Category Archives: kitchen knife

Elbows Up! Canada

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Michael Manto

In todays post I’m featuring a couple of my handmade BBQ knives and kitchen choppers that I’ve had engraved with Elbows Up! All my knives are entirely made in Canada. We think that’s important in our current political climate. Celebrate … Continue reading →

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Japanese Wa style-handle kitchen knives

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Blue Moose

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 … Continue reading →

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A Hand Forged Kitchen Paring Knife

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Michael Manto

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 … Continue reading →

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Handmade BBQ Knives, a Canadian Tradition

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Blue Moose

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 … Continue reading →

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A happy customer and his handmade kitchen knife

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Blue Moose

One of the most gratifying things about making knives comes from making customers happy. I love it when someone is happy with what I’ve made. Recently a customer bought one of my kitchen knives as a present for his son-in-law, … Continue reading →

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