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Edge & Flow Podcast

TJ Schwarz & Lucas Burnley

21d ago3w ago

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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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The Blade Show Bubble 45:36

21d ago45:36

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The Blade Show sphere of influence is real. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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CAM Is a Negotiation 1:13:35

1M ago1:13:35

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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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Hunting Knives 1:06:18

2M ago1:06:18

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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 2:02:39

2M ago2:02:39

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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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Because You Like It 1:10:56

3M ago1:10:56

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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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Steel Finishing Nuances 1:03:37

3M ago1:03:37

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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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Grinding Posture Solutions 1:10:28

3M ago1:10:28

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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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The New Shop Lives! 1:06:46

4M ago1:06:46

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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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Is Constant Improvement Possible? 58:08

4M ago58:08

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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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Products are Weird 1:02:42

5M ago1:02:42

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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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Rat's Nest 1:03:41

5M ago1:03:41

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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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Rhythm 59:46

5M ago59:46

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Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly rhythm. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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New Year Goals 1:11:52

6M ago1:11:52

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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 Year In Review 1:03:58

6M ago1:03:58

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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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Lucas Learns Fusion 360 1:09:03

6M ago1:09:03

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Luc dives into his new found CAD abilities. patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Instagram Earthquakes 59:11

7M ago59:11

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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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The Toolbox Fallacy 56:12

7M ago56:12

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How many tools do you need to start a project? Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Knife Naming Is Hard 57:57

7M ago57:57

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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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Instinctual Decision Making 57:26

8M ago57:26

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Trusting our gut. Taking action.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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How to sharpen a knife? 1:03:41

8M ago1:03:41

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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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The Great Dane Comes to Idaho 1:01:10

8M ago1:01:10

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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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The Patreon Experiment 45:52

9M ago45:52

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Patreon, shooting, and the Archer!Patreon: https://patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Growing Slowly 58:05

9M ago58:05

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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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We're Not Busy 58:25

9M ago58:25

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Luc and TJ have more to do than ever, but are no longer busy.

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USN Recap and Terns Ship 48:19

9M ago48:19

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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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The Tern is Go 1:01:41

10M ago1:01:41

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Luc and TJ are busy in the shop. The Tern lives!

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Breaking and Entering 50:14

11M ago50:14

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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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We're Alive! 1:06:25

11M ago1:06:25

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Luc skipped the country and TJ saved a cabin from certain demise.

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In Over My Head 57:27

12M ago57:27

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What is success as a maker? How successful do we feel right now?

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The Collaboration Takes a TERN 1:02:20

1y ago1:02:20

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Luc and TJ continue progress on the collaboration project. Conversations about business growth ensue.

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One Year of Edge & Flow! 1:00:45

1y ago1:00:45

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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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The Devil Is in the Details 49:40

1y ago49:40

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New product development decisions. Do fixed blade knives need weight relief? Should the scales be removable?

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Process Improvement 1:10:20

1y ago1:10:20

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Shop improvements and AI talk.

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Is the Process the Product? 1:05:25

1y ago1:05:25

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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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The Monetization Game 1:04:47

1y ago1:04:47

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Employees, monetizing the pod, Blade Show, and Burnley wants a new truck.

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Employees and Turkeys 57:25

1y ago57:25

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Is turkey hunting a downshift?

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Clone Wars 54:02

1y ago54:02

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When does inspiration become clone/counterfeit?

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When the Muse Visits 52:02

1y ago52:02

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Luc gets a visit from the ever fickle muse, TJ talks about his Down Shift.

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Randosode (Fusion is Down?) 1:01:31

1y ago1:01:31

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Employees, Fusion is down, Nova-1, Down Shifts, pre-orders, international shipping, and new cats!

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CAD The Schwarz Way 1:15:07

1+ y ago1:15:07

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Lucas interviews TJ on his CAD process. Red X Day finally gets a new name.

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Gainful Employment 59:09

1+ y ago59:09

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Nova-1 updates and a meandering conversation about employees and inventory management.

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How Burnley Builds a Brand 1:10:01

1+ y ago1:10:01

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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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Red X Day? 1:06:34

1+ y ago1:06:34

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A day off with intentionality. Maintenance for the most important tool.

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United In Frustration 54:54

1+ y ago54:54

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The domino effect. Dealing with poor decisions that stack.

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What is Work? 55:44

1+ y ago55:44

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Working hard or hardly working?

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Shopisode | Friends and Delays 1:01:25

1+ y ago1:01:25

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Reaching out to old friends. Naming knives. Manufacturing risk mitigation.

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The Transparent Project 1:08:36

1+ y ago1:08:36

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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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Happy Little Knives 1:02:50

1+ y ago1:02:50

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All the little knives and a bit of mass market design talk.

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Growing Pains 56:13

1+ y ago56:13

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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 Year End Review 58:03

1+ y ago58:03

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2022 was a great year with lots of ups and a few downs.

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