Thanks for listening to Episode 3 of the Artisans of Steel interview series with the living legend, JD Smith, MS. JD came to knifemaking as his third career; he was previously a precious metal smith and a professional jazz musician. As a knifemaker, his work is the gold standard for high quality damascus and damascus finishes. He is the pioneer of both the fluxless welding technique as well as the fish-mouth tip welding technique.
Watch the interview on YouTube: JD Smith, MS Interview
Check out JD's website: https://www.amerrussbladearts.com/
You can follow JD on Instagram: @Mamboslave
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Thanks so much to this episode’s Super Sponsors: 
? Russel Tinsley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oozlefinchbeers 
? Erik McCright on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mccrighthandmade 
? Michael Poor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reddragonforge 
? Randy Estep on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescotchexplorer 
? Gabe Fletcher on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchoragebrewing 
? Maritime Knife Supply on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply 
? Aidan Mackinnon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cutthroataustralia 
? Tony Sazma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tntforge 
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