Forrest Mfg
Last checked: Oct 19, 2026
The full answer: Is Forrest Mfg Made in USA?Verification Summary
American Score
Manufacturing Location
Hudson, MA
Headquarters
Clifton, NJ
Founded
1946
Products Verified
5 products
Evidence Breakdown
Factory Location Specificity
Specific factory city identified
Website Claim
The brand's website says it makes its products in the USA
Manufacturing History
Long record of US manufacturing
Known Overseas Production
No imported lines on record
Verification Notes
Forrest Manufacturing saw blades are precision ground in Clifton, New Jersey. Founded 1946. All blades are manufactured and ground at their NJ facility. Well-known for American craftsmanship.
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Manufacturing Profile
Forrest Mfg manufactures at its factory in Hudson, MA. Founded in 1946, 80 years ago. The 5 Forrest Mfg listings here sit in tools & hardware.
Verification tier
100% average
Very High: strong brand evidence plus city-level origin statements for the products
Factory evidence
Specific city
Hudson, MA
Catalog breadth
5 products
1 category
How we verified Forrest Mfg
Most recent check: Oct 19, 2026
From the brand's website
“…we sell, we insist that every blade and dado be made in the U.S. by skilled workers who share our commitment to quality.”
forrestblades.com · checked Oct 6, 2026
Independent source
“Massachusetts-based Sharp Tool has acquired Forrest Manufacturing, a New Jersey producer of high-quality saw blades.”
hbsdealer.com · checked Sep 20, 2026
Independent source
“Sharp Tool Company has acquired Forrest Manufacturing... Sharp Tool, based in Massachusetts, aims to honor and continue Forrest's legacy while enhancing it with their resources.”
woodworkingnetwork.com · checked Sep 20, 2026
Store listings
We read the live store listing for 5 of the 5 Forrest Mfg products on this page (most recently Oct 19, 2026). None of them states where the product is made, so these products rely on the brand-level evidence above.
Company history
“"On March 15, 1946 Albert Walter Forrest incorporated the A. W. Forrest Manufacturing Company Inc." — founding year 1946 confirmed; current Clifton, NJ facility since 1989.”
forrestblades.com · checked Sep 20, 2026
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Forrest Mfg was founded in 1946 and makes the products listed here in Hudson, MA. The site lists 5 verified American-made Forrest Mfg products.
Albert Forrest's blade company
On March 15, 1946, Albert Walter Forrest incorporated the A. W. Forrest Manufacturing Company. The company worked in Clifton, New Jersey, from 1989 until 2025, and most older reviews describe blades made there.
Its best-known blade is the Woodworker II, a 10-inch general-purpose table saw blade sold in 40- and 80-tooth versions. The line also includes the Chop Master for sliding miter saws, the Duraline Hi-AT for melamine and plastic laminates, a 7-1/4 inch circular saw version of the Woodworker II, and dado sets. Forrest has long offered a resharpening service for its own blades.
The move to Massachusetts
In September 2025 Sharp Tool, a Massachusetts saw blade company, acquired Forrest Manufacturing. Forrest's site now says the New Jersey location is closed and lists 7 Robert Bonazzoli Avenue, Hudson, Massachusetts, as its address, with sharpening handled through a Sharp Tool email address.
The About page still says every blade and dado is made in the U.S. It does not say which plant makes each blade today, so treat a Clifton reference on older packaging or listings as history rather than the current address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forrest Mfg made in the USA?
Yes, for the 5 products listed here. Forrest Mfg manufactures in Hudson, MA. Forrest makes carbide-tipped saw blades and dado sets, including the Woodworker II, in the United States. Sharp Tool of Hudson, Massachusetts, bought the company in 2025 and the New Jersey shop has closed.
Where is Forrest Mfg manufactured?
Forrest Mfg is headquartered in Clifton, NJ. Manufacturing takes place in Hudson, MA.
What Forrest Mfg products can I buy?
The site lists 5 Forrest Mfg products in Tools & Hardware. Each one links to a store that sells it.
When was Forrest Mfg founded?
Forrest Mfg was founded in 1946. Forrest makes carbide-tipped saw blades and dado sets, including the Woodworker II, in the United States. Sharp Tool of Hudson, Massachusetts, bought the company in 2025 and the New Jersey shop has closed.
Where can I buy Forrest Mfg products?
Every Forrest Mfg product listed here links to a store that sells it, either a large online retailer or the brand's own shop.