Family-owned American QuickSilver has been making precision machine knives since its founding in 1998. The company serves OEMs and manufacturers worldwide, with a small staff and a reputation built around tight tolerances and high-volume custom work. Its ISO 9001-certified factories perform heat treatment in-house, allowing AQS to control blade hardness and production from start to finish.
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American Cutting EdgeFounded in 1965 by Charlie Biehn, American Cutting Edge manufactures industrial machine knives and precision-ground blades from its Southwest Ohio operation. Still family-owned and guided by the second generation, the former CB Manufacturing combines custom blade production with contract grinding, sharpening, and machining for demanding industrial applications. The company also manufactures and resharpens tungsten-carbide and ceramic razor blades in the United States.MIAMISBURG, OH
KutbestFamily-owned and operated since 1971, Kutbest manufactures and sharpens industrial machine knives for converting operations. Its ownership brings more than 100 years of combined machine-knife expertise, with capabilities spanning circular and perforated knives as well as a full-service rectangular knife division. Kutbest also reconditions anvil sleeves and supplies accessories for circular knife systems.MASON, OH
Louis Martin Custom KnivesFamily-owned since 1993, Louis Martin Custom Knives is a three-generation American knife brand rooted in East Northport, New York. The Martins operate their own dedicated facility, where they forge blades to their specifications before finishing, inspecting, and shipping them from the USA. The company is best known for its distinctive Damascus work and serves customers ranging from working hunters to collectors.EAST NORTHPORT, NY
Cutco CorporationSince 1949, family-owned Cutco Corporation has made American-made knives at its factory in Olean, New York, along with kitchen solutions for home cooks. The small-town manufacturer is known for its Double-D recessed edge, long-running craftsmanship and The Forever Guarantee, which includes free sharpening and service intended to keep products performing like new. Cutco became privately held through a management buyout in 1982 and celebrated 75 years of manufacturing in 2024.OLEAN, NY