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 technique ...