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: <a href="https://patreon.com/user?u=87729999">https://patreon.com/user?u=87729999</a>

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