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
Justin Lamoureux Justin Lamoureux

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.

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