The Carver's Knife is a retail meat shop that focuses on Manitoba meat. 100% of the meat comes from Manitoba. Support your local farmers. The Carver's Knife was established in 2004 by Calvin Vaags when the borders closed due to the BSE crisis. Since that time the store has grown and has purchased a slaughter facility in Carman. It has also started a wholesale program and sells Manitoba beef through out the city and province.