Life on the Edge The home for KKFora member interviews. Wed, 13 May 2026 00:47:58 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 00:47:58 +0000 The Kitchen Knife Fora https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/forums/life-on-the-edge.61/ Happy Birthday Toothpick! Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:48:37 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/happy-birthday-toothpick.8728/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/happy-birthday-toothpick.8728/ invalid@example.com (Jim) Jim Birthday
Hope its a great day!]]> 3 Hello my lovelies Tue, 15 Jul 2025 02:41:48 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/hello-my-lovelies.8648/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/hello-my-lovelies.8648/ invalid@example.com (Taurahe) Taurahe 11 Meet Cheflarge! Sun, 16 Feb 2020 15:59:42 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/meet-cheflarge.3518/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/meet-cheflarge.3518/ invalid@example.com (Toothpick) Toothpick Ladies and Gentleman of the KKFora I present to you an inside look at the man we know as Cheflarge.


Who are you? Where are you located?

Alfred (Al) Addison Large. Born & raised in the Metro Detroit, Michigan area. Graduate Grosse Pointe South High, as well as, the Culinary Institute of Americas – continuing education program. Still reside in Grosse Pointe with my lovely wife of thirty eight years, Sheila. Have one son, Michal, whom resides in Orlando. Currently employed at...​
Meet Cheflarge!]]> 80 Introducing Maumasi Fire Arts Tue, 22 Mar 2016 16:06:20 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/introducing-maumasi-fire-arts.3161/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/introducing-maumasi-fire-arts.3161/ invalid@example.com (Mrmnms) Mrmnms Who are you in the real world? Where are you from? Tell us about yourself.

A) In real life, my name is Mareko Maumasi and I am a full time Bladesmith based out of Tumwater, WA. I grew up in the Puget Sound area of Washington state. I’ve always had a bit of a creative side. Some of my earliest memories are playing with Lincoln Logs, Legos, and Play-Doh. Growing up, I was always that artsy kid in school that ‘can draw really good.’ For as long as I can remember I’ve loved building...

Introducing Maumasi Fire Arts]]> 15 Vendor Interview: Meet Taylor of Se Ecglast Mon, 01 Feb 2016 15:08:22 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/vendor-interview-meet-taylor-of-se-ecglast.3087/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/vendor-interview-meet-taylor-of-se-ecglast.3087/ invalid@example.com (Toothpick) Toothpick Who are you? Where are you located?

My name is Taylor, and currently, I live in Reno, NV. I am originally from Las Vegas, but I'm enjoying the atmosphere and community here in Reno too much to go anywhere else. Being close to Lake Tahoe and the Truckee River make the summer a pretty amazing place to relax, combined with all the festivals going on around here. On top of that, there's been a movement to grow the farm to table aspect of food in the region, which I think makes...

Vendor Interview: Meet Taylor of Se Ecglast]]> 8 Sit down, You'll want to read this one: Lucretia! Thu, 22 Oct 2015 20:38:16 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/sit-down-youll-want-to-read-this-one-lucretia.2820/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/sit-down-youll-want-to-read-this-one-lucretia.2820/ invalid@example.com (Toothpick) Toothpick A big thank you for taking the time to answer a few questions for us all to read!



Who are you? Where are you located? (Tell us a little about yourself)

I'd tell you who I am, but then I'd have to kill you. Just say that I'm short, fat, old, mean, cranky, and antisocial. And in...​

Sit down, You'll want to read this one: Lucretia!]]> 33 Meet Anton - Knife Handle Maker and Thrill Seeker! Mon, 28 Sep 2015 11:32:04 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/meet-anton-knife-handle-maker-and-thrill-seeker.2680/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/meet-anton-knife-handle-maker-and-thrill-seeker.2680/ invalid@example.com (Toothpick) Toothpick Who are you?


That’s a good question that happens to cross my mind every second morning or so. I’m supposed to be a 30 something years old grown up adult, who’s responsible, intelligent, active and easy going. But that’s rarely the case (except for “easy going” maybe).


I got a PC at the age of 6 and quickly decided that PCs and dogs are the only things in life worth my attention. And while normal kids were playing outside, I kept playing with my PC and dog at home. I was a...

Meet Anton - Knife Handle Maker and Thrill Seeker!]]> 22 Meet Chanop, known to the KKFora as Schanop Thu, 30 Jul 2015 07:55:19 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/meet-chanop-known-to-the-kkfora-as-schanop.2546/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/meet-chanop-known-to-the-kkfora-as-schanop.2546/ invalid@example.com (Toothpick) Toothpick Ladies and Gentlemen of the KKFora allow me to introduce you to Chanop!
He was kind enough to take time away from his busy schedule to answer a few questions for us and give us an inside look at just who Chanop is.
Thank you my friend!


Who is Chanop and where do you call home?

My name is Chanop Silpa-Anan, so schanop username is just a mangled of my surname and first name. I live in Sydney, Australia, but work at home as a computer vision research scientist for a...​
Meet Chanop, known to the KKFora as Schanop]]> 16 Dave Martell Interview Wed, 29 Apr 2015 19:33:19 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/dave-martell-interview.2250/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/dave-martell-interview.2250/ invalid@example.com (Toothpick) Toothpick View attachment 5024 Who are you? Where are you located? (Tell us a little about yourself)

View attachment 5023 My name is Dave Martell, I’m a professional knife sharpener/knife maker/online retailer of knife sharpening products.

