Bobby Gerhardt: Reaper MFG

Bobby Gerhardt is a Maker in Utah who works with Veterans. After a career in the military, Bobby also works for Veterans Affairs and gives back to anyone and everyone. Incredibly supportive, and thoughtful, we had a great conversation about his life, the ongoing social media dilemmas facing the knifemaking community, a little eclipse talk, and a tribute to Damascus Dave RIP. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@reapermfg IG: https://instagram.com/reapermfg FB: https://facebook.com/reapermfg TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@reapermfg Warrior Revival: https://instagram.com/warrior.revival.vets/ https://warrior-revival.org Feel free to submit more questions for future episodes at: Follow The Full Blast Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= If you want to support Full Blast Support Feder Knives - ( go buy a shirt ) https://www.federknives.com/ Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about the show. it helps me out a lot! Thank you Baker Forge & Tool for your beautiful Steel. Go to Bakerforge.com to see all the incredible steels they offer. ‘FullBlast’ gets you 10% off your order Welcome to our new Sponsor- EVENHEAT- Manufacturers of the best heat treating ovens available. To find your next oven go to Evenheat-kiln.com Follow them on Instagram: Brodbeck Ironworks Makers of an Incredibly versatile grinder, with Many different attachments Leather sewing equipment and even abrasives Check out Brodbeck Ironworks for yourself: https://brodbeckironworks.com/ “Knifetalk10” gets you 10% off Follow Brodbeck Ironworks on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brodbeck_ironworks/ Trojan Horse Forge Get your THF Stabile Rail knife finishing vise at https://www.trojanhorseforge.com/ Follow them on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trojan_horse_forge/ TotalBoat Adhesives, paints, primers and polishing compounds. Go to http://totalboat.com/FULLBLAST To support the podcast Welcome G.L.Hanson and Sons G.L. Hansen & Sons On Instagram https://instagram.com/g.l._hansenandsons?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Gcarta.bigcartel.com G-Carta is unique composite of natural fibers and fabrics mixed with epoxy under pressure and heat Boofa, ripple cut, Tuxini, by Mikie, Mahi Mahi, Radio worm g-carta Phesant by Mikie Colorama by Mikie Hoopla by Mike Amazing colors and razzle dazzle for your project. MARITIME KNIFE SUPPLIES Maritimeknifesupply.CA All your knifemaking needs, belts abrasive, steals, kilns forges presses, heat treating ovens anvils and everything you need to get started or resupply. Including Dr. Thomas’s book:“Knife Engineering” They’re in Canada but ship to the US with ease and you can take advantage of the exchange rate The steel selection is always growing and Lawrence just got 3900 lbs. of steel in. 10% off on abrasive belt packs of 10 get a hold of https://www.instagram.com/maritimeknifesupply/ and see what the fuss is about. Welcome Tormek as a sponsor to the show. Take your sharpening to a new level. I love these sharpening machines. Waterfed, easy to use. Jigs included. Definitely check out what they have to offer. If you need it sharpened, Tormek is definitely something for you: https://tormek.com/en/inspiration/woodworking--crafts 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.