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Bladesmith, knifemaking, blacksmith and bushcraft hosted by Trenton Stander and Tim Brown

Open Hearth Cast


    • May 9, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 21m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES


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    Episode 28 - Full cast with Gareth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 57:12


    Episode 28 of the Open Hearth Cast. This week we have an interview with Gareth Wilkinson this time with both hosts. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #openhearthcast Reach out to us on Instagram Gareth Wilkinson @therealgarethlloyd Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Episode 27 - Solo with Gareth Wilkinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 100:37


    Episode 27 of the Open Hearth Cast. This week Trenton interviews Gareth Wilkinson on a Solo mission. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #openhearthcast Reach out to us on Instagram Gareth Wilkinson @therealgarethlloyd Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Episode 26 - Squirrels

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 71:10


    Episode 26 of the Open Hearth Cast. This week we talk about what we've been up to in the last few weeks and chat a little about plans for the future. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #openhearthcast Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Episode 25 - Grant Steyn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 64:45


    Episode 25 of the Open Hearth Cast. This week we have special guest Grant Steyn bladesmith, philosopher and man of many talents. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #openhearthcast Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge Guest Grant Steyn @grant.steyn.forge

    Episode 24 - Alex Norton Valhalla Ironworks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 100:41


    Episode 24 of the Open Hearth Cast. This week we have special guest Alex Norton of Valhala Ironworks, blacksmith, bladesmith and man of many talents. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #openhearthcast Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge Guest Alex Norton @valhallaironworks

    Episode 23 - Sometimes may be good, sometimes may be Sh!t

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 51:37


    Episode 23 of the Open Hearth Cast. This week we talk about what we've been up to in the last few weeks and chat a little about plans for the future. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #openhearthcast Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Episode 22 - Everything is F#cked

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 92:22


    Episode 22 of the Open Hearth Cast. This week we talk about the background to the podcast and delve a bit into Mark Mansons book Everything is F#cked. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #openhearthcast Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Episode 21 - Grant Steyn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 54:53


    Episode 21 of the Open Hearth Cast. This week we have special guest Grant Steyn bladesmith, philosopher and man of many talents. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #openhearthcast Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge Guest Grant Steyn @grant.steyn.forge

    Episode 20 - Neels van den Berg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 118:32


    This is episode 20 of the Open Hearth Cast with special guest Neels van den Berg ABS JS and KGSA member. In this podcast we discuss questions related to knife making and the business of knifemaking. If you have questions you can post them on our Facebook group for Open Heart Cast. #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #openhearthcast Reach out to us on Instagram Guest: Neels van den Berg ABS JS and KGSA member @blackdragonforge Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Shop Talk 3 - Neels van den Berg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 24:49


    This is episode 3 of Shop talk with special guest Neels van den Berg ABS JS and KGSA member. In this podcast we discuss questions related to knife making and the business of knifemaking. If you have questions you can post them on our Facebook group for Open Heart Cast. #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #openhearthcast Reach out to us on Instagram Guest: Neels van den Berg ABS JS and KGSA member @blackdragonforge Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Episode 19

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 114:17


    This is Episode 19. We discuss our current projects and general philosophy relating to Immanuel Kant's universal law and values. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #openhearthcast Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Shop Talk 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 14:22


    This is episode 2 of Shop talk. In this podcast we discuss questions raised by listeners of the podcast mainly related to knife making or bushcraft. If you have questions you can post them on our Facebook group for Open Heart Cast. #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #openhearthcast Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Episode 18 - Values

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 109:35


    This is Episode 18. We discuss our current projects and general philosophy relating to Immanuel Kant's universal law and values. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #openhearthcast Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Shop Talk 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 28:34


    This is episode 1 of Shop talk. In this podcast we discuss questions raised by listeners of the podcast mainly related to knife making or bushcraft. If you have questions you can post them on our Facebook group for Open Heart Cast. #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #openhearthcast Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 103:33


    This is Episode 17. We discuss our current projects and general philosophy. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #openhearthcast Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Episode 16 - David Hoehler

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 136:33


    This is episode 16 with special guest David Hoehler and guest host Dean. The interview was recorded at the Durban Easter Knife Show. Some interesting conversation. We discuss our current projects and general philosophy. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #DEKS2021 Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge Dean @dnbckr David Hoehler @hoelerhandmade

    Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 203:58


    This is Episode 15. We discuss our current projects and general philosophy. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #DEKS2021 Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 70:17


    This is Episode 14. We discuss our current projects. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #DEKS2021 Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Episode 13 - Grant Steyn

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 137:20


    This is Episode 13 of the Open Hearth Cast. This week we have special guest Grant Steyn bladesmith, philosopher and man of many talents. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #openhearthcast Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge Guest Grant Steyn @grant.steyn.forge

    Episode 12 - Joanne Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 95:04


    This is Episode 12 of the Open Hearth Cast. Our First official interview with Joanne Wright bladesmith and martial artist. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #BKS2020 Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge Guest Joanne Wright @jozerus.wright

    Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 135:42


    This is Episode 11. We discuss our current projects. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #BKS2020 Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 122:07


    This is Episode 10. We discuss our current projects, the Jeffery and more. This episode was recorded before the Brooklyn Knife Show.Raffle Tickets for the Jeffery can be bought by DM to the Open Hearth Cast Instagram account. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #BKS2020 Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 149:39


    This is Episode 9. We discuss our current projects, the Jeffery and more. Don't miss out on the Brooklyn Knife Show at Brooklyn Mall in Pretoria 4-6 December 2020. Raffle Tickets for the Jeffery can be bought by DM to the Open Hearth Cast Instagram account. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #BKS2020 Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Episode 8 The Jeffery

