Episode 16 - The Real McCoy - Jake McCoy
Aaron had a chance to talk to up and coming knifemaker, mentored by Tony Marfione, and Edison Barajas & Sebastian Berenji - Jake McCoy of McCoy Bladeworks. We talk about Jake's early exposure to knives as a 12 year old at Blade Show AtlantaJake mentions his relationship with Marfione family, and his apprenticeship at Microtech KnivesHe also talks moving to Miami, meeting his wife, working with Edison Barajas, and moving back to GAWe talk social media and Teagan running his communityWe talk about Jake's friendship with Ramon Chavez of Chavez Knife and Tools, hanging out at shows, and his parent's support of his knife passionWe talk knife sales, learning curve of pocket knives, his knife design, great grandfather's knifemaking, and much more!You can find Jake's work on his Facebook group, and InstagramAaron Lawvere: Website, InstagramPodcast: Instagram