Since 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.
Warther CutleryBorn from Ernest “Mooney” Warther’s first kitchen knife for his mother in 1902, Warther Cutlery handcrafts American-made kitchen knives and culinary wood products in Dover, Ohio. The family business has carried Mooney’s knife-making methods through multiple generations, with the shop still emphasizing the hand-crafted tradition that began more than 120 years ago. Its knives are backed by a lifetime sharpening service and guarantee.DOVER, OH
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
GinsuFor more than 40 years, Ginsu has made kitchen cutlery, building its name on sharp, reliable knives that reached millions of American homes through pioneering television infomercials. Conceived by Ed Valenti and Barry Becher, the brand now serves both everyday cooks and professional chefs with balanced designs and lasting sharpness.WOOSTER, 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