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 78:25


    This is Episode 8. We discuss our current projects, the Jeffery and more. Don't miss out on the Brooklyn Knife Show at Brooklyn Mall in Pretoria 4-6 December 2020. Raffle Tickets for the Jeffery can be bought by DM to the Open Hearth Cast Instagram account. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #BKS2020 Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 118:12


    This is Episode 7. We discuss our current projects, the upcoming Brooklyn Knife Show and more. In this episode we discuss philosophy. Don't miss out on the Brooklyn Knife Show at Brooklyn Mall in Pretoria 4-6 December 2020. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #BKS2020 Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 89:37


    This is Episode 6. We discuss our current projects, the upcoming Brooklyn Knife Show and more. In this episode we discuss philosophy. Don't miss out on the Brooklyn Knife Show at Brooklyn Mall in Pretoria 4-6 December 2020. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #BKS2020 Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Episode 5 Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 90:57


    This is Episode 5 Part 2 of 3. We discuss our current projects, the upcoming Brooklyn Knife Show and more. The full recording was about 3 hours so we have broken it up into 3 parts. In this episode we discuss philosophy. Don't miss out on the Brooklyn Knife Show at Brooklyn Mall in Pretoria 4-6 December 2020. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #BKS2020 Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Episode 5 Part 2 Finding Inspiration

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 62:44


    This is Episode 5 Part 2 of 3. We discuss our current projects, the upcoming Brooklyn Knife Show and more. The full recording was about 3 hours so we have broken it up into 3 parts. In this episode we discuss finding inspiration and applications to life and knife making. We also talk a little about our last camping/stoner weekend. Don't miss out on the Brooklyn Knife Show at Brooklyn Mall in Pretoria 4-6 December 2020. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #BKS2020 Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Episode 5 Part 1 Being your own critic

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 55:49


    This is Episode 5 Part 1 of 3. We discuss our current projects, the upcoming Brooklyn Knife Show and more. The full recording was about 3 hours so we have broken it up into 3 parts. In this episode we discuss being your own best critic and applications to life and knife making. We also talk a little about our last camping/stoner weekend. Don't miss out on the Brooklyn Knife Show at Brooklyn Mall in Pretoria 4-6 December 2020. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #BKS2020 Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Episode 4 part 2 Authenticity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 64:44


    This is Episode 4 Part 2 of 2. We discuss our current projects, the upcoming Brooklyn Knife Show and more. The full recording was about 2 hours so we have broken it up into 2 parts. In this episode we discuss authenticity and applications to life and knife making. We also talk a little about our last camping/stoner weekend. Don't miss out on the Brooklyn Knife Show at Brooklyn Mall in Pretoria 4-6 December 2020. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #BKS2020 Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Episode 4 part 1 Authenticity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 46:11


    This is Episode 4 Part 1 of 2. We discuss our current projects, the upcoming Brooklyn Knife Show and more. The full recording was about 2 hours so we have broken it up into 2 parts. In this episode we discuss authenticity and applications to life and knife making. We also talk a little about our last camping/stoner weekend. Don't miss out on the Brooklyn Knife Show at Brooklyn Mall in Pretoria 4-6 December 2020. Big shout out to our fans, blacksmiths, bladesmiths, knifemakers and bushcrafters #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #BKS2020 Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Episode 2 part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 68:12


    This is Episode 2 Part 2 of 2. We discuss our current projects, the upcoming Brooklyn Knife Show and more. The full recording was about 2 hours so we have broken it up into 2 parts. #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #BKS2020 Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Episode 2 Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 66:22


    This is Episode 2 Part 1 of 2. We discuss our current projects, the upcoming Brooklyn Knife Show and more. The full recording was about 2 hours so we have broken it up into 2 parts. #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft #BKS2020 Reach out to us on Instagram Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Episode 1 Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 61:53


    This is episode 1 part 3 of 3. We discuss our background and how we met and what we aim to do with the Podcast. The full recording was about 3 hours so we have broken it up into 3 parts. #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft Reach out to us on Instagram: Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Midweek Madness Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 35:44


    Midweek catch-up on what we are busy with in the shop. We also chatted to Henning Wilkinson and Garth Wilkinson about what they are up to. Follow us on Instagram at. Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge Guests Henning Wilkinson @henningwilkinson Gareth Wilkinson @therealgarethlloyd

    Episode 1 Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 58:02


    The first official episode. This is part 2 of 3. We discuss our background and how we met and what we aim to do with the Podcast. The full recording was about 3 hours so we have broken it up into 3 parts. #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft Reach out to us on Instagram: Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Episode 1 Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 47:37


    The first official episode. This is part 1 of 3. We discuss our background and how we met and what we aim to do with the Podcast. The full recording was about 3 hours so we have broken it up into 3 parts. #Bladesmith #knifemaking #Bushcraft Reach out to us on Instagram: Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge Garth Fletcher for Belt Grinders @trinity7forgetools

    Monday night Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 60:38


    Discussing the build up to the first official episode on Friday. General knife chat. Reach out to us on Instagram: Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Sunday Live Test Cast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 43:59


    Sunday catch-up on the week that was and what we have planned for the next week as knifemakers, blacksmiths and craftsmen. Testing out the audio editing and recording software Reach out to us on Instagram: Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

    Trial Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 60:48


    This episode is one of our trial episodes. We discuss what we're up to and talk a little about damascus steel. Bladesmith, Blacksmith and Bushcraft Reach out to us on Instagram: Open Hearth Cast @openhearthcast Trenton Stander @trailtracker_survival Tim Brown @ensimbiforge

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