cover of episode 403: From First Blood to Last Bite with Josh Smith

403: From First Blood to Last Bite with Josh Smith

2024/9/3
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Mike Rowe introduces Josh Smith, a master bladesmith and owner of Montana Knife Company. Josh's journey began with a unique gift - a chef's knife from Montana Knife Company, which sparked a conversation and revealed Josh's remarkable story. Josh embodies the work ethic Mike often speaks of, transitioning from a lineman to a successful entrepreneur.
  • Josh Smith, owner of Montana Knife Company, is a master bladesmith.
  • The episode title, "From First Blood to Last Bite," comes from the Montana Knife Company logo.
  • Josh gifted Mike a chef's knife that impressed him with its quality.

Shownotes Transcript

When it comes to work ethic, Master Bladesmith Josh Smith self-identifies as “the guy Mike is always talking about.” At age 11, Josh was taught how to build knives by his little-league baseball coach. By age 19, he was the youngest bladesmith to ever pass the Master Smith test of the American Bladesmith Society. Today, he owns and operates the Montana Knife Company). Josh talks about giving up the security of a six-figure journeyman lineman job to start his own knife company, how he changed the way contestants are treated on Forged in Fire, and what it was like to build a sword for a sheik in Abu Dhabi.  Big thanks to our terrific sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe) to try ZipRecruiter for FREE. American-Giant.com/MIKE) Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order. Groundworks.com) to schedule a FREE inspection. Oh No, Not the Home! by Peggy Rowe Preorder at MikeRowe.com/MomsBook)