045 – John Medlin Ace Leather and Knife Works

Knife Perspective Podcast

045 Show Info – John Medlin from Ace leather and Knife Works

Show Topic: Kyle and Dan talk with John about where he grew up and how he got into knifemaking and all the crazy steps along the way.

Overview:

John is one of the people I have heard a lot about over the last few years. He has not been on social media that long and I haven’t gotten to know a lot about how he got into knifemaking. His curiosity for always wanting learn and try new things is truly amazing to see what he comes up with. Hopefully you guys look forward to this great show!

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Interview

Early Years / Family

• Where did you grow up
• What was your first knife
• Where / did you go to college
• How did you meet your wife and wear does it rank on the Dan and Kyle scale
• Why / how did you get started making knives?
• Favorite knife
  • You made / You did not make
• What knife do you use the most
• Where do you get your inspiration for making knives?

Business

• Where did ACE leather and knife come from?
• What were you making before Forged in Fire
  • How did that change your life direction
  • If someone was thinking about doing FIF, what advice would you give them
• What have been some of the most surprising challenges in your business as it has grown
• How do you keep all your businesses organized
• How did you hook up with Benchmark Abrasives
• Batarangs?
• How did you get into the copper spoons / spatulas

Find out more about John Medlin

• Website: https://www.aceleatherandknifeworks.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_medlin951/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Aceleatherworks/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcZGRCHaWJDXrnnDZE4QwxA
• TikToc: https://www.tiktok.com/@john_medlin

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