Episode 6 - A Rising Star Alabama Custom Slipjoint Maker - Matt Collum Media
Published: 1 year ago
Aaron Lawvere & Chris Crawford got to share some southern hospitality with a rising star in custom slipjoints, Matt Collum, on this episode of the podcast.
- Matt talks a little about himself, how he got into pocket knives, and his grandfather's influence on his making
- Matt's first customer was himself, when his slipjoint was stolen and sold to a local shop
- We talk about DucLeg, Matt's first 100 knives that got him back into slips in 2019
- Aaron, Chris and Matt talk about saving "screw up" knives and trying to fix them
- We talk about Matt's progression in quality in the short period of time he's been making
- Matt talks build quality and support systems for inspecting your work
- Matt talks about bulk orders and breaking up shop monotony
- We talk shows, and shop secrets
- Aaron and Matt discuss understanding process and work observation
- We talk time management and putting what you love first - family
- and Matt shares a little of his ministry work
Check out Matt's Website, Instagram and Facebook group, and catch Matt on Sundays with his ministry on WKLF Radio.