Looking for something unique, that one-of-a-kind gift for someone special? The humble paring knife is one of the most frequently used and handiest tools we have in the kitchen. Everyone who likes to cook needs one, and even people who don’t like to cook still need one. What better gift for that cook in your life than a custom, one-of-a-kind paring knife that’s been handmade by a local artisan?
A handmade knife makes a wonderful gift because it’s beautiful, artistic and practical. The perfect combination of function and art that will last a lifetime, (and they will think of you every time they pick it up to use!)
I recently got an online inquiry about my custom paring knives, so for today’s blog I decided to pull together a picture gallery to feature a few of them. If any happen to catch your eye, it can be ordered online here.
All of these knives are handmade in Ontario, using Canadian and U.S. steel and locally sourced hardwood. Some of these can also be found in the kitchen gallery here on this site.
Forged from a truck leaf spring.
And treated with an acid etch finish.
Stainless steel paring knife.
With a leather case for safely carrying in your backpack, car or picnic basket for outings.
Forged from steel cable.
With a deer antler handle.
Stainless steel paring knife.
With solid black micarta handles and brass pins.
Forged paring knife.
Hand forged from a truck spring and polished, with a solid hardwood handle.
Beautiful & stylish stainless steel.
Stainless steel with solid red handle and large brass pins.
Hardwood handle with 6 brass pins.
And stainless steel blade.
Paring knife for the kitchen and picnics.
Comes complete with an all leather, handstitched case.