#49 – How to Stay Sharp When Knife-Making Gets Hard? | Henry Hyde
S10 #49

#49 – How to Stay Sharp When Knife-Making Gets Hard? | Henry Hyde

Henry Hyde—artisan and owner of Hyde Handmade Knives—returns to talk craft, community, and creating work that resonates. Hyde is an artisan known for his kitchen knives and meticulous approach to materials. In the episode, Hyde reflects on the evolution of his process, from isolating early days to searching for real connection at craft shows. Also, Hyde discusses the realities of working alone and why iteration beats perfectionism.
  • Navigating solitude and the creative process
  • Choosing craftsmanship over mass attention
  • Embracing feedback at markets and in person
  • Letting go of perfectionism and releasing finished work
  • The balance between woodworking, tinkering, and knife making
🔪 Discover how Hyde's handcrafted tools reflect both his roots in Maryland and his belief that artistry is in its making. 🎧 Revisit Henry's first episode from 2022 for more context on his powerful comic-based series.

Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:
  • Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
  • Edited by Daniel Alexis
  • Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor
Photos:
  • Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
  • Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.
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Creators and Guests

Rob Lee
Host
Rob Lee
The Truth In This Art is an interview series featuring artists, entrepreneurs and tastemakers in & around Baltimore.
Henry Hyde
Guest
Henry Hyde
Henry Hyde, the visionary creator behind Hyde Handmade Knives, an artisanal endeavor that seamlessly marries function and artistry in the realm of knife craftsmanship.