
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 | 138 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusinessMarketing | |||

This week Timo of Hardent Knives talks with us about his forged flower pattern Damascus, the engineering behind his frame handle knives, his new two hundred ton press project, and his signature Starry Night finish, a tungsten alloy patina effect he's... more
Keith and Albert are joined by Dimitri of Studio Blade, fresh off a trip to China, where he's partnered with an OEM manufacturer on a higher tier knife line with mirror polished, DLC coated blades. Dimitri talks about quality control in Chinese manuf... more
Pauli and Albert dig into the never ending problem of knife packaging, from failed carton tube experiments to CNC milled foam inserts, then admit they've been stuck in an Instagram bubble and talk newsletters, localized Facebook groups, and why bigge... more
The guys catch up after Keith's US trip, talking upcoming shows: German Daily Carry Convention in Munich and Knife Show Austria this October, and Pauli's new 8mm G10 colorways. Albert dives into forging brutal, slow moving Apex/Pro Cut Damascus with ... more
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Apple Podcasts | #246 |
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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. Geoff Feder
6. Chris Forge Works
7. Marco Gadavic
8. Ben (Kamon Knives)
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