Family-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.
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
The Blade Manufacturing CompanySince 1946, The Blade Manufacturing Company has made industrial saw blades and circular knives, pairing custom blade work and sharpening with technical guidance. Founded by brothers Charlie, Frank and Steve Callahan, the Columbus company remains in Callahan family hands, with fourth-generation members Dan and Mike involved in day-to-day management. Its experience has been passed from one generation to the next since the original blades went through production.COLUMBUS, OH
Hamilton Industrial Knife & MachineFounded in 1961, Hamilton Industrial Knife & Machine manufactures industrial machine knives and parts in Hamilton, Ohio, pairing new and custom blades with sharpening and related services. Its team draws on more than 55 years of experience to help customers define practical cutting solutions, including precision machining from customer drawings and sharpening on the same machines used to make its shear blades. The company serves customers across the United States and internationally.HAMILTON, OH
Great Lakes Industrial KnifeGreat Lakes Industrial Knife is an Akron manufacturer with more than four decades of experience helping industrial customers keep cutting equipment in service. Its 50,000-square-foot, U.S.-based facility produces custom industrial blades and restores worn components through precision sharpening and repair.AKRON, OH