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Behind The Anvil

Michael Peterson

Behind the Anvil – Join bladesmith Michael Peterson, with over 30 years of experience, as he takes you inside the world of bladesmithing, knife-making, and the craft behind Mike’s Damascus Knives LLC. From insights on the American Bladesmith YouTube series to shop talk, interviews, and wherever the conversation leads, Behind the Anvil is your forge-side seat to the art and stories of the blade.

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Episodes

70 episodes

  1. Damascus Steel: From Traditional Patterns to Modern Mosaic 1:11:31
  2. Behind The Anvil — Best Of: Brian J. Rognholt 1:51:45
  3. I’m Done Taking Custom Knife Orders — Here’s Why 1:35:20
  4. Blades, Bucks, Gas & Nuclear Power: From Blade Show West to Utah’s Energy Future 1:13:14
  5. BEANS ON TOAST?! The Most American British Food Ever? 35:36
  6. The Episode We Forgot to Record | Michael Peterson & Brad Well… oops 1:35:32
  7. Behind The Anvil Podcast – S2 E7: The Walk — From a Truck Driver’s Idea to a Book 1:04:45
  8. From Illinois to Tennessee: Business, Freedom, Taxes & Starting Over with Dustin Rhodes 1:34:14
  9. Behind The Anvil S3 E5 — Getting Started in Bladesmithing for $1,000 or Less 1:34:50
  10. From Combat Zones to Open Roads: The Story of John Dunn 1:14:59
  11. Behind The Anvil Podcast — Michael Peterson Sits Down With Well..... Himself 1:00:36
  12. From Forged in Fire to the Forge: Pablo Martinez’s Bladesmithing Journey 1:31:06
  13. One Year at the Anvil: The Craftsman’s Curse, Damascus & the Road Ahead 1:47:49
  14. From Marine to Mentor: Building Better Business Systems with Rue Knows 1:33:14
  15. From Broke to Brand: The Dr. Robert Garcia Story ⭐ 1:04:46
  16. Season 2, Episode 30 – Take the Chance and Have That Conversation 1:37:22
  17. From Marine to Mission: Dallas Poore & the Warriors of the Wind Marine Corps veteran, 1:22:52
  18. From Middle School Dreams to Published Author – S.L. Kunz Talks Writing, ADHD, AI & Rock Star Romance 1:22:52
  19. From Warthogs to Writing: USAF Veteran & Author Douglas Berry 58:38
  20. Behind The Anvil Podcast – Special Edition Episode 26 Forging the Future: Dustin Rhodes Launches Smoky Mountain Forge Works & Trading Post I 27:44
  21. Forging Hope – Dragon City, Mission Phoenix & the Fight for Veterans 1:31:27
  22. From Navy Flight Engineer to Changing Lives: Rebecca Dawn & T14P 1:07:23
  23. From Fishing Lures to 3D Printing: Building Custom Creations with Spicy Mike 1:51:23
  24. Forged Minds & Damascus Dreams with RJ “Hitman” Goble 2:09:41
  25. How God Used Forged in Fire to Forge Redeemed Steel 1:24:41
  26. Forged Stories: Spring Steel, Friction Folders & The Legacy of Buster Warenski” 52:15
  27. Episode 19: Steel, Strategy & The Future of Bladesmithing 1:34:09
  28. “The Comeback Kid: Purpose, Pressure & Podcasting with Richard Kaufman” 1:14:30
  29. The Wandering Bladesmith Returns 1:47:06
  30. Forged in Fire & Life: Brian Rognholt’s Journey Through Steel and Survival 1:51:45
  31. Forging the Future: Business Moves, Meteorite Steel & Hard Truths with Dustin Rhodes 1:44:49
  32. Forging a Path: Chris Jones of Steel Dog Knives on Craft and Community 1:51:14
  33. Atlas Forge: Innovation, Industry & the Modern Bladesmith 1:34:44
  34. Ink, Integrity & AI with Rodney Jacobson. 1:50:15
  35. Raised by the Shield & Sword – Steel, Story, and Strategy 1:28:19
  36. Back on His Feet & Back to the Bench – Recovery, Rods, and Rockets 1:22:11
  37. From Canada to Custom Craft – A Conversation with Glenn Stoneman 1:50:20
  38. From Fire to Fame – J. Neilson & Shelley of Gypsy Soul Knives 1:13:59
  39. Service Dogs, Responsible Ownership, and the Realities of Training* 40:52
  40. Collaborative Forges & Standing Firm 1:29:22
  41. Forged by Faith: Fire, Trials, and the Power of Spiritual Transformation 1:15:49
  42. Steel, Stories, and the Hustle Grind 1:21:54
  43. Forged by the World: A Nomadic Life, Faith, and the Making of a Knife Maker 1:58:12
  44. From the Oil Patch to the Forge: Faith, Family, and Finding Your Edge 1:46:50
  45. “Forged in Reflection: Family Roots & the Road Ahead” 38:14
  46. Forged in Function: The Art and Engineering of Knife Folders with Joshua Eubanks 2:12:40
  47. “Stamp Making, Cu-Mai, and School Shop Stories with Pat Biggin” 1:04:10
  48. Forged in the Fire: Dr. Justin Abbott on Mental Health, Faith, and the Healing Power of the Fire 🔥 2:02:14
  49. Behind The Anvil Podcast: Faith, Forging 1:48:54
  50. Crafting Beauty in Resin: Emily’s Journey from Bulgaria to the Knife-Making World 1:46:14