Stories from 'Alaska Tracks' and Journey of Becoming a Master Bladesmith

Steven Rinella talks with Josh Smith of Montana Knife Company, Seth Morris, Randall Williams, Chester Floyd, Brody Henderson, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. 

Topics discussed: Our new collab MKC x MeatEater Stubhorn Knife; Salty Phil; how Boudin changed Steve’s life; vats of hot sauce; it's an insult sandwich; Steve reads books so you ain’t got to--excerpts on Alaskan hunters, anglers, and trappers; becoming a journeyman smith at 15 and master blade smith at 19; the 90-degree bend; throwaway blades vs. passing down heirloom knives; the BLM revokes its permit for the proposed Ambler Road; Heffelfinger’s issues with  bringing back mammoths; Larry challenging Steve on muskies; no more OTC archery tags for non-residents in CO; more on wolves; legislative wins in Michigan; First Lite’s brand new whitetail line coming July 30th!; how metal loses its magnetism when heated to a certain temperature; the Rockwell Score; how to properly sharpen a knife; edge geometry; hair farmers; and more.

Outro song “Echos Home” by Dan Kruse

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