America’s unwarranted tariffs on Canada are stupid, but we’re not panicking. We’ll get through this, and Canadians are responding with a massive grassroots movement boycotting all American made goods. I fully support this boycott, as well as my government’s response to the tariffs with our own reciprocal tariffs on American imports. However, tariffs will be […]
Author: Blue Moose
Stay Sharp! Sharp Knives Are Safer and Easier to Use
A few more tips from your friendly Brantford Ontario knife sharpener. If you’ve invested in quality knives, you’ll want to properly care for them. Here are a few simple rules to keep your knife in pristine condition. Properly cared for, your quality handmade knife will last a lifetime. Kitchen Knives Are for Food Only Use […]
Made in Canada, Eh? We think that’s important!
I’m re-upping this post. Originally I wrote this back in Dec 2023, long before Trump 2.0 started threatening my beloved country Canada. I’ve re-upped it with a few edits. I like the way Charlie Angus, Member of Parliament, recently put it: “Trump’s continual attacks on our country is helping to solidify a national resistance movement. […]
Japanese paring knives with ‘Wa’ handles
The Japanese have a knife and sword making tradition that goes back thousands of years, and they’ve developed several very distinctive styles that have become traditional over the centuries. One of those traditional styles is the petty knife, comparable to the western ‘paring’ knife – a small slim blade that’s standard in every kitchen around […]
Forged Damascus kitchen knife with deer antler handle
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 […]
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 $29 anywhere in Canada!
We’re very excited to announce that we can now offer shipping at the low cost of $29 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.
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
Reality TV Shows – don’t do what they do! Maybe you’ve seen the reality TV show about making knives, Forged in Fire, and watched some of the things they do to their knives? All I can say is don’t do that! Don’t use your knife as a prybar, chopper, axe or screwdriver. Buy one of […]
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 […]