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 […]
Author: Blue Moose
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.
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
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 […]
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 […]