From The Bellingham Herald:
Tumwater knife-maker is ‘Forged In Fire’ for History Channel
A Tumwater kitchen knife-maker will be making historical themed weapons on a History Channel reality show airing Monday.
Mareko Maumasi is one of four contestants on “Forged in Fire,” a show where bladesmiths compete against one another to create edged weapons.
Each weapon is tested by a panel of expert judges. In typical reality show mode, the contestants are eliminated one by one until the top blade-maker is left standing and $10,000 richer.
Maumasi’s day job is making culinary knives. Essentially, he’s a blacksmith who specializes in knife-making.
His clients, who pay up to $1,500 for one of his knives, range from professional chefs to enthusiasts who appreciate well made, custom knives.
“I consider myself a tailor of kitchen cutlery,” Maumasi, 30, said. “I talk to (clients) to understand who they are, what their experience is, as well what they are really trying to achieve.”
I have heard of Mareko but not met him. He studied with Bob Kramer who I have met a couple of times and taken some classes with him.
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