Join hosts Keith Colby (knifematerial.at), Albert Anglberger (Salzburg Messerschmied), and Paulius Jančiukas (Baltic Blades) as they explore Europe's knife-making scene—one blade at a time.
Keith has deep knowledge of knife-making materials. Albert is passionate about power hammers and high-end custom knife work. Paulius, a full-time maker, focuses on precision and efficient batch work. This trio brings sharp insights and great conversation to every episode.
If you're passionate about knives and the craftsmen who create them, this podcast is for you!
This weeks episode, Albert tells us about one of the most ambitious knifemaking projects ever created! The DNA Knife for legendary chef Eckart Witzigmann. From collecting wood in France and stones in…
Matt from Grip-X (formerly Grip Tec), joins us to discuss the journey of developing his unique resin-rubber hybrid handle material, the realities of launching a product at Blade Show, and how knife m…
In this episode, we welcome the legendary Geoff Feder of Feder Knives to the High Carbon Podcast. From mustard patinas and flame-licked oak handles to content creation and the hustle of building a kn…
The crew is back together, and dropping some big news: we’re changing the podcast name to High Carbon.
Pauly returns with updates on his health, gym life, and a massive 60-knife order (and maybe a sta…
Keith’s back from his U.S. trip shoulder troubles and jumps straight into stabilizing a mountain of Emboyna blocks. We talk resin colors, pressure pot tricks, and how heat can ruin your day. There’s …
Again another summer episode: Poppa Keith is still in the US, so it's only Pauli and Albert again.
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It’s one of our summer episodes, recorded while Papa Keith is away! This time, Albert and Paulius are joined by Benjamin Kamon.
Unfortunately, we ran into a lot of technical issues with Ben’s connecti…
We are joined this week by Jamie Bishop of Sausage Man Forge. Jamie shares his Blade Show experience, knife sales journey, and thoughts on teaching classes with Nordic Edge. Tune in for laughs, tips,…
In this episode, we're joined by Baltazar from Minihell.eu! We answer listener questions and Baltazar shares valuable insights on building your own heat treating oven—from essential components and ma…
We’re back from Atlanta and the Blade Show madness! In this episode, the trio reunites to recap the wild weekend—including beer adventures, and wild booth displays. Keith shares behind-the-scenes ins…
While Keith and Albert are off enjoying Blade Show Atlanta, Paulus from Baltic Blades is holding down the fort—completely unsupervised. What starts as a solo ramble quickly turns into a wildly entert…
In this episode, we’re joined by Carly from Damasteel to talk all things knives, shows, and secrets. We dive into her experience at Knife Show Austria, preview the excitement building up for Blade Sh…
We return with no guest and plenty of chaos. Keith talks about his healing collarbone and prepping for Blade Show, while Albert scrambles with last-minute travel plans. We debut a new game, “What the…
We're joined by special guest Fingal Ferguson, fresh from the Knife Show Austria, who shares insights on the knife-making community and his delightful exploration of Vienna's hidden gems, including a…
This week, things are a little more laid back. We are all feeling the pressure as we gear up for the big knife show in Austria this weekend. So we sat down for a casual but insightful chat with Itali…
In this special episode, we talked with Martin Huber, the organizer of Knife Show Austria, for an exclusive preview of what to expect at this years show!
With over 70 exhibitors from around the world,…
This week we catch up with returning guest Paul Baleta of Baleta Handmade, who shares how relocating from Austria back to the UK has transformed his knife-making journey. From downsizing to a more co…
The crew is back with shop stories, Blade Show drama, and a surprise visit from Sid Knives. We talk fake Gold Vein knockoffs, and weird DMs from “wood sellers.” Plus, Paulius swears he’s chill now (w…
This week we’re joined by Gabe Fletcher of Anchorage Forge! Gabe is well known for his mesmerizing Damascus steel patterns and his passion for brewing some of the finest craft beers known to man. In …