The Adventures of Bladesmithing | Shop Talk with Nick Anderson

The Shop Talk podcast is back with a brand new episode! We're a podcast by Autodesk Fusion that hosts designers and makers from all over the world. We're excited to give our listeners candid conversations with talented folks who pour their hearts and soul into their craft. Join Jonathon Odom and Nick Anderson to talk about his venture into designing beautiful knives.

Nick Anderson discovered bladesmithing while living in Thailand and has been in love with the craft ever since. After moving back to Northern California, he found a rich manufacturing community that helped him continue to sharpen his skills. His intricately patterns knives require a blend of 3D printing, traditional handwork, and steel manipulation. Watch the entire episode to see some of our favorite pieces Nick shows off!

Time Stamps:
0:00- Welcome to Shop Talk
0:55 - Meet Nick Anderson
4:04 - What got him interested in cooking?
5:21 - Bay area's rich history of manufacturing and blacksmiths
8:15 - Nick’s Thailand adventures and the beginning of his business
13:27 - How Nick began selling knives online
18:05 - Moving from blacksmith to CNC/Fusion.
21:31 - The collaborative process of custom orders
23:36 - Nick’s investment casting via 3D printing
27:00 - Check out one of Nick's knives!
29:30 - 3D printing v hand sculpting
33:18 - Why do dishwashers dull your knives?
34:24 - Nick’s most expensive knife
37:47 - Zombie apocalypse!!
38:52 - where to find Nick

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