Best TJ Schwarz Podcasts (2025)

Lucas announces his investment property purchase and plans to replace his Haas. The conversation migrates to philosophy and the things that motivate different creative minds.

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Delegation 49:15

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Luc and TJ discuss business trajectory after Luc toured the Good Art facility over the holidays. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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2024 Year End Review 51:17

7M ago51:17

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It was a huge year of struggle, learning, and growth for Luc, TJ, and friends of the podcast. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Crucible Financial Troubles 1:00:17

7M ago1:00:17

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The X9 is Reeve grinding. Crucible (CPM) has announced the potential for a closure. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Machines Down 1:01:59

7M ago1:01:59

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Both TJ and Luc have a machine down. Discussion about healthy growth later ensues. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Dinner and Knives 47:26

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Luc recaps the dinner and trunk show he put on in San Jose. The Syil X9 has almost landed at the Schwarz shop. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Kydex Sheaths 53:39

9M ago53:39

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Kydex sheath design and process development never ends. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Reeve Grinding 1:04:02

9M ago1:04:02

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Reeve (Cup Wheel) Grinding... Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Financing CNC Machines 59:20

9M ago59:20

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Kihoku production continues, a new machine is coming, and Blade Show West was a blast! Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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New Eyeballs 55:09

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TJ returns from The Maker's Syndicate. Lucas continues his effort to strengthen his brand's social media presence. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Ghost Problems 1:20:02

10M ago1:20:02

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Lucas and TJ get some R&R. Issues with a mismatch between the Tormach and the Syil appear. Patreon: www.patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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What's The Brain's Duty Cycle? 55:40

11M ago55:40

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The work life balance discussion resurfaces. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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More Than a Knife Brand 1:10:34

11M ago1:10:34

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In addition to general shop updates, Luc and TJ discuss peripheral products and brand image awareness. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Steer the Ship 1:07:13

12M ago1:07:13

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Luc returns from PNWCI. Discussion ensues about building a business that can be steered. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Where Does Life Fit? 1:33:46

1y ago1:33:46

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After Blade Show and a long month of personal commitments... we're back. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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The Blade Show Bubble 45:36

1y ago45:36

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The Blade Show sphere of influence is real. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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CAM Is a Negotiation 1:13:35

1y ago1:13:35

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Blade Show prep is in full swing. Lucas is excited about completing his first fully CNC machined fixed blade. Machine purchase discussion ensues. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Hunting Knives 1:06:18

1y ago1:06:18

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Lucas kills a turkey and gains insight on hunting knife design. The LT5 is in production! Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Jens Anso 2:02:39

1+ y ago2:02:39

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Jens Anso is a world class knife maker and designer as well as a long time friend of the pod. He was an obvious choice for our first ever guest. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Because You Like It 1:10:56

1+ y ago1:10:56

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Developing products that you like vs. what you think will sell. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Steel Finishing Nuances 1:03:37

1+ y ago1:03:37

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A more technical episode about various finishes on Magnacut. Updates on the LT5 and various production battles. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Grinding Posture Solutions 1:10:28

1+ y ago1:10:28

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The 2x72 belt grinder can be the ultimate neck kinker. Also, Luc brings up time management challenges. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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The New Shop Lives! 1:06:46

1+ y ago1:06:46

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Lucas talks about a great experience at Blade Show Texas. Schwarz Knives has officially moved. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Is Constant Improvement Possible? 58:08

1+ y ago58:08

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The Schwarz Knives shop is closer to completion. Constant improvement mentality, can it be toxic? Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Products are Weird 1:02:42

1+ y ago1:02:42

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What sells and why? SHOT Show is going on and the Schwarz shop continues the moving process. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Rat's Nest 1:03:41

1+ y ago1:03:41

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This week was chaotic. Also, the lease is signed. Schwarz Knives is moving. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Rhythm 59:46

1+ y ago59:46

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Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly rhythm. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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New Year Goals 1:11:52

1+ y ago1:11:52

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In the last episode we spent some time reminiscing on 2023. Now it's time to look forward. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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2023 Year In Review 1:03:58

1+ y ago1:03:58

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2023 was a whirlwind year. Luc and TJ recap their successes and struggles of the last 12 months. Patreaon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Lucas Learns Fusion 360 1:09:03

1+ y ago1:09:03

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Luc dives into his new found CAD abilities. patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Instagram Earthquakes 59:11

1+ y ago59:11

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Luc gets surgery, shop updates, Instagram scare and laser vs waterjet. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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The Toolbox Fallacy 56:12

1+ y ago56:12

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How many tools do you need to start a project? Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Knife Naming Is Hard 57:57

1+ y ago57:57

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Cad courses are coming along and knives are hard to name. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Instinctual Decision Making 57:26

1+ y ago57:26

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Trusting our gut. Taking action.Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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How to sharpen a knife? 1:03:41

1+ y ago1:03:41

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Luc and TJ answer questions from the Patreon group. Including one very big question. Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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The Great Dane Comes to Idaho 1:01:10

1+ y ago1:01:10

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Jens Anso puts in some travel miles, Luc works to migrate his CAD workflow to Fusion 360, and TJ recaps Blade Show West.

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The Patreon Experiment 45:52

2y ago45:52

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Patreon, shooting, and the Archer!Patreon: https://patreon.com/user?u=87729999

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Growing Slowly 58:05

2y ago58:05

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Luc and TJ talk about the benefits and drawbacks of slow business growth as well as various adjustments to their business models.

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We're Not Busy 58:25

2y ago58:25

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Luc and TJ have more to do than ever, but are no longer busy.

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USN Recap and Terns Ship 48:19

2y ago48:19

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Luc returns from a successful outing at the USN Gathering in Las Vegas, TJ and Luc celebrate Terns arriving in customer hands for the first time.

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The Tern is Go 1:01:41

2y ago1:01:41

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Luc and TJ are busy in the shop. The Tern lives!

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Breaking and Entering 50:14

2y ago50:14

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We have a lot of random things to talk about and we briefly have two guests on the podcast.

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We're Alive! 1:06:25

2y ago1:06:25

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Luc skipped the country and TJ saved a cabin from certain demise.

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In Over My Head 57:27

2y ago57:27

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What is success as a maker? How successful do we feel right now?

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The Collaboration Takes a TERN 1:02:20

2y ago1:02:20

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Luc and TJ continue progress on the collaboration project. Conversations about business growth ensue.

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One Year of Edge & Flow! 1:00:45

2y ago1:00:45

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We are happy to announce that the podcast has officially survived one year! Thank you all for supporting us over the last 12 months.

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