The Journal
Welcome to the Rainy Day Forge Journal — I'm Justin, a knifemaker based in Winnipeg, Canada. Here you'll find stories from the shop, tips on using and caring for handmade knives, and a behind-the-scenes look at life in the forge.

Designing a knife with Rainy Day Forge
I receive a fair number of messages from people wanting to get a knife made by me. Some were referred by a friend, some saw a photo of one of my blades online, and others found me through a simple Google search. However they arrive, I’m always glad to hear from folks looking for something meaningful—something built to last.

Heat Treatment: Strength vs Toughness

Blade Show - From Winnipeg to Atlanta

Justin Lamoureux interview on CTV Morning Live Winnipeg

Metal My Way : Best Knife - Winner

Heat-Treating : Protecting Stainless Steel from Oxidisation

Lessons Learned: Overheating Damascus Steel

Spring Break Shenanigans: A Recap of What's Happened in Our Winnipeg Knife Shop

Don't Do That Again
