canadian makers recognition for canada day

[noob93]

okay so Its canada day and i was wondering who everyones favourite canadian makers are and why. photos would be cool if you had any.

 

[stabman]

Rick Marchand.

Have this forged karambit he made:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/711850-Kuku-(Kerambit)

 

[WadeWilson]

Stabman, that is, by far, one of the best kerambits I have ever seen. You still have it?

 

[stabman]

Stabman, that is, by far, one of the best kerambits I have ever seen. You still have it?

Yep.

To cook steak! :thumbup:

 

[marcus52AR]

Rod Olson makes some gorgeous looking knives!

 

[noob93]

Very cool thank you for the pics

 

[G. Scott H.]

Brian Tighe. Weird, wonderful, and unique designs. Also, how can you not dig a dude who looks like a mad hippie scientist? :thumbup:

 

[noob93]

Very cool design iv definitely kept an eye on his stuff for a while now. Although I'm more of a user and probably wouldn't have the heart of money to carry one of his blades

 

[eon blue apocalypse]

Rick Marchand.

Have this forged karambit he made:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/711850-Kuku-(Kerambit)

That thing is gorgeous!!! Congrats and happy Canada Day!

 

[Danke42]

I'll put Darcy Ellis here up for a nod.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...What-are-you-bringing?p=15976634#post15976634

 

[savage99]

Anyone here heard of ted bollenbach I believe is was a manitoban maker. My father has one of his knives that he picked up in the early 80's. It's very well done.

 

[ATJ999]

Someone already posted Rod Olson, but I will 2nd that! Got a Damasteel/Timascus flipper from him. Fantastic work!

 

[noob93]

Awesome guys keep me coming. It seems we have a lot of artsy type of knife makers around here. Any that make a nice user that doesn't cost an arm and a leg?

 

[leghog]

I like production knives, and I like Grohmann for Canadian production fixed blades. Simply put, they are iconic.

#3 Army

#2 Trout and Bird. Gave this to a friend at the local IWLA chapter.

 

[noob93]

ya there pretty ergonomic. I didnt think they would be until I held one and was very impressed although I think they could use a better steel for the price imho.

 

[stargawker]

Scott Laughlin of Sandstorm Knives.http://sandstormknives.com

Based in Campbell River, BC. I own 3 of his knives including a chef's knife, hunting knife and custom whittler.

Here are some of his:

 

[Scurvy092]

Kirby Lambert a great maker, a great Canadian and one of the nicest people you can meet:

 

[FullMetalJackass]

Jay West from Spruce Grove ALberta,, because he is very patient with me!
He also makes fantastic hunting and tactical knives.

 

[noob93]

nice knives man I really like that handle on that one on the bottom. I checked some of his work out and it definitely looks good. For the prices hes asking though I couldnt do it. First I know too many great makers for less and second I dont think I would have the heart to really use a 700 dollar knife. If i won the lotto perhaps but Im sure id still look to the other makers who earned their stripes and still sell a working knife for a working man.

 

[noob93]

I have not though that part of canada in the 80s would have still been growing and pretty rural. Do you have any pics?