485: Josh Smith—Made FOR America
5/19/20261 hr 30 min
Founder and president of Montana Knife Company Josh Smith sits down with Mike to discuss his unlikely path from working as a lineman to becoming one of America's premier master bladesmiths. The conversation dives into the grit, craftsmanship, and obsession with quality that helped turn a small operation into one of the fastest-growing knife manufacturers in the country.
The two also talk about the grand opening of MKC's brand-new 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Missoula, where Josh explains why controlling his supply chain matters now more than ever—and what "Made in America" actually requires behind the scenes. Along the way, Josh gives Mike an exclusive look at a brand-new blade that hasn't been released to the public yet.
It's a conversation about work ethic, American manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and the sharp edge between tradition and innovation.
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Mike Rowe· Host1:15
[upbeat music] Well, it's the way I heard it, as you probably knew. I'm Mike, and, uh, my guest today is Josh. And with me in PH3 is Chuck. Should I be more formal with the names, you think?