blade at a time.

Keith has deep knowledge of knifemaking materials. Albert is passionate about power hammers and high end custom knife work. Paulius, a full time maker, focuses on precision and efficient batch work. This trio br... more

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This week’s episode has a bit of everything, shop updates, Kydex sheath making, crazy carbide price increases, folding knife talk, and plenty of chaos getting the guest connected. Sven Schellander from Messerschmiede Schellander joins the show to sha... more

Keith and Pauli run a two man show this week, covering Pauli’s updated Varnas design, how customer feedback shapes better knives, new layered G10 options, knife show prep, business growth, outsourcing, and a few spicy listener hot takes.

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This week, Hudson Torrens joins the High Carbon Room Podcast after returning from an epic four month trip through Europe, visiting makers, learning new techniques, and working in shops across France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Romania, and the UK.

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No guest this week, just pure shop talk and chaos. Keith puts the new white VSM belts through their paces sanding a mountain of stabilized blocks, the crew debates who’s actually going to Solingen, and the hot take inbox is on fire, from “stop buying... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Kamon
Founder of Kamon Knives, guest on the show
Kamon Knives
Episode: Does it really matter?
Sixt Wetzler
From Knife Solingen team
Knife Solingen
Episode: Knife Solingen
Andrew Gläser
Event Manager for Knife Solingen
Knife Solingen
Episode: Knife Solingen
Ryan Coakley
Knife maker who does large-batch bevel grinding for other makers
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Episode: Coakley Knife Company
Gabe Fletcher
Power hammer enthusiast and knifemaker from Boston, known for large-scale forging projects
Beaudry power hammer owner / guest on show
Episode: Gabe Fletcher
Dom from DB Blades
Knife maker, guest on episode
DB Blades
Episode: DB blades!
Benjamin Kamon
Maker, Kamon Knives
Kamon Knives
Episode: Chernobyl
Chantal Schaschl
Engraver specializing in gun engraving and tattooing.
Chantal Schaschl Art Engraving
Episode: Chantal Schaschl
Dimitri Turcott
Knife maker and owner of Studio Blade
Studio Blade
Episode: Dimitri Turcott of Studio Blade

Hosts

Keith Colby
Host of the show, knifematerial.at; discusses shop life, materials, and broader knife industry topics.
Albert Anglberger
Co-host, craftsman focused on power hammers and custom work; host of the show.
Paulius Jančiukas
Co-host, maker focusing on precision and batch work; host of the show.

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Camille Sennegon
Q: How long does it take until you can go for the Master Smith?
I want to test in June. I have custom orders to make and working for the Master Smith takes a lot of work.
Camille Sennegon
Q: How long has that been and how did you come up with the idea to join?
I joined pretty early, maybe at 14 years old and passed my Journeyman Smith nearly two years ago in Atlanta.
Tuna Swords & Power Hammers with Fingal Ferguson
Q: What other projects are you excited about?
We're looking forward to collaborating on cheese washed in a special Saison beer.
Tuna Swords & Power Hammers with Fingal Ferguson
Q: Did you choose the steel specifically for this project?
We almost always use RWL 34 as our go-to stainless steel for our kitchen knives.
Tuna Swords & Power Hammers with Fingal Ferguson
Q: Tell me about the construction of the Maguro Bocho.
The Maguro Bocho includes profiles with different thicknesses of steel for various cuts.

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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 Europe's knifemaking scene, with three hosts who bring deep craft knowledge, shop-floor pragmatism, and a focus on production efficiency. Episodes routinely cover materials, tool choices, and manufacturing workflows (including batch production, lean concepts, and production pacing), as well as insights from shows, events, and markets across Europe. Conversations mix technical tips on grinding, heat treatment, and ergonomics with business realities like pricing, customer interactions, and how to balance quality, speed, and profitability. A notable strength is the blend of hands-on craft with real-world entrepreneurship, often featuring gear and supplier discussions, event insights (Solingen, Knife Show Austria, etc.), an... more

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