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1. 

   1 hr 49 min

   The bearded steel wizard

   This week we’re joined by Coy Baker for a conversation about Damascus production, Baker Forge’s new stainless Damascus workflow, their "new" massive 750 lb Chambersburg power hammer, custom forge setup, argon purging, pattern testing with clay, and the systems behind running a serious steel production shop. We also get into branding, maker logos, ISO 9000 prep, inventory tracking, the Baker Forge app, AI tools, and plans for a custom knife maker database to help people find the right maker for their next custom knife. Help support us on Patreon ! Members get access to our "Low Carbon…

2. 

   1 hr 22 min

   Maxi Hänsch from Knife Lounge

   Keith is back from Knife Show Solingen and joined by Maxi from Knife Lounge Hamburg to recap a packed weekend in the European knife scene. We talk about the new Solingen venue, the energy of the show, the growth of the EDC community, and what it was like having makers, collectors, designers, and dealers all together in one place. Maxi shares her experience at the Knife Lounge booth, and the massive interest around EDC gear, Jack Wolf Knives , GiantMouse , Black Circus Leather , and more... Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu , Europe’s number one shop…

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   1 hr 3 min

   Roman of Kasé Knives

   This week on the High Carbon Podcast, we welcome Roman of Kasé Knives from Switzerland for a detailed and insightful episode on performance driven knife making. Roman shares his approach to high hardness blades, exotic steels, and the heat treatment methods that define his work. We discuss edge retention, toughness, grinding practices, sharpening, rare steel sourcing, and the balance between handmade craftsmanship and CNC machining. The episode also touches on Magnacut, burr removal, and the standards that matter most when building knives for real performance. Follow Roman and his work here…

4. 

   1 hr 24 min

   Kamon and Feder mean business

   With Keith being gone, the boys have to step up their game. Pauli and Albert are joined by two of the best-known knifemakers on the planet: Ben Kamon and Geoff Feder. The boys talk podcasts, business strategies, and they get into a (quite civilised) discussion on compound grinds. Help support us on Patreon ! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu , Europe’s number one shop…

5. 

   1 hr 12 min

   Handmade by Hudson

   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. Help support us on Patreon ! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom oven at MiniHell.eu , Europe’s number one shop for all your heat treating needs!…

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   54 min

   Logan Provence aka Kuro Senshi Knives

   Our guest in this week’s episode is one of the youngest bladesmiths in the game: Logan Provence, aka Kuro Senshi Knives. We talk about how he got into bladesmithing at such a young age, what it’s like forging knives in his backyard, fulfilling steak knife orders, and how far you can go with simple equipment and determination. Help support us on Patreon ! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes" Raw, uncut, and full of behind the scene conversations about anything and everything under the sun. https://www.patreon.com/c/HighCarbon Get all your heat treating supplies and even a custom…

7. 

   1 hr 9 min

   Sven Schellander

   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 share the wild story of a serious work accident just before planned Achilles surgery, and the guys also dive into listener hot takes on Damascus, museum fit ups, and more. Plus, we announce the winner of our Knife Solingen weekend pass giveaway, congratulations to Friedrich Flaig! Help support us on Patreon ! Members get access to our "Low Carbon…

8. 

   1 hr 7 min

   What happened to Albert?

   With Albert away, Benjamin Kamon steps in for another episode. We cover the final prep for the Solingen Knife Show , updates on Pauli’s second generation Varnas, and Ben’s plans for the Damasteel DCI . We also get into CNC fixture making, G10 handle scales, Knife Show Austria , The Edge of Hope project , knife numbering, and the usual mix of workshop talk, bad jokes, and technical problems.

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   59 min

   Marco Gadavics

   Marco Gadavics is a part time bladesmith from Upper Austria who recently won the Kukri with a Twist challenge at Knife Show Solingen and Best Knife of Show at Knife Show Austria in 2025. Marco talks about building up his knifemaking skills while working full time as a prison officer, his journey from blacksmithing school to winning awards, selling out at Blade Show West in Utah, and his new investment in a rare 75kg Kuhn Reiter power hammer. The conversation goes deep on forging equipment, what it actually takes to move serious steel, and what the future might look like if his work situation…

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    1 hr 33 min

    The Kiln Fire Episode

    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 treating his knives. The guys talk shop space upgrades, switching to VSM ceramic belts, Pauly's hunt for a surface grinding shop to escape sandblasting, Keith's laser engraver software meltdown, custom order horror stories, and gearing up inventory for Knife Show Austria. Help support us on Patreon ! Members get access to our "Low Carbon episodes"…