who we are

Backwoods Knife and Forge is a small company located in Whitecourt, Alberta, Canada.

We are a husband and wife team that take great pride in the products we produce, specializing in Damascus blades of any shape and size. We manufacture knives from our own line-up, as well as welcome custom orders.

  • Conrad Hughson

    Before starting blade smithing, I worked as a mechanic for 13 years, rebuilding engines and performing general repairs. I also was a co-owner of a welding shop for 7 years, building everything from small ATV trailers to office trailers for the oilfield.

    Woodworking has always been a passion of mine. For a few years, Kim and I created rustic furniture from Pine and Diamond Willow.

    In 2010 I found out that I had MS, which was starting to affect my left leg and right hand. The size of the projects I could take on had to be scaled down significantly, as I could not physically do what I wanted.

    When I discovered blade smithing, it satisfied all my interests from metalworking and welding to woodworking, so it was a good fit for my change in health.

  • Kim Hughson

    This talented woman has an incredible eye for detail and enjoys creating handmade items as I do. We have created many rustic pieces together over the years, from small decorations to large furniture pieces.

  • Our Promise

    We want you to be happy! We offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee, meaning that if the product does not meet your expectations during that time for any reason, just ship it back to us (you are responsible for shipping/insurance costs) in its original condition and we will refund the original purchase price, minus the original shipping charges.

    We stand behind the quality of our products by offering a lifetime warranty against defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser.

    Our warranty excludes:

    -normal wear and tear

    -damage from inappropriate use or care.

    If you run into trouble, please contact us. Once we understand the circumstances of your issue we will decide how to best rectify the problem.