Forging Stories and Steel — with Mark Holt
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Forging Stories and Steel — with Mark Holt... During An Mike's Damascus Knives knife making class for more go to www.mikesdamascusknives.com...
In this episode of Behind The Anvil, host Michael Peterson wraps up a knife-making class with Mark Holt, a programmer and fantasy novelist from Salt Lake City. What started as a simple search for a blacksmithing class turned into a weekend of sparks, steel, and storytelling. Mark shares how he discovered Michael’s shop through Google Maps, chose to take the class after comparing other local options, and ended up not just making a knife—but rediscovering a love for hands-on craftsmanship. The two dive into Mark’s family’s upcoming move, and even his son’s unusual bedtime routine of watching blacksmithing videos to fall asleep. Mark reflects on the knife-making experience, discussing forging techniques, grinding and beveling tips, and the satisfaction of shaping Purple Heart wood handles by hand. This episode captures the rhythm of the forge and the imagination of storytelling—where metal, fire, and creativity meet. Whether you’re a maker, writer, or dreamer, this one’s about finding meaning in the process of creation itself.