Mert Tansu's guest appearances

Mert Tansu

Knife Making Down Under

Full Blast

Steve Schwarzer

Josh Radnor

Jimmy Diresta

Alec Steele

Geoff Feder

Tyler Bell

Tim Ford

Nick Anderson

Matthew Harris

Keith Mitchell

Pat Quinn

Keith Johnson

Josh Smith

James Fleming

Matt Parkinson

OwlTail

Meet Tansu is back and we had a great conversation. Owner and Bladesmith of Tansu Knives and Hunter Valley Blades, Mert has a unique perspective in the knife making game. Born in Turkey, he moved to the US as a chef, met his wife in the hospitality business and decided to take a chance on living in Australia for a bit. Life was good and the slower pace allowed for more free time. So after years of collecting and using knives Meat had the opportunity to take a class and his rise as a world class knifemaker took off.  The conversation on creativity and the similarities between cooking and knife making was an eye opener for me and is great philosophy for any maker. We talked about The international Wootz Society and all the  great events coming up in Australia. And the podcast he’s on called Knife Making Down Under and the importance of it for Australians during lock down. A lot of fun and I look forward to seeing Mert and the guys next year at Blade. All the best, Geoff    Follow Mert on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tansu_knives/  Follow Hunter Valley Blades: https://www.instagram.com/huntervalleyblades/  Follow the International Wootz Society: https://www.instagram.com/international_wootz_society/  Follow Knifemaking Down Under on Instagram (find them on Facebook to watch live) https://www.instagram.com/knifemakingdownunderpodcast/  Follow Full Blast and interact with the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast/      Visit CMA’s website: https://centerformetalarts.org/  ***DON’T MISS THE CAMBRIA CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 17TH!  Tap here for details: https://centerformetalarts.org/cambria-iron-conference-2/  There are still spots available for my next Forged Friction Folder workshop at CMA Sept 3 &amp; 4th: https://centerformetalarts.org/product/friction-folder/   Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about the show. it helps me out a lot!   Welcome TotalBoat Adhesives, paints, primers and polishing compounds. Go to https://www.totalboat.com/ And put in “Fullblast10” for 10% off    Go get yourself some all natural , food safe Axe Wax Go to https://axewax.us/ And get 10% off with promocode: FULLBLAST10  Akinteractive  Get your Website designed by AK Interactive, Consultation, Graphic Design, logos, Signage design.  25+ years experience in FULL SERVICE Website design, Graphic design and marketing for knife makers and all Craftsman: http://akinteractive.com/fullblast  10% off with promo code: FULLBLAST10  Brodbeck Ironworks  Makers of an Incredibly versatile grinder, with Many different attachments Leather sewing equipment and even abrasives  Go to Brodbeckironworks.com put in promo code Knifetalk and get the upgrade to the Mareko platen.    Get your Blacksmith hammers from John Erianne aka https://www.instagram.com/sunsetforgenj/ http://sunsetforgenj.com/new-products   Go look at the course curriculum at CMA: https://centerformetalarts.org/workshops/  ** Taking classes from some of the best in forging at one of the best facilities in the country is an excellent opportunity to propel yourself as a blacksmith. Not to be missed. And with housing on the campus it’s a great way to get yourself to the next level.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Meet Tansu is back and we had a great conversation. Owner and Bladesmith of Tansu Knives and Hunter Valley Blades, Mert has a unique perspective in the knife making game. Born in Turkey, he moved to the US as a chef, met his wife in the hospitality business and decided to take a chance on living in Australia for a bit. Life was good and the slower pace allowed for more free time. So after years of collecting and using knives Meat had the opportunity to take a class and his rise as a world class knifemaker took off.  The conversation on creativity and the similarities between cooking and knife making was an eye opener for me and is great philosophy for any maker. We talked about The international Wootz Society and all the  great events coming up in Australia. And the podcast he’s on called Knife Making Down Under and the importance of it for Australians during lock down. A lot of fun and I look forward to seeing Mert and the guys next year at Blade. All the best, Geoff  Follow Mert on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tansu_knives/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tansu_knives/</a> Follow Hunter Valley Blades: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/huntervalleyblades/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/huntervalleyblades/</a> Follow the International Wootz Society: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/international_wootz_society/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/international_wootz_society/</a> Follow Knifemaking Down Under on Instagram (find them on Facebook to watch live) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/knifemakingdownunderpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/knifemakingdownunderpodcast/</a> Follow Full Blast and interact with the show on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast/</a> Visit CMA’s website: <a href="https://centerformetalarts.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://centerformetalarts.org/</a> ***DON’T MISS THE CAMBRIA CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 17TH!  Tap here for details: <a href="https://centerformetalarts.org/cambria-iron-conference-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://centerformetalarts.org/cambria-iron-conference-2/</a> There are still spots available for my next Forged Friction Folder workshop at CMA Sept 3 &amp; 4th: <a href="https://centerformetalarts.org/product/friction-folder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://centerformetalarts.org/product/friction-folder/</a> Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about the show. it helps me out a lot!  Welcome TotalBoat Adhesives, paints, primers and polishing compounds. Go to <a href="https://www.totalboat.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.totalboat.com/</a> And put in “Fullblast10” for 10% off  Go get yourself some all natural , food safe Axe Wax Go to <a href="https://axewax.us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://axewax.us/</a> And get 10% off with promocode: FULLBLAST10 Akinteractive Get your Website designed by AK Interactive, Consultation, Graphic Design, logos, Signage design.  25+ years experience in FULL SERVICE Website design, Graphic design and marketing for knife makers and all Craftsman: <a href="http://akinteractive.com/fullblast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://akinteractive.com/fullblast</a> 10% off with promo code: FULLBLAST10 Brodbeck Ironworks  Makers of an Incredibly versatile grinder, with Many different attachments Leather sewing equipment and even abrasives  Go to <a href="http://brodbeckironworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brodbeckironworks.com</a> put in promo code Knifetalk and get the upgrade to the Mareko platen.  Get your Blacksmith hammers from John Erianne aka <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunsetforgenj/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sunsetforgenj/</a> <a href="http://sunsetforgenj.com/new-products" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sunsetforgenj.com/new-products</a> Go look at the course curriculum at CMA: <a href="https://centerformetalarts.org/workshops/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://centerformetalarts.org/workshops/</a> ** Taking classes from some of the best in forging at one of the best facilities in the country is an excellent opportunity to propel yourself as a blacksmith. Not to be missed. And with housing on the campus it’s a great way to get yourself to the next level.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Mert Tansu is back!

Making knives and talking crap.Kevin Slattery of Kev's Forge (Instagram: @kevsforge)Mert Tansu of Tansu Knives (Instagram: @Tansu_knives) and Corin Urquhart from Artisan Supplies (Instagram: @corin_at_gameco)     Discussing Knifemaking in Australia and telling it as we see it.   intro/Outro track: "Fable (Metal Version)" - Adrian Von Ziegler

Making knives and talking crap. Kevin Slattery of Kev's Forge (Instagram: @kevsforge) Mert Tansu of Tansu Knives (Instagram: @Tansu_knives) and Corin Urquhart from Artisan Supplies (Instagram: @corin_at_gameco) Discussing Knifemaking in Australia and telling it as we see it. intro/Outro track: "Fable (Metal Version)" - Adrian Von Ziegler

E21, Mert Tansu Interviewed.