Leveling up with Will Stelter, James Fleming, Matt Stagmer and Nick Rossi!

We’re back with a blockbuster episode! I’m joined this week with Will Stelter JS, James Fleming JS, Matt Stagmer JS, and the Mysterious Nick Rossi MS! We all got together to recap the most recent Blade Show where they were all testing  for for the American Bladesmith Society’s Journeyman Smith and in Nick’s case, Mastersmith. They all told their stories on why the decided to test, the stresses in preparing for testing and their takeaways from the experience. It’s an extremely unique insight into the ABS testing experiences and it was a fun listen.  P.S. please forgive the audio. cramming Will and Nick on one set of earbuds wasn’t ideal but they were champions and I appreciate everyone’s flexibility. I suggest you become a member of the ABS even if you don’t want to test. It’s a great organization that sets standards in the knife making industry.https://www.americanbladesmith.org/Leave a review, subscribe and tell a friend! Follow Will on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/will_stelter/Follow James Fleming on instagram https://www.instagram.com/wasteland_forge/Follow Matt Stagmer on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mattstagmer/Follow Nick Rossi on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nickrossiknives/Follow Full Blast and interact with the show on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast/Visit CMA’s website:https://centerformetalarts.org/***DON’T MISS THE CAMBRIA CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 17TH! Tap here for details: https://centerformetalarts.org/cambria-iron-conference-2/There are still spots available for my next Forged Friction Folder workshop at CMASept 3 & 4th:https://centerformetalarts.org/product/friction-folder/Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about the show. it helps me out a lot! Welcome TotalBoatAdhesives, paints, primers and polishing compounds.Go to https://www.totalboat.com/And put in “Fullblast10” for 10% off Go get yourself some all natural , food safe Axe WaxGo to https://axewax.us/And get 10% off with promocode: FULLBLAST10AkinteractiveGet your Website designed by AK Interactive, Consultation, Graphic Design, logos, Signage design. 25+ years experience in FULL SERVICE Website design, Graphic design and marketing for knife makers and all Craftsman:http://akinteractive.com/fullblast10% off with promo code: FULLBLAST10Brodbeck Ironworks Makers of an Incredibly versatile grinder, with Many different attachmentsLeather sewing equipment and even abrasives Go to Brodbeckironworks.com put in promo code Knifetalk and get the upgrade to the Mareko platen. Get your Blacksmith hammers from John Erianne akahttps://www.instagram.com/sunsetforgenj/http://sunsetforgenj.com/new-productsGo look at the course curriculum at CMA:https://centerformetalarts.org/workshops/** Taking classes from some of the best in forging at one of the best facilities in the country is an excellent opportunity to propel yourself as a blacksmith. Not to be missed. And with housing on the campus it’s a great way to get yourself to the next level. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy