Wachtman Knife and Tool is a small fixed blade maker based in Ohio. The man behind the name, Alec Wachtman, has been working with steel longer than most folks twice his age. His story starts back when he was just six years old, watching a blacksmith demonstration at a Boy Scouts maple syrup festival. Most kids would’ve walked away thinking it was neat. Alec went home, grabbed his grandfather’s fireplace and a hairdryer, and tried to forge aluminum. It wasn’t a functional knife, but the spark was there, and it never faded. By the time he was...

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Queen Cutlery’s story begins with a different name, Schatt & Morgan Cutlery Company. Founded in 1895 by John W. Schatt and Charles B. Morgan, the business originally operated under the name New York Cutlery Company, with offices in New York City. In 1897, Schatt and Morgan moved their operation to Gowanda, New York, purchasing the old Platts cutlery plant. By 1902, with help from Titusville’s Board of Trade, they relocated once again, this time permanently, to Pennsylvania. Schatt & Morgan officially began production in Titusville in January 1903...

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Half Face Blades was founded in 2015 by retired Navy SEAL Andrew Arrabito with a clear mission: to create knives built for hard use in the real world. What began as a personal project quickly grew into a respected name among military personnel, outdoorsmen, and knife enthusiasts. Andrew Arrabito grew up in Angwin, a small town tucked away in Northern California’s Napa Valley. Surrounded by wilderness, he developed a deep love for the outdoors early, influenced by his older brothers’ fascination with Native American culture and primitive survival skills...

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Tactile Turn began in 2012, founded by Will Hodges to make high-quality, precision-machined pens. Using a manual lathe and a Kickstarter campaign, Hodges introduced the first Tactile Turn models to the everyday carry community. As demand grew, the company transitioned from manual machines to CNC equipment, allowing for greater consistency and production capacity. The growth of Tactile Turn accelerated in 2018 when John Havel joined the team, bringing experience in branding, web development, and marketing. Between 2018 and 2020, the company saw significant...

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