Artisans of Steel

Artisans of Steel

Maumasi Fire Arts

Episodes 42
Avg. Duration 2h 43m
Activity Sporadic
Since Mar 2022
Latest Episode Aug 2025

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Monthly
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

Mareko Maumasi of Maumasi Fire Arts chats with leaders in the knifemaking industry and delves into the minds behind some of the best steel out there.

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Recent Episodes

Interview with Justin Stinson

Aug 04, 2025 3h 39m

I had already been aware of Justin's work by the time I'd actually met him in person at the "Forge to Table" chef's knife event in Sacramento, CA, back in 2022. Justin was already doing great work…

Interview with Rich Patterson

Jul 07, 2025 1h 51m

I first met Rich Patterson at a hammer n in 2018 at Dragon's Breath Forge in CT, and I could tell that Rich was going to be a very promising maker. Just this last year at Blade Show, Rich's chef's…

Interview with Ben Tendick

Jun 04, 2025 2h 36m

Welcome to the April 2025 Artisans of Steel interview with Ben Tendick!Hailing from Eugene, OR, Ben Tendick specializes in EDC and tactical style knives, but over the past several years, he’s become…

Interview with Jayden Simisky

May 05, 2025 2h 56m

Thanks for listening to Episode 39 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Jayden Simisky.I only became aware of Jayden's work in the last couple of years, but in that short period of time,…

Interview with Tre' Hill

Apr 07, 2025 3h 3m

Thanks for listening to Episode 38 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Tre' Hill.I have been following Tre's work for a few years now and had the great fortune of meeting him at Blade Show…

Interview with Josh Weston

Mar 03, 2025 2h 43m

Thanks for listening to Episode 37 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Josh Weston.I am very excited to have my friend, Josh Weston, joining the Artisans of Steel podcast this month. I…

Interview with Kaila Cumings

Feb 03, 2025 2h 54m

Thanks for listening to Episode 36 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Kaila Cumings. I first met Kaila at Blade Show in 2018 in Atlanta. She's probably one of the toughest people I've…

Interview with Lucas O'Hara

Jan 06, 2025 3h 14m

Thanks for listening to Episode 35 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Lucas O'Hara. Lucas O'Hara is probably best known for his outdoor and everyday carry (EDC) knives. He served in the…

Interview with Gabe Fletcher

Dec 02, 2024 2h 27m

Thanks for listening to Episode 34 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Gabe Fletcher. I have been fortunate enough to get to know and work alongside Gabe Fletcher over the past few years.…

Interview with Grace Horne

Oct 08, 2024 3h 20m

Thanks for listening to Episode 33 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Grace Horne. I have admired Grace's work for over half a decade. She's a multifaceted maker who produces work from…

Interview with Joyce Kutty

Oct 07, 2024 2h 16m

Thanks for listening to Episode 32 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Joyce Kutty. I only met Joyce a year ago, but she has quickly become one of my favorite makers. With a background in…

Interview with Abie Lyons

Sep 02, 2024 2h 19m

Thanks for listening to Episode 31 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Abie Lyons. I discovered Abie's work about 4 years ago, when I was drawn to the functionality and practicality of…

Interview with Dan Bidinger

Aug 05, 2024 3h 7m

Thanks for listening to Episode 30 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Dan Bidinger. I first met Dan in 2019 at the Blade West Show in Portland, Oregon. I was pleasantly surprised by the…

Interview with Vince Evans

Jul 01, 2024 2h 27m

Thanks for listening to Episode 29 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Vince Evans. Vince is one of the top sword makers in the world, and I'm so excited to be having this conversation…

Interview with Will Manning

Jun 03, 2024 2h 55m

Thanks for listening to Episode 28 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Will Manning. Will Manning is a maker I have followed for a long time. He truly excels in making San Mai as well as…

Interview with Owen Wood

May 06, 2024 1h 59m

Thanks for listening to Episode 27 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Owen Wood. Originally hailing from South Africa, Owen Wood has an exquisite body of work by which other knives may…

Interview with Andy Billipp

Apr 01, 2024 2h 47m

Thanks for listening to Episode 26 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Andy Billipp. Andy is one of the makers I've followed the longest. He created a style, long ago, that has proved…

Interview with Mareko Maumasi

Mar 04, 2024 3h 39m

Thanks for listening to Episode 25 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Mareko Maumasi, himself! Due to unforeseen circumstances, this month's AoS scheduled guest was unable to make it, so…

Interview with Ben Kamon

Feb 05, 2024 3h 49m

Thanks for listening to Episode 24 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Ben Kamon. Ben Kamon is a maker from Austria, whose work I have been following for several years. He has a fantastic…

Interview with Mert Tansu

Jan 01, 2024 2h 35m

Thanks for listening to Episode 23 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with Mert Tansu. I am very excited to have Mert on today, as he is one of the only custom knifemakers that comes from a…

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