Category Archives: staying sane in quarantine

Forged veggie chopper from reclaimed truck steel

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Blue Moose

One day while walking to the corner grocer, I found a chunk of leaf-spring on the side of the road. It must have fallen off of a passing car or truck. Being a knife-maker, I knew it would be 5160 … Continue reading →

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We Don’t Have It So Bad, at Least We’re Not Storming France!

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Blue Moose

Here we go again, another lockdown! In the province where I live, Ontario, the government has just issued a new round of emergency stay-at-home orders. Among other things, indoor dining at restaurants is completely banned and indoor gatherings severely restricted. … Continue reading →

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You’re never too young to forge!

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Blue Moose

2020 has been a year for learning new hobbies and skills as we find ways to stay sane during the pandemic. We are never too old or too young to try something new. My 8-year old grandson loves hammering on … Continue reading →

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My First Knife

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Blue Moose

I happened to be cleaning my shop the other day and found this ugly old thing… It’s the first knife I ever made, forged from an old lawn mower blade. I don’t think it could have been any uglier if … Continue reading →

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Hobbies in quarantine

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Blue Moose

This year has been one for the history books, as the entire world has been in lockdown and millions of people around the planet are in some form of self-isolation. I haven’t seen friends or family in weeks. My wife … Continue reading →

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