Is Kershaw Made in USA?
Last checked Oct 16, 2026 · 25 verified products · see the evidence
Partially — Some Products Made in USA
Kershaw's core product lines are made in the USA in Tualatin, OR, but the brand has known exceptions where some products are manufactured overseas. Look for explicit "Made in USA" labeling on individual items.
American Score
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Manufacturing Details
- Made in
- Tualatin, OR
- Headquarters
- Tualatin, OR
- Location detail
- Specific city confirmed
- History
- Long-established (50+ years)
- Founded
- 1974
- Note
- Some product lines manufactured overseas
How we verified Kershaw
Most recent check: Oct 16, 2026
From the brand's website
US-manufacturing statement found on kershaw.kaiusa.com · checked Oct 11, 2026
Independent source
“Due to an expanding market, the facilities were moved to a larger production site in 2003 located in Tualatin, Oregon.”
en.wikipedia.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
Amazon listings
We read the live Amazon listing for 25 of the 25 Kershaw products on this page (most recently Oct 13, 2026). 17 of them state US origin on the listing itself:
- “Made in the USA” on Kershaw Leek Pocket Knife 1660 3-Inch SpeedSafe Assisted Opening
- “Made in the USA” on Kershaw Leek Composite Blade 1660CB 3-Inch D2/14C28N Steel
- “Made in the USA” on Kershaw Blur 1670S30V CPM S30V Stonewash Folding Knife
Ongoing monitoring
We scan news for factory closures, offshoring and ownership changes. Last scan Oct 16, 2026: no change found.
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About Kershaw
Kershaw Knives has manufactured premium folding knives in Tualatin, Oregon since 1974, with their USA-made lines — including the iconic Leek, Blur, and Launch series — produced entirely at their Pacific Northwest facility using American steel and precision CNC machining.
Heritage & History
Kershaw Knives was founded in 1974 by Pete Kershaw, a veteran of the American cutlery industry who had previously worked at Gerber Legendary Blades in Portland, Oregon. Kershaw established his company with the goal of producing high-quality knives at accessible price points, setting up manufacturing in Tualatin, Oregon — just south of Portland in the Willamette Valley. The company was acquired in 1977 by Kai Group, a Japanese cutlery conglomerate, but the Oregon manufacturing operation was preserved and expanded.
The partnership with designer Ken Onion in the late 1990s transformed Kershaw from a respected but niche maker into one of America's most popular knife brands. Onion's SpeedSafe assisted-opening mechanism, first introduced on the Kershaw Leek in 2002, became a defining feature of the brand and spawned an entire family of 'allium-series' knives — the Leek, Scallion, Chive, and Shallot — all named after the onion family in honor of their designer. The Leek became one of the best-selling American-made folding knives in history, and the Blur followed as the workhorse counterpart with its Trac-Tec textured grip.
Made in Tualatin, Oregon
Kershaw's Tualatin, Oregon facility produces the brand's USA-made knife lines using a combination of CNC machining, laser cutting, heat treatment, and hand finishing. The factory processes American and Scandinavian steels — including 14C28N Sandvik stainless, CPM-154 powder steel, CPM S30V, and 420HC — into blades that are ground, heat-treated, and sharpened on-site. Aluminum and steel handles are CNC-machined and anodized at the facility.
Not all Kershaw knives are made in the USA — the company clearly distinguishes between its Oregon-made lines and its overseas-produced models. The USA-made collection includes the Leek (all 1660 variants), Blur (all 1670 variants), Launch automatic series, Dividend, Chive, Scallion, Shallot, Link, and Bareknuckle. Each USA-made knife carries a 'Made in USA' stamp on the blade. Models like the Natrix and Atmos are produced at Kai Group facilities in Asia, and are not represented in this collection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kershaw made in the USA?
Kershaw is partially made in the United States. Core product lines are American-made in Tualatin, OR, but some products have known exceptions. USA-made lines (Leek, Blur, Launch, Dividend, Chive, Scallion, Shallot, Link, Bareknuckle) manufactured in Tualatin, OR. Some models (Natrix, Atmos) made in China. USA-made products clearly labeled.
Where is Kershaw made?
Kershaw is made in Tualatin, OR. The company is headquartered in Tualatin, OR.
Which Kershaw products are made in the USA?
We carry 25 verified American-made Kershaw products across Tools & Hardware. Every listing links directly to a trusted online store with verified manufacturing evidence.
Are all Kershaw products made in the USA?
Not all Kershaw products are made in the USA. The brand has known product lines or SKUs manufactured outside the United States. Look for explicit "Made in USA" labeling on individual products, or browse our verified Kershaw products which have all passed our verification threshold.