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In 1884, the Swiss pioneer Karl Elsener founded his cutler’s business. A few years later, he paved the way for an unparalleled company history by developing the legendary «Original Swiss Army Knife». Victorinox produces and sells unique, high quality products worldwide which are of practical use in differing areas of life: Swiss Army Knives, Cutlery, Watches, Travel Gear and Fragrances. The head office of the company is in Ibach, Schwyz, in the heart of Switzerland.

For nearly 40 years, Benchmade has evolved from a small garage in Southern California to a thriving knife manufacturing business located in Oregon City, OR. Motivated to design a knife that embodied the latest manufacturing technology and material, Les de Asis turned his passion into a family-owned and operated business that continues to set the standards for production knife manufacturing around the world. Benchmade’s state of the art facility in Oregon City provides convenient access to downtown Portland, the Oregon Coast, and Mt. Hood, making it easy to immerse yourself in the incredible recreational opportunities and the beauty of our home state. Our team of 400+ employees is dedicated to building dependable American products that are capable of serving a wide range of applications and lifestyles, reflected by our diverse product offering. There is one thing we all have in common: The mastery of our craft. It’s the thing that drives us, consumes our minds, and challenges us to be better. It requires relentless work ethic and tireless innovation. It’s a no-nonsense, no-exception, make-it-right drive for constant betterment. We make knives that are meant to be yours, for life. And we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Kai USA, Ltd. is dedicated to continuing to innovate, to design and manufacture top-quality products, and, most importantly, to serve the needs of its customers and fans throughout the world. Kershaw Knives is part of the KAI Corporation, a family-owned company located in Seki City, Japan and which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2008. It is privately held and is run by Mr. Koji Endo, the third generation to run the company. KAI is the major manufacturer and distributor of disposable razors, surgical tools, personal care products and housewares in Japan. The KAI USA, Ltd. division, led by Mr. Jack Igarashi, is responsible for the Kershaw Knives, Zero Tolerance Knives, and Shun Cutlery brands. KAI USA, Ltd. manufactures many of its Kershaw brand products in a 55,000 sq. ft. facility in Tualatin, Oregon. In order to be as sustainable as possible, the company recycles and reuses materials used in the manufacturing process, including oil, coolant, and steel. Each product is backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. We will repair or replace any of our knives found to have manufacturing or materials defects for the life of its original owner. In addition, we will re-sharpen any Kershaw or Zero Tolerance brand knife free of charge.