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Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a handmade kitchen knife
For Valentines Day, consider getting that special someone in your life a hand made knife, forged by hand in Canada from reclaimed steel. For today’s post, I want to show off a couple of my favorite projects that would make really unique and special gifts. Both are handy, very versatile kitchen knives forged from high […]
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, […]
A Hand Forged Kitchen Paring Knife
Looking for a unique gift for someone special? Have you considered a paring knife, forged by hand? It doesn’t sound very sexy, I’ll admit, but think about it. The humble paring knife is one of the most frequently used and handiest tools we can have in the kitchen. Everyone who likes to cook needs one, […]
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 Great Lakes Custom Knife Show for 2023 Is Coming!
*** I’m excited to announce that I will be an exhibitor at the Great Lakes Custom Knife Show coming next month, August 19. Come by and visit me at my table, and spend the day in beautiful Goderich Ontario. About 25 Canadian custom knife makers are participating. Link to the Great Lakes Custom Knife Show… […]
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 […]