The News of The Knives Templars Podcast

Press Release 11.26.23

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The Knives Templars Podcast is pleased to announce that Josh Foran of Josh of All Trades Blacksmithing has joined the cast as regular guest host of our growing hit podcast! 

He will be joining our panel of Host, Co-Host and Guest Host to bring cutting edge humor and technical knowledge to a growing community of makers and enthusiasts. As an engineer and entrepreneur, he brings a special aspect to our maker community. 

Owner and Executive Producer, Chip Carlisle reports “I have been trying to snag Josh on this show for some time. He brings all of the skills and knowledge that we are looking for. Makers and enthusiast need a source they can go to for knife making knowledge with a teaspoon of humor. As an engineer, car racer, farmer, FIF Champion and all around great person, we could not be happier with the skill set that Josh brings to the show.”

ABOUT Josh Foran:

Joshua Foran has always been interested in making things. Starting with playing around with his dad's wire welder and a stick welder that his grandpa built, metal working and fabrication has always been a strong interest. 

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Josh studied Manufacturing Engineering at Tennessee Tech where he became part of the Formula SAE program. While working on the FSAE team, Josh learned how to TIG weld, and work a mill and lathe to help build the team's chassis and suspension. 

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From Tech, Josh went to work as a new model engineer at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, where he was part of the associate run pro race team, Team HMA. Started with sweeping floors, Josh eventually worked his way up to building the teams pro race cars, driving them, and eventually became the team lead and lead driver.

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Josh always viewed blacksmithing as the ultimate form of metal work but seemed unattainable. That is until Josh found the Alabama Forge Council in November of 2017. What started as forging a simple J hook quickly evolved into a passion that would open a whole new world to him.

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In 2021 Josh went on to compete on the hit History Channel TV show, Forged in Fire. After a 13 month wait the show aired Season 9 Episode 11 called Flip the Forge. Contestants got to choose their challenge for round one and two. The final round involved building a Tibetan sword. Through one of the closest rounds, Josh walked away as Champion due to having better balance.

ABOUT Knives Templars Podcast:

It’s easy to waste a lot of time and energy learning to make knives on your own, especially if you find it complex and confusing. Chip, Erick, Odacir, Don, Joey, Marc, David and Jason also known as “The Knives Templars,” break down questions and discuss knife making topics each episode and pulls back the curtains on producing your own blades. Each episode contains powerful information to help you grow your hobby, business, interest and build  respected skills and abilities to your goals. Whether you have just started, intermediate or a seasoned builder, we are sure you will find the Knives Templars Podcast entertaining, educational and just plain fun.