Founded in 1974 by Larry D. Proper in a two-stall garage, PROper Cutter reconditions industrial cutting tools through CNC and manual tool-and-cutter grinding in Guys Mills, Pennsylvania. Now in its second generation of ownership, the company operates from a 5,500-square-foot facility and also supplies made-in-USA cutting tools and PVD coatings. PROper Cutter marked its 50th anniversary in 2024 and serves customers locally and across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.
Star Grinding & SupplyFounded in 2006, family-owned Star Grinding & Supply combines more than 65 years of tooling experience to design, manufacture and sharpen industrial cutting tools in Salem, Ohio. Its Walter five-axis CNC grinder supports customized tool development, while the company also reconditions used tools and offers new tooling through its distributor partnerships. Star Grinding emphasizes quick turnaround and a small-business approach to meeting specific manufacturing needs.SALEM, OH
Better EdgeFounded by Bill Shaffer in 1998, Better Edge restores solid-carbide cutting tools to their original geometries and manufactures high-performance drills, end mills, and custom tooling in southwestern Pennsylvania. Its specialty is true reconditioning rather than simple sharpening, supported by CNC five-axis grinding, detailed inspection, and in-house PVD coating. Better Edge serves metalworking customers across the United States and Canada and is ISO 9001:2015 certified.SCOTTDALE, PA
Cammel Saw CompanyFounded in 1968 as a two-man family business, Canton’s Cammel Saw Company sharpens, supplies, and manufactures cutting tools for manufacturers. The company has grown from a 1,000-square-foot shop into a 10,000-square-foot manufacturing and service facility, while retaining its focus on reconditioning tooling to original specifications and solving custom cutting challenges. Cammel Saw serves customers locally, regionally, and nationally, with pickup and delivery available in its service area.CANTON, OH
Razor Sharp GrindingRazor Sharp Grinding grew from a one-machine basement operation started by Dennis and Eileen Reider in 1967 into a Pottstown tool-grinding manufacturer focused on custom cutting tools and the re-manufacturing and re-sharpening of industrial tooling. Its expanded facility now houses eight Walter CNC tool-and-cutter grinders and a Studer OD/ID grinder, supporting both exacting custom work and urgent machine-down requests. The company also keeps more than half a million dollars’ worth of its own end mills in inventory for immediate shipment or same-day pickup.POTTSTOWN, PA