Tag: bladesmith

In this episode of Hello Austin County, Shelley Stuessel-Brian interviews Cowboy Szymanski, the owner of Phenix Knives in Bellville, Texas, about his 27-year journey as a bladesmith. Cowboy shares how he transformed Bellville’s historic 1891 blacksmith shop into a thriving hub for knife-making, hands-on workshops, and community engagement before expanding to a larger facility. He also discusses the Texas Select Custom Cutlery Event, his passion for teaching, and the future of Phenix Knives as a landmark for craftsmanship and tradition.