Founded in 1952 as Expert Cutlery, Klein Cutlery makes American-made scissors and shears for professional cutting work, from barbering and textiles to poultry and industrial applications. The company has grown from a five-person shop producing about 600 pairs a week into what it describes as the largest U.S. manufacturer of hot-forged scissors and shears, while also offering sharpening services for cutting tools.
Symphony ShearsWith roots reaching back to 1920, Symphony Shears makes professional shears by hand in the United States, blending German engineering with generations of Eickert family craft. The Fremont, Ohio, factory also reconditions any brand of shear by hand, drawing on five generations of scissor-manufacturing experience and the same machines used to make its own tools. Symphony backs its shears with a lifetime warranty against defects in materials or workmanship.FREMONT, OH
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
ClaussSince 1877, Clauss has made professional-grade cutting tools and shears for demanding daily work as well as discerning home users. Its tools are built from superior-grade steel and through-hardened to hold an edge through extended use and repeated sharpening, with task-focused designs such as the adjustable UltraFlex shears accommodating gloved hands.FREMONT, 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