WHAT WE DO
OEM knife manufacturing
Our OEM shop specializes in taking on overflow work from smaller knife companies. We understand that knife designers and manufacturers often have limited resources and may not have the capacity to handle all their machining needs in-house. That's where we come in – we offer overflow work for these companies, ensuring that their production never misses a beat. Our goal is to help these companies meet their production demands as their business grows, by providing high-quality CNC machining, assembly, and finishing services.
Our state-of-the-art CNC machining equipment and experienced machinists allow us to produce precise and consistent parts that meet the exacting standards of the high end knife industry. We also offer assembly services, which means we can take care of everything from the individual parts to the finished product, ensuring a seamless and efficient production process.
In addition to our machining and assembly services, we also offer a range of finishes, including bead blasting and tumbling. Our award winning folding knife designer can also provide folding knife design consulting, helping our clients create innovative and functional knife designs that stand out in the market. We can also design and create CNC machine fixtures specifically for your CNC machine which will allow you to produce parts more efficiently and accurately, saving you time and money without the downtime it takes to make fixtures in your production machines.
Our OEM knife company facility is committed to providing high-quality knives that meet the unique needs and specifications of each of our clients. Contact us today to discuss your project and let us show you how we can help take your business to the next level.
Prototyping Services
In addition to manufacturing services, we also offer a unique all inclusive prototyping service. A typical example would be the following:
Step One: The customer supplies drawings- whether it be a napkin drawing, CAD file, or anything in between- and I personally flesh out the design.
Step Two: Upon customer approval of design, we 3D print the design to check ergonomics, lockup, size, etc. Multiple printed iterations may be needed to get the design perfect.
Step Three: Upon customer’s approval of printed model, we manufacture a small batch (usually 12 knives) of fully functional prototypes for the customer to ensure quality, finish, feel, and function.
The cost of this service varies based on final product’s material, size, and quantity of prototypes desired, but for example, a project designing a simple 4” blade, lock bar style knife made of AEB-L, stainless steel handles and G10 scales would cost about $5,300 including modeling time, as many 3D printed models it takes for the customer to be satisfied, all the tooling and fixturing needed, and 12 prototype blades, with the final design being owned by the customer.