Born 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.
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
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
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
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