Founded in 1910, Utica Cutlery Company is a third-generation, family-owned cutlery manufacturer that has continuously made pocket knives in Utica, New York. Its approximately 100,000-square-foot factory and office produce cutlery and tools, including products made in Upstate New York under private-label arrangements.
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
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
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
KutbestFamily-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.MASON, OH