Episode #13 – A Plethora of Knife Types and A Small Treatise on Knife Style
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In any field of work, one has to know the lingo, and this episode will keep you from feeling lost as you navigate through your knife-making study and speak with customers.  Ever hear about clip points, sheepsfoot blades, gyutos, or santokus and feel a little lost?  Today, Justin will begin to answer that vague question you […]
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