For 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.
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
ZWILLING J.A. Henckels AGSince 1731, ZWILLING J.A. Henckels AG has built its name in German culinary craftsmanship, creating tools and equipment for home cooks and professional kitchens. Its ZWILLING brand is best known for cutlery, while the company also develops cookware and other kitchen essentials for everyday cooking.PLEASANTVILLE, NY
Mercer CulinaryMercer Culinary makes professional cutlery and kitchen tools, with a range that runs from chef knives to sharpening equipment and culinary apparel. Its brands include established lines such as Genesis, Millennia and Hell’s Handle, while the company also serves the trade through chef-focused education, demonstrations and product support. Mercer Culinary is based in Ronkonkoma, New York.RONKONKOMA, NY
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