For today’s blog I’m going to talk about another one of my favorite projects, a nice little kitchen paring knife I forged from a chunk of steel cable (of the type used for elevators). I folded the steel over several times to create a layered ‘Damascus’ tear-drop effect. It’s hard to see in some of […]
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Need a Father’s Day Gift? Get Dad a BBQ brisket knife!!
Our BBQ knives are big, rugged and entirely made by hand in Brantford Ontario from Canadian materials. And this week I’m cutting prices like crazy for Dad’s day, from my regular price of $325 down to $195. This week only though, so act fast! Check it out… This is a rugged, tough brisket knife ideal […]
We now ship for $19 anywhere in Canada!
We’re very excited to announce that we can now offer shipping at the low cost of $19 to anyplace in Canada, for all knives purchased from our website. Or, you can pickup your order for free at our Brantford location! There is no minimum order.
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 one of my favorite projects that would make for a very unique gift – a small paring knife I hand hand 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 […]