Episodes
Lucas kills a turkey and gains insight on hunting knife design. The LT5 is in production! Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
Published 05/06/24
Published 05/06/24
Jens Anso is a world class knife maker and designer as well as a long time friend of the pod. He was an obvious choice for our first ever guest. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
Published 04/15/24
Developing products that you like vs. what you think will sell. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
Published 04/08/24
A more technical episode about various finishes on Magnacut. Updates on the LT5 and various production battles. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
Published 03/25/24
The 2x72 belt grinder can be the ultimate neck kinker. Also, Luc brings up time management challenges. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
Published 03/18/24
Lucas talks about a great experience at Blade Show Texas. Schwarz Knives has officially moved. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
Published 03/11/24
The Schwarz Knives shop is closer to completion. Constant improvement mentality, can it be toxic? Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
Published 02/12/24
What sells and why? SHOT Show is going on and the Schwarz shop continues the moving process. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
Published 01/29/24
This week was chaotic. Also, the lease is signed. Schwarz Knives is moving. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
Published 01/22/24
Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly rhythm. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
Published 01/15/24
In the last episode we spent some time reminiscing on 2023. Now it's time to look forward. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
Published 01/10/24
2023 was a whirlwind year. Luc and TJ recap their successes and struggles of the last 12 months. Patreaon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
Published 01/08/24
Luc dives into his new found CAD abilities. patreon.com/user?u=87729999
Published 12/21/23
Luc gets surgery, shop updates, Instagram scare and laser vs waterjet. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
Published 12/11/23
How many tools do you need to start a project? Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
Published 11/20/23
Cad courses are coming along and knives are hard to name. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
Published 11/13/23
Trusting our gut. Taking action.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
Published 11/06/23
Luc and TJ answer questions from the Patreon group. Including one very big question. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
Published 10/30/23
Jens Anso puts in some travel miles, Luc works to migrate his CAD workflow to Fusion 360, and TJ recaps Blade Show West.
Published 10/23/23
Patreon, shooting, and the Archer!Patreon: https://patreon.com/user?u=87729999
Published 10/10/23
Luc and TJ talk about the benefits and drawbacks of slow business growth as well as various adjustments to their business models.
Published 10/04/23
Luc and TJ have more to do than ever, but are no longer busy.
Published 09/25/23
Luc returns from a successful outing at the USN Gathering in Las Vegas, TJ and Luc celebrate Terns arriving in customer hands for the first time.
Published 09/18/23
Luc and TJ are busy in the shop. The Tern lives!
Published 08/28/23