Family-owned since 1993, Louis Martin Custom Knives is a three-generation American knife brand rooted in East Northport, New York. The Martins operate their own dedicated facility, where they forge blades to their specifications before finishing, inspecting, and shipping them from the USA. The company is best known for its distinctive Damascus work and serves customers ranging from working hunters to collectors.
L.T. Wright Handcrafted KnivesFrom a Wintersville, Ohio shop, L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives makes handmade knives for hunting, bushcraft, field use, and the kitchen. L.T. Wright began with a kit knife for his father and grew the business from a basement workshop into a team of craftsmen who still test designs and steels before putting them into production. The company backs its American-made knives with a lifetime guarantee and intends them to be passed down for generations.WINTERSVILLE, OH
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
American QuickSilver CompanyFamily-owned American QuickSilver has been making precision machine knives since its founding in 1998. The company serves OEMs and manufacturers worldwide, with a small staff and a reputation built around tight tolerances and high-volume custom work. Its ISO 9001-certified factories perform heat treatment in-house, allowing AQS to control blade hardness and production from start to finish.CINCINNATI, OH
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