KA-BAR is an Olean, New York knife maker with roots reaching back to 1898. Its wartime heritage is closely tied to the USMC utility knife, developed during World War II and still made for service members, outdoor users, and collectors.
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
MTK IncFrom its beginnings in a Vero Beach apartment, Microtech has spent more than three decades designing and making American-made tactical and utilitarian knives, with Out The Front models at the heart of its work since 1994. Founded by Anthony and Susan Marfione, the company now operates from Mills River and pairs precision blade-craft with modern manufacturing, supporting local labor and backing its knives with a lifetime warranty.BRADFORD, PA
OVS Knife CoVeteran-owned and Ohio-based, OVS Knife Co. brings more than 50 years of experience to the industrial cutting and processing industry. The company is known for durable, customized solutions and for working from a customer’s sample, drawing, or existing part when a standard replacement will not do. OVS serves manufacturers that depend on precise, long-running cutting performance.AKRON, OH
Redi-EdgeSince 1994, Redi-Edge has manufactured compact knife sharpeners in the United States, including the field-proven Tactical Pro developed in response to a request from U.S. Army Rangers. Its sharpeners use preset angles and durable Duromite cutters to give users a repeatable edge, with products backed by a limited lifetime warranty.BARBERTON, OH