I'm very handsome.....can you deny this?
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My main website is japaneseknifesharpeningstore.com

I currently live in a small rural town in PA called Airville....​
Dave Martell Interview]]> 15 Interview with a WildBoar Mon, 16 Mar 2015 03:08:09 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/interview-with-a-wildboar.2042/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/interview-with-a-wildboar.2042/ invalid@example.com (Toothpick) Toothpick View attachment 4434

View attachment 2031 Who are you in the real world? Where are you from?

View attachment 2034 My name is David DiQuollo. I was born in Washington, DC and have spent most of my life in Northern Virginia. I am a co-owner of a small civil engineering firm that specializes in building exteriors.


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Interview with a WildBoar]]> 11 Rick Theory - Chef's Table Sat, 07 Feb 2015 17:24:22 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/rick-theory-chefs-table.1932/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/rick-theory-chefs-table.1932/ invalid@example.com (Toothpick) Toothpick View attachment 3994 ​

View attachment 3992 Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

View attachment 3993 I'm an East Coast native. Born in Jersey in 1978 but I've been back and forth between here and Florida quite a few times. Elementary in NJ, Middle and HS in FL. Back to NJ then back to FL where I went to UF and studied Progressive Trance, Drum and Bass and majored in the Gravediggaz. Currently pulling my longest stint in any one...

Rick Theory - Chef's Table]]> 12 CJA Edged Art Vendor Interview (CrisAnderson27) Mon, 10 Nov 2014 17:14:11 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/cja-edged-art-vendor-interview-crisanderson27.1509/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/cja-edged-art-vendor-interview-crisanderson27.1509/ invalid@example.com (Toothpick) Toothpick Greetings everyone!
Today I present to you Cris Anderson of CJA Edged Art/Scorpion Forge
Thank you Cris for providing us with an insight in to your life and business!
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View attachment 2727 Who are you? Where are you located? (Tell us a little about yourself)
View attachment 2726 My name is Cris Anderson. I currently reside in Phoenix, AZ (actually Glendale, but close enough). I'm primarily a single Dad doing my best to raise my three kids. Outside of...

CJA Edged Art Vendor Interview (CrisAnderson27)]]> 19 Interview with Chef Sachem Allison Sun, 19 Oct 2014 00:26:40 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/interview-with-chef-sachem-allison.1307/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/interview-with-chef-sachem-allison.1307/ invalid@example.com (MotoMike) MotoMike View attachment 1929

We bring you our second installment of The Chef’s Table. It is becoming clear that the life of a chef is not at all what I had imagined. Up next is Sachem Allison. His friends call him Son.

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View attachment 1931 Hi Son, thanks for agreeing to share your story with us. Can you start by telling us who you are? ​

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Interview with Chef Sachem Allison]]> 69 Pro Craftsman Pierre Rodrigue Interview Tue, 15 Jul 2014 06:19:32 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/pro-craftsman-pierre-rodrigue-interview.1034/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/pro-craftsman-pierre-rodrigue-interview.1034/ invalid@example.com (Toothpick) Toothpick View attachment 995 Greetings everyone! Here is your chance to learn a little more about Pierre Rodrigue, the proprietor of Rodrigue Knives. Pierre graciously took time away from the workshop to answer a few questions for us and we truly appreciate him doing this for everyone here. Below is some fantastic insight in to Rodrigue Knives and the man behind the business. Kindly devote a few minutes and enjoy the interview!


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Pro Craftsman Pierre Rodrigue Interview]]> 13 Mr.Magnus Interview Sat, 12 Jul 2014 20:35:30 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/mr-magnus-interview.1166/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/mr-magnus-interview.1166/ invalid@example.com (Toothpick) Toothpick View attachment 1887 Who are you in the real world? Where are you from?

View attachment 1886 My name is Magnus, I'm a 26 year old guy working as a CNC engineer. I'm born in Sweden and live here in Stockholm. I'm pretty laid back and enjoy having some beers, cooking with friends and just enjoy life when I'm not working.

Many hobbies.
I been interested in music and instruments since I was very little. I started playing drums as a kid and took lessons for many many...​
Mr.Magnus Interview]]> 8 Chef John Fout interview Thu, 22 May 2014 06:12:40 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/chef-john-fout-interview.881/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/chef-john-fout-interview.881/ invalid@example.com (MotoMike) MotoMike Hello Everyone. KKFora is pleased to bring you another new feature. While reading our Fora, I found myself wondering what all these knife wielding chefs went though in their day to day toiling. Like anything else portrayed in movies and television, I suspected I had not been getting the true story. Some of our member Chefs and Sous Chefs have agreed to tell us what it is like to be in their shoes. When I broached the topic with our own John Fout, he said “Ask away”So with that...​
Chef John Fout interview]]> 31 Dream Burls Interview Mon, 28 Apr 2014 13:56:33 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/dream-burls-interview.694/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/dream-burls-interview.694/ invalid@example.com (Toothpick) Toothpick [​IMG]
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Greetings everyone! It is with great excitement that I present to you the first of many Vendor Interviews here at the KKFora. Here is your chance to learn a little more about Dream Burls. Myron...​
Dream Burls Interview]]> 16 Welcome To Life On The Edge Tue, 08 Apr 2014 15:01:23 +0000 https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/welcome-to-life-on-the-edge.688/ https://www.kitchenknifefora.com/threads/welcome-to-life-on-the-edge.688/ invalid@example.com (James) James
This new area of the forum will be here for exclusive new content exploring those who help make our community unique to us. Here you will find interviews with our great Vendors, what they do, how they came to do it, and what gives them the passion they have. As well as explore some of the members who use their knives for a living. there will be lots of great articles not only to read, but to engage with as well as you are free to jump right in with any questions...

Welcome To Life On The Edge]]>