Traditional American pocket knives, made in Bradford, PA
✅ Made in USA
Where Case products are made
🏭 Case manufactures its knives in Bradford, Pennsylvania, where skilled workers assemble and finish traditional slip-joint pocket knives and fixed blades. Case is owned by fellow Bradford company Zippo.
The story
W.R. Case & Sons traces to 1889 and settled in Bradford, Pennsylvania, becoming famous for traditional slip-joint pocket knives collected across generations.
Owned since 1993 by Zippo, Case keeps two American icons manufacturing in the same Pennsylvania town.
Why they matter
Case keeps traditional American knife-making alive in Pennsylvania at a time when most knives are imported.
Its knives are heirloom-quality and collectible, supporting skilled domestic jobs.
Where to buy
Shop Case Knives and other American-made brands at the Buy American Store.
Frequently asked questions
Where are Case knives made?
In Bradford, Pennsylvania.
Who owns Case?
Zippo Manufacturing, also based in Bradford, PA.
Are Case knives collectible?
Yes — Case is one of the most collected American knife brands.
