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Edge & Flow Podcast is a joint effort between knife makers TJ Schwarz and Lucas Burnley, your hosts. Free flowing, unscripted conversations unfold as we endeavor to explore the knife industry, craftsmanship, business, creativity, and beyond.
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Blade Show prep is in full swing. Lucas is excited about completing his first fully CNC machined fixed blade. Machine purchase discussion ensues. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
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Lucas kills a turkey and gains insight on hunting knife design. The LT5 is in production! Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
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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
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Developing products that you like vs. what you think will sell. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
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A more technical episode about various finishes on Magnacut. Updates on the LT5 and various production battles. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
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The 2x72 belt grinder can be the ultimate neck kinker. Also, Luc brings up time management challenges. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
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Lucas talks about a great experience at Blade Show Texas. Schwarz Knives has officially moved. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
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The Schwarz Knives shop is closer to completion. Constant improvement mentality, can it be toxic? Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
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What sells and why? SHOT Show is going on and the Schwarz shop continues the moving process. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
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This week was chaotic. Also, the lease is signed. Schwarz Knives is moving. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
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Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly rhythm. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
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In the last episode we spent some time reminiscing on 2023. Now it's time to look forward. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
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2023 was a whirlwind year. Luc and TJ recap their successes and struggles of the last 12 months. Patreaon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
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Luc dives into his new found CAD abilities. patreon.com/user?u=87729999
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Luc gets surgery, shop updates, Instagram scare and laser vs waterjet. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
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How many tools do you need to start a project? Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
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Cad courses are coming along and knives are hard to name. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
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Trusting our gut. Taking action.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
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Luc and TJ answer questions from the Patreon group. Including one very big question. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999
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Jens Anso puts in some travel miles, Luc works to migrate his CAD workflow to Fusion 360, and TJ recaps Blade Show West.
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Patreon, shooting, and the Archer!Patreon: https://patreon.com/user?u=87729999
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Luc and TJ talk about the benefits and drawbacks of slow business growth as well as various adjustments to their business models.
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Luc and TJ have more to do than ever, but are no longer busy.
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Luc returns from a successful outing at the USN Gathering in Las Vegas, TJ and Luc celebrate Terns arriving in customer hands for the first time.
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Luc and TJ are busy in the shop. The Tern lives!
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We have a lot of random things to talk about and we briefly have two guests on the podcast.
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Luc skipped the country and TJ saved a cabin from certain demise.
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What is success as a maker? How successful do we feel right now?
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Luc and TJ continue progress on the collaboration project. Conversations about business growth ensue.
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We are happy to announce that the podcast has officially survived one year! Thank you all for supporting us over the last 12 months.
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New product development decisions. Do fixed blade knives need weight relief? Should the scales be removable?
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Shop improvements and AI talk.
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Lucas bought a Truck, TJ is on a design bender, the Nova-1 game plan is changing.
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Employees, monetizing the pod, Blade Show, and Burnley wants a new truck.
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Is turkey hunting a downshift?
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When does inspiration become clone/counterfeit?
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Luc gets a visit from the ever fickle muse, TJ talks about his Down Shift.
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Employees, Fusion is down, Nova-1, Down Shifts, pre-orders, international shipping, and new cats!
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Lucas interviews TJ on his CAD process. Red X Day finally gets a new name.
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Nova-1 updates and a meandering conversation about employees and inventory management.
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We're turning the spotlight on Lucas today for a deep dive on the magical world of brand building.
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A day off with intentionality. Maintenance for the most important tool.
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The domino effect. Dealing with poor decisions that stack.
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Working hard or hardly working?
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Reaching out to old friends. Naming knives. Manufacturing risk mitigation.
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What does the inside of a design licensing deal look like from beginning to end? You're about to find out.
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All the little knives and a bit of mass market design talk.
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We went into this episode with no topic in mind, but the conversation seemed to revolve around various sticking points involved with growth.
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2022 was a great year with lots of ups and a few downs.
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So you've made a knife. How do you sell it?
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