WFI Europe Podcast

This week, we’re joined by Koray Yavaş from Idamai Forge [https://www.instagram.com/idamaiforge/], nestled at the foothills of the majestic Ida Mountains in Turkey. When he’s not working as an engineer on merchant ships, Koray dedicates his time at home to forging exceptional blades. Using hard-to-find steels that are unavailable in Turkey, Koray brings his creativity and resourcefulness to every blade he crafts. Help support us on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/WFIEuropePodcast] and visit or sponsor Pelican Paste [https://pelicanpaste.com/] to get some of the best wax for your blades!

This week, we’re joined again by Erik Gullikson, an artist who transitioned from composing music to crafting exceptional knives. Erik’s designs combine technical excellence with creative inspiration, drawing from life, history, and pop culture to create stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces. Join us as we explore his journey from the studio to the forge and discover what makes his work so captivating and innovative! Help support the podcast on Patreon! [http://patreon.com/WFIEuropePodcast] A big thanks to Pelican Paste for sponsoring us! Travis [https://www.instagram.com/birdforge/] has built an outstanding reputation by providing top-notch products for knife makers. Be sure to check out his amazing offerings at pelicanpaste.com! [https://pelicanpaste.com/pages/international-distributors-for-pelican-paste]

In this episode, we catch up on some exciting updates from the Salzberg workshop [https://www.salzburger-messerschmiede.at/]. Albert added two new power hammer foundations—a big upgrade that’s bound to make an impact. We also share a few laughs over some funny mishaps from recent knife-making classes. To round things off, we talk about the brand-new Apollo Forge kits now available at knifematerial.at [https://knifematerial.at/en/collections/house-made] an excellent addition for anyone ready to take their forging projects to the next level. Join out Patreon page [https://www.patreon.com/c/WFIEuropePodcast] and help us keep the show going! Also check out our sponsor Pelican paste [https://pelicanpaste.com/], The best way to protect your knives!

This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Jeroen Knippenberg [https://en.knippenbergknives.com/linktree] back to the show! Jeroen is a dedicated craftsman, striving to carve out his place in the knife-making community. In this episode, he shares his journey, including his recent efforts to attend more knife shows and showcase his work to a wider audience. We dive into the challenges he's faced, the inspirations behind his blades, and what it takes to stand out in the world of custom knife-making. Help support us on Patreon [http://patreon.com/WFIEuropePodcast], Podcasting isn't cheap and we could use your support.

In this week’s episode, I was left to fend for myself but fortunately, Ben Kamo [https://www.instagram.com/direct/t/108230340567598/]n joined me for an entertaining chat! We dive into the Damasteel [https://www.instagram.com/damasteelab/] Chef Invitational, share our thoughts, and even turn the tables as Ben takes on the role of interviewer, putting me in the hot seat. Help support us on patreon [http://patreon.com/WFIEuropePodcast]and be sure to check out our sponsor Pelican paste! [https://pelicanpaste.com/]