# Episode 204: The Maker Knife with Giaco Whatever

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2019-03-01
- Length: 1h 01m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-03-01-episode-204-the-maker-knife-with-giaco-whatever
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-204-the-maker-knife-with-giaco-whatever

## Summary

Giaco Whatever, founder of Third Coast Craftsman, discusses the design, manufacturing, and crowdfunding of the Maker Knife with hosts Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto. Giaco explains how he used 3D printing for early prototypes and EDM machining in China for production, while detailing the stress of fulfilling pre-orders and his strategy for future products. The conversation also covers Giaco's acquisition of a large factory via foreclosure auction and his approach to building a sustainable, creator-led business without external investors.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-03-01-episode-204-the-maker-knife-with-giaco-whatever#t=1) Introduction and Workbench Con Recap
- [5:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-03-01-episode-204-the-maker-knife-with-giaco-whatever#t=342) Maker Knife Design and Customization
- [9:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-03-01-episode-204-the-maker-knife-with-giaco-whatever#t=557) Prototyping with 3D Printing and Fusion
- [38:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-03-01-episode-204-the-maker-knife-with-giaco-whatever#t=2320) Manufacturing Challenges and EDM Machining
- [17:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-03-01-episode-204-the-maker-knife-with-giaco-whatever#t=1064) Factory Acquisition and Shop Setup
- [21:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-03-01-episode-204-the-maker-knife-with-giaco-whatever#t=1299) Crowdfunding Strategy and Future Products

## Topics

- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Maker Knife (product)
- Kickstarter (other)
- Indiegogo (other)
- Fusion (tool)
- Glow Forge (tool)
- RC Explorer (other)
- Switch and Lever (other)
- Third Coast Craftsman (company)

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