Mark of the Maker is a panel discussion with renowned custom knife makers Tom Krein, Sean Kendrick and Michael Burch, and hosted by Mark Stheiner. The format is much like a group of friends sitting around in The Pit at Blade Show, talking knives - a look at life from the perspective of the maker as well as the collector. Covering broader topics such as tactical knife history, trends, industry commentary and influences of social media, as well as conversations with other knifemakers, collectors and notable figures in and around the custom knife world. Music: "noir guitar" by Stevie's Amp Shack, from the Free Music Archive, CC BY 4.0
Mark of the Maker
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179 episodes
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Mark of the Maker is a panel discussion with renowned custom knife makers Tom Krein, Sean Kendrick and Michael Burch, and hosted by Mark Stheiner. The format is much like a group of friends sitting around in The Pit at Blade Show, talking knives - a look at life from the perspective of the maker as well as the collector. Covering broader topics such as tactical knife history, trends, industry commentary and influences of social media, as well as conversations with other knifemakers, collectors and notable figures in and around the custom knife world. Music: "noir guitar" by Stevie's Amp Shack, from the Free Music Archive, CC BY 4.0
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Recent Episodes
May 25, 2026
Episode 156: Visit to Randall Made Knives
Host Mark visits Randall Made Knives, interviewing Jason Randall about the history and iconic designs within their vast collection.
May 11, 2026
Episode 155: Visit to Arizona Custom Knives
<p>Mark heads out on the road and makes a visit ot our friends and sponsors, Arizona Custom Knives. In the first segment, he chats with Andrew McMichael, Director of Consignment Sales about a crazy selection of knives from their inventory. Some fantastic pieces, from historic to art, to tactical and more. In the second half Mark and Henry Hyman talk about the history of AZCK and how it became the juggernaut knife business that it is today. Find us at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/markofthemaker">our Patreon</a> and follow us on Instagram <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/markofthemaker/">@markofthemaker</a> or join our <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/markofthemaker/">discussion group on Facebook</a> for more conversation.</p>
April 27, 2026
Episode 154: 2026 Blade TX and NOCKI Recaps
Hosts Tom and Michael recap their experiences at Blade Texas and the New Orleans Custom Knife Invitational, sharing insights on new knives and upcoming projects.
179 total episodes available with 26 transcripts
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