Edge & Flow Podcast

Trade wars disrupting the knife industry and artificial intelligence fixing machines.

Luc returns from Blade Show Texas and has a new machine on the way. TJ has a big bevel grinding breakthrough.

Luc and TJ discuss the merits of "just in time" manufacturing.

Lucas announces his investment property purchase and plans to replace his Haas. The conversation migrates to philosophy and the things that motivate different creative minds.

Luc and TJ discuss business trajectory after Luc toured the Good Art facility over the holidays.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

It was a huge year of struggle, learning, and growth for Luc, TJ, and friends of the podcast.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

The X9 is Reeve grinding. Crucible (CPM) has announced the potential for a closure.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Both TJ and Luc have a machine down. Discussion about healthy growth later ensues.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Luc recaps the dinner and trunk show he put on in San Jose. The Syil X9 has almost landed at the Schwarz shop.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Kydex sheath design and process development never ends.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Reeve (Cup Wheel) Grinding...Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Kihoku production continues, a new machine is coming, and Blade Show West was a blast!Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

TJ returns from The Maker's Syndicate. Lucas continues his effort to strengthen his brand's social media presence.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Lucas and TJ get some R&R. Issues with a mismatch between the Tormach and the Syil appear. Patreon: www.patreon.com/user?u=87729999

The work life balance discussion resurfaces.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

In addition to general shop updates, Luc and TJ discuss peripheral products and brand image awareness.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Luc returns from PNWCI. Discussion ensues about building a business that can be steered.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

After Blade Show and a long month of personal commitments... we're back.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

The Blade Show sphere of influence is real.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Blade Show prep is in full swing. Lucas is excited about completing his first fully CNC machined fixed blade. Machine purchase discussion ensues.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Lucas kills a turkey and gains insight on hunting knife design. The LT5 is in production!Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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

Developing products that you like vs. what you think will sell.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

A more technical episode about various finishes on Magnacut. Updates on the LT5 and various production battles.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

The 2x72 belt grinder can be the ultimate neck kinker. Also, Luc brings up time management challenges.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Lucas talks about a great experience at Blade Show Texas. Schwarz Knives has officially moved.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

The Schwarz Knives shop is closer to completion. Constant improvement mentality, can it be toxic?Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

What sells and why? SHOT Show is going on and the Schwarz shop continues the moving process.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

This week was chaotic. Also, the lease is signed. Schwarz Knives is moving.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly rhythm.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

In the last episode we spent some time reminiscing on 2023. Now it's time to look forward.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

2023 was a whirlwind year. Luc and TJ recap their successes and struggles of the last 12 months.Patreaon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Luc dives into his new found CAD abilities.patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Luc gets surgery, shop updates, Instagram scare and laser vs waterjet.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

How many tools do you need to start a project?Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Cad courses are coming along and knives are hard to name.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Trusting our gut. Taking action.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Luc and TJ answer questions from the Patreon group. Including one very big question.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Jens Anso puts in some travel miles, Luc works to migrate his CAD workflow to Fusion 360, and TJ recaps Blade Show West.

Patreon, shooting, and the Archer!Patreon: https://patreon.com/user?u=87729999

Luc and TJ talk about the benefits and drawbacks of slow business growth as well as various adjustments to their business models.

Luc and TJ have more to do than ever, but are no longer busy.

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.

Luc and TJ are busy in the shop. The Tern lives!

We have a lot of random things to talk about and we briefly have two guests on the podcast.

Luc skipped the country and TJ saved a cabin from certain demise.

What is success as a maker? How successful do we feel right now?

Luc and TJ continue progress on the collaboration project. Conversations about business growth ensue.

We are happy to announce that the podcast has officially survived one year! Thank you all for supporting us over the last 12 months.

New product development decisions. Do fixed blade knives need weight relief? Should the scales be removable?

Shop improvements and AI talk.