American kitchen cutlery manufactured in Olean, New York since 1949.
1949
Olean, NY
Olean, New York
Family-owned (independent since 1982)
✓ Made in USA
Where Cutco products are made
Manufacturing
Olean, New York, USA. Every Cutco knife is forged, ground, and assembled at the company’s factory in Olean, where Cutco has made cutlery since 1949 and backs every piece with a Forever Guarantee.
The honest note: All Cutco knives and kitchen tools are made in Olean, New York. Cutco is sold primarily through its direct-sales arm rather than in retail stores.
The story
Cutco was founded in 1949 — the name comes from the Cooking Utensil Company, a venture of Alcoa and Case Cutlery. Family-owned and independent since 1982, it still forges its knives in Olean, New York, and stands behind them with a lifetime Forever Guarantee.
Why Buy American Campaign features Cutco
Cutco is one of the few American kitchen-knife makers left, and it never offshored. Buying Cutco keeps skilled cutlery jobs in upstate New York and puts a guaranteed-for-life, American-made knife in your kitchen.
Frequently asked questions
Are Cutco knives made in the USA?
Yes — every Cutco knife is made in Olean, New York.
What is the Cutco guarantee?
Cutco backs its products with a Forever Guarantee covering performance and sharpening.
Is Cutco family-owned?
Yes, Cutco has been independent and family-owned since 1982.
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