Category Archives: News

Another Henckels knife handle repair

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Michael Manto

A lot of customers bring me knives with broken handles to repair, and over the years I’ve repaired a lot of Henckels which tend to crack and lose entire chunks of material from the handle. Last November someone brought me … Continue reading →

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My latest chef’s knife with Japanese style handle

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Michael Manto

I just finished this large chef’s knife. It’s a special custom order for a customer, so this one is already sold, but it is available on backorder. But I’m very happy with how it turned out and wanted to share … Continue reading →

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Repairing cracked Henckels knife handles

Posted on November 19, 2025 by M&M

I recently repaired a set of Henckels knives for a customer. The handles had become badly cracked, and chunks were coming off. It was an interesting project and the interior construction of the tang, with its curves and a ridge … Continue reading →

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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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To help Canadians buy Canadian, I’ve cut my prices drastically

Posted on March 8, 2025 by Blue Moose

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 … Continue reading →

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Stay Sharp! Sharp Knives Are Safer and Easier to Use

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Blue Moose

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, … Continue reading →

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We now ship for $29 anywhere in Canada!

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Blue Moose

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! … Continue reading →

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The Great Lakes Custom Knife Show for 2023 Is Coming!

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Michael Manto

*** 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 … Continue reading →

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Support Ukraine!

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Blue Moose

Recently I was doing some research into charitable organizations that are assisting the people of Ukraine. In today’s blog I decided to share these lists. Thank you for reading my post. The Washington Post and The Globe and Mail have both published lists … Continue reading →

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We’re Under Construction…

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Michael Manto

Welcome to my new website and thanks for visiting. Blue Moose Forge has been around for about 4 years, but the website is new. I’m a Canadian knife maker in Brantford, Ontario. Building websites is very different from building knives, … Continue reading →

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