Made in Canada
Leechtown Blacksmith Co.
In short
Yes, Leechtown Blacksmith Co. makes its products in Canada, in British Columbia. It makes carbon steel pans, chef knives, steak knives and oyster shuckers. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 2021.
Blacksmith Ryan Fogarty started Leechtown Blacksmith Co. in 2021 and named it after a gold rush ghost town near his hometown of Sooke. He hand forges carbon steel pans with riveted handles, plus knives whose blades come from retired saw blades out of coastal mills. Knife handles use salvaged local woods such as arbutus, yew and maple.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Leechtown Blacksmith Co.
- Parent company
- Leechtown Blacksmith Co.
- Products
- Carbon steel pans, chef knives, steak knives and oyster shuckers
- Made in
- British ColumbiaBritish Columbia
- Where to buy
- Online and select retailers such as Knifewear
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Founded
- 2021
- Website
- leechtownblacksmith.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Knife blades are forged from retired sawmill blades, and handle wood is salvaged windfall.
Buying Home & Kitchen made in Canada: what to check
- 01For wooden boards and utensils, ask what wood and finish are used.
- 02For ceramics, ask whether pieces are food safe, and dishwasher and oven safe.
- 03Check whether cookware is made here or only finished or packaged here.
- 04For linens, look for a qualifier; fabric is often imported even when sewn here.
Leechtown Blacksmith Co.: questions people ask
Where are Leechtown Blacksmith Co. products made?
Leechtown Blacksmith Co. makes its products in British Columbia, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.
What does Leechtown Blacksmith Co. make?
Carbon steel pans, chef knives, steak knives and oyster shuckers. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Leechtown Blacksmith Co. a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Leechtown Blacksmith Co. is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Leechtown Blacksmith Co.?
Online and select retailers such as Knifewear. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Leechtown Blacksmith Co. founded?
Leechtown Blacksmith Co. was founded in 2021.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Leechtown Blacksmith Co.?
Yes. Browse Home & Kitchen for more Canadian makers, see other brands from British Columbia further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
