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Author: Blue Moose
Made in Canada, Eh? We think that’s important!
If ‘Made in Canada’ is important to you, then one of the first things you need to do is ensure that the knife you are considering to purchase (or any item for that matter) is actually made in Canada. I’ve run across Canadian companies promoting ‘handmade’ knives on their site that are big on bragging […]
Japanese Wa style-handle kitchen knives
Recently I’ve been having fun making knives with Wa handles. Wa handles are a traditional Japanese style knife handle, characterized by a very simple cylindrical shape that does not use pins or bolsters. This results in an overall lighter feel with a blade-forward balance. Wa handles are secured to the knife tang entirely by glue, […]
How to clean and care for your handmade custom knife
My custom knives are handcrafted with the greatest care, but it is still a tool, and like any tool it has to be properly cared for, regardless of how expertly it has been made. Maybe you’ve seen the show Forged in Fire, and watched some of the things they do to knives… all I can […]
The best Father’s Day gift for the BBQ Dad
Are you looking for a great gift idea for Father’s Day, or something special for your BBQ dad? 100% handmade in Canada from heavy duty, high-carbon stainless steel, our custom handcrafted brisket knives make a great gift for the BBQ dad in your life on Father’s Day. Made from heavy duty, high-carbon stainless steel, these […]
Getting married? You’re going to need a sharp knife!
For wedding party gifts, of course! What did you think I meant? It’s wedding season, and a custom handmade knife with their names engraved will make for a very memorial gift for the Best Man and Groomsmen in your wedding party. Bridesmaids will also love to receive a beautiful handmade knife for the kitchen or […]
Handmade BBQ Knives, a Canadian Tradition
It’s spring! And in Canada there is no more sure sign of spring’s arrival than Canadians cleaning their outdoor grills and firing them up. It’s a more certain sign of spring in Canada than the arrival of robins! Spring is here! Canadians love their outdoor grills. After sitting inside during our long dark winters, once […]
About 10 or so reasons to buy custom handmade knives.
Custom handcrafted knives are significantly more expensive than mass-market knives you can get for a few bucks at any department store. So why spend the extra money to purchase a handmade knife? Are handmade knives worth the extra cost? The short answer is YES, absolutely, … of course! But you probably want some more substance […]
A happy customer and his handmade kitchen knife
One of the most gratifying things about making knives comes from making customers happy. I love it when someone is happy with what I’ve made. Recently a customer bought one of my kitchen knives as a present for his son-in-law, Ben, and sent me this photo (above – used with permission). Ben loves his new […]
Camp Fire Tongs Forged from a Ford F150 Pickup Truck
My interest in blacksmithing started with a desire to learn how to forge knives from chunks of old steel. One of the things I love about blacksmithing is that the skills you acquire in that art come in extremely handy for all kinds of things that most people wouldn’t have the werewithal to attempt. The […]