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by TJ Schwarz & Lucas Burnley
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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- 1 weeks ago59 min
EP 105 | New Shop Planning
Lucas and TJ talk about the new shop, planning the layout, new machines, three-phase power, lasers, production, and everything that goes into building out a bigger manufacturing space.
- 2 weeks ago1h 19m
EP 104 | Fish Camp, Shooting Comps & Hiring
Lucas and TJ recap their experience at Work Sharp Fish Camp, talk about the value of building community, and share some thoughts on hiring, growing a team, and finding the right people. They also get into product development, making things for real-world use, and creating more space for good ideas.
- Sep 8, 20261h 6m
EP 103 | Tacos, Marathons & Projects
We're back! This week on Edge & Flow, TJ and Lucas answer listener questions, talk about building a stronger brand, staying consistent, and the challenges of creating a more efficient knife-making process.
- Sep 2, 20261h 5m
EP 102 | AI, Road Trips & New Shop
Lucas and TJ are back with another episode of Edge & Flow. This week they talk AI, building an ERP for the shop, manufacturing, custom orders, and how better systems can make more room for the things that actually matter.
- Aug 27, 20261h 35m
EP 101 | Manufacturing, Scaling & Demand
Lucas and TJ are back for Episode 101 of Edge & Flow. This week they dive into Enduro production, manufacturing efficiency, CNC machines, and scaling a small knife shop. They also discuss knife drops, online lotteries, and the challenges that come with having more demand than product.
- Aug 19, 20261h 29m
EP100 | New Knives, New Shows, New Shops
We're back! Luc and TJ discuss the many things that have happened in 2026 such as the launch of the Enduro, staffing changes, and a long list of knife shows.
- Dec 30, 20251h 0m
2025 Wrapped
Lucas and TJ reflected on their first year in their new shop, discussing their transition from a garage setup to a mature production company and highlighting their progress with various manufacturing processes. They explored the integration of forging and CNC machining techniques in knife making, while emphasizing the importance of learning from experienced manufacturers and accessing available resources for process improvement. The conversation concluded with discussions about industry trends, branding strategies, and the personal fulfillment found in creating unique knife designs, along with reflections on their business growth and future plans.
- Dec 3, 20251h 14m
Fire Drill
In this meeting, TJ and Lucas discussed a recent fire incident at a nearby bar and the importance of having business insurance, which TJ confirmed was in place for his shop. They reviewed their Thanksgiving holiday plans and Black Friday sales strategy, noting the success of their first-year discount promotion. The conversation then shifted to manufacturing topics, including Haas's equipment expansion, tool storage solutions, and various prototyping methods for knife-making, with particular focus on design processes, bevel grinding fixtures, and the importance of documentation and revision control in their work.
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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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