The Cutco Story

Cutco® Knives have been made for more than 70 years at our factory in Olean, New York. Made in America is more than where we manufacture our knives. It is a deep-rooted commitment to providing American jobs that support families, quality American products and exceptional American service. All Cutco Knives are American made, and we are committed to keeping it that way.

Superior craftsmanship, attention to detail and a commitment to exceptional service have put Cutco at the center of many family meals and made it the cutlery home cooks have relied on for decades.

All Cutco® Products are backed by The Forever Guarantee. This is Cutco’s unwavering promise and it is at the heart of everything we do. Performance is guaranteed and this includes free sharpening.* If at any time you are not satisfied with the performance of your product, we will correct the problem or replace the product. Whether you made the initial purchase or you received Cutco as a gift, it is Cutco’s guarantee that your products will perform like new forever.

Cutco is the knife of cooks, a community of creators that cook to share, not impress. We believe cooking gathers family and friends around the table to create long-lasting memories shared through the experience of food.

*A nominal return shipping fee applies.

The name Cutco comes from the name of a company once owned by Alcoa, Cooking UTensil COmpany.

Cutco was created as product for Wear-Ever Aluminum, which at the time was a division of ALCOA. The company evolved from there, eventually adding its signature wedge-lock handle and placing the Double-D® recessed edge on some of its knives. Two things that have never changed are its commitment to fine craftsmanship and The Forever Guarantee.

The company as it exists today was formed in 1982 following a management buyout that took the company private. It was a leap of faith for the management team that bought the company, but it was that moment that secured Cutco’s future for generations to come.

Discover the rich heritage of Cutco Cutlery and KA-BAR Knives, which spans generations. Learn how Cutco Knives are made in Olean, New York – where tradition and state-of-the-art technology come together to make knives that are built to last and backed by The Forever Guarantee. Displays include story boards, antique kitchen cutlery, military knives and pocket knives. See historical photographs and documents.

Cutco and KA-BAR products may be purchased at the center and you can also leave your Cutco products for factory sharpening.