The Edge of Excellence: Artisan Knife Making with Levi Walusiak

About this episode

The episode features an interview with artisan knife maker Levi Walusiak, discussing the intricacies of custom knife making and craftsmanship.

“There are a lot of people making sharp, stabby things, but you do it with style, my friend.” Episode Summary In this episode, we sit down with Oregon-based artisan knife maker Levi Walusiak, owner of Lucky Walusiak Creations. We dive into the world of custom knife making, exploring the importance of quality craftsmanship, design philosophy, and what truly sets a great blade apart from the rest. We geek out over his most unique products (from blood straws to badass pizza cutters), geek out about materials and steel choices, and even swap classic family knife stories. If you’ve ever wondered what goes into building a reliable, functional, and beautiful blade—or you’re just a fan of cool gear—this episode is for you. Call to Action Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com Subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple or Spotify Follow us on all of our social media: Instagram Youtube Grab some cool TGE merch Ask us anything at AskMikeandKeith@gmail.com Be sure to support the sponsors of the show. They’re a big part of making the show possible. Show Sponsors HSM Ammunition: Serious ammo for serious shooters. Made in the USA, trusted by real shooters. Check them out at…

People in this episode

Guest: Levi Walusiak

Topics covered

• knife making
• craftsmanship
• design philosophy
• custom products
• family stories

Keywords

• artisan knife making
• custom knives
• craftsmanship
• design philosophy
• knife stories

Sponsors

HSM Ammunition, On Site Firearms Training

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lucky Walusiak Creations

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