From 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.
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
Louis Martin Custom KnivesFamily-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.EAST NORTHPORT, NY
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
BnB KnivesBnB Knives was created in 2016 by a third-generation knife maker, bringing a family knife-making tradition to its Terre Hill, Pennsylvania operation. The company focuses on carefully controlled production and backs every knife with a lifetime manufacturer guarantee.TERRE HILL, PA