About Us
We are a family-owned and operated business located in Brisco, BC (close to Radium Hot Springs).
Our Mission is to...
Provide the highest quality products, services, and information to our customers and show them we are as passionate about knifemaking as they are.
Who we are ...
Curtis Nicholls, President, and CEO, is a long-time knifemaker of hunting, pocket, and chef knives. He has worked in sawmill quality control where he developed his expertise to evaluate good quality knifemaking products. Before that, he had several years in the construction industry where he became proficient in electrical, plumbing, framing, drywall, roofing, and welding. When he is not running the company or making knives he enjoys hunting, fishing, dog training, outdoor activities, and small project fabricating.
He is focused on customer service and is always willing to “go the extra mile”.
Marsha Lasser, Operations Manager, is a long time business person and Curtis’s wife. She owned two companies before starting Wildside Pizzeria in Radium BC. After almost 10 years of building the business she sold it 2 years ago. She is now working with Curtis managing the Operations and getting packages out asap. In her spare time she keeps track of her 8 goats, 2 dogs, 3 cats and 16 chickens, plays golf and loves camping.
She is focused on creating the best experience for our customers.
Frances Lasser, Marketing Manager, is Curtis’ sister-in-law and Marsha’s sister. She comes to Canadian Knifemaker after running a successful consulting business in health care. She appreciates the creativity of the knifemaker in designing, material choices, and making beautiful custom knives. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking (with custom knives), ocean kayaking, running, and growing organic garlic on her farm on Vancouver Island.
She is focused on promoting the company and writing Knifemaker profiles.
Freddie, Quality Control Goat, is four years old and he has a good nose for quality. That is when he is not fainting.... yes he is a fainting goat. Whenever something frightens him he falls over and remains unconscious for several seconds. So far that has not happened with any new product.
He is focused on checking our products ... when he is not eating or fainting!
Ted, Head of Security, is a 2-year-old Golden Retriever / Bernese Mountain Dog cross. Two breeds that are known for their good nature rather than their guarding traits. But Ted tries his best to be serious about guarding our products.
He is focused on guarding our products … when he is not playing, chasing the chickens, or testing Marsha’s patience.
Our Values are ...
1. We value our customers every step of the way.
2. We are available to answer questions to ensure we provide the right product, for the right project.
3. We have high-quality products and diversified, unique product lines.
4. We are respectful, honest, hard-working, and value integrity.
5. We work to create a sense of community of amongst knifemakers in Canada by featuring Knifemakers in our Newsletter and via social media.
6. We are socially responsible for the environment and waste management by recycling as much as possible.