Is Ontario Knife Company Made in USA?
Last checked Nov 6, 2026 · 5 verified products · see the evidence
Verdict · checked Nov 8, 2026
Partly
Ontario Knife Company sells both US-made and imported knives, and since 2023 it has not said where its US production happens. The brand's warranty page says "OKC products manufactured in the United States are backed by a limited lifetime warranty" while "OKC International and globally sourced products are backed by a one-year limited warranty," so the line is mixed by the brand's own account. Its store tags the Old Hickory Butcher, Slicing, Paring, Boning and Cleaver kitchen knives "Made in USA."
| Product line | Made in | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Old Hickory kitchen knives (butcher, slicing, paring, boning, cleaver) | USA (tagged "Made in USA" on ontarioknife.com; plant not named) | Made in USA |
| Old Hickory 5-piece kitchen set and outdoor hunting knife | Not stated by the brand | Origin not stated |
| Military and survival knives (M9 bayonet, Air Force survival knife) | Not stated by the brand | Origin not stated |
| OKC International and globally sourced products | Outside the USA ("globally sourced" per the warranty page) | Imported |
The bigger question is the factory. Knife Magazine reported that on August 1, 2023 Blue Ridge Knives, a wholesale distributor, completed its purchase of OKC's assets from parent Servotronics, after local news reported 56 employees would lose their jobs in Franklinville, New York. The about page still says OKC operates "out of Upstate New York," but it names no current plant. Product pages for the M9 bayonet, the Air Force survival knife and the Old Hickory hunting knife show no origin line, so check the blade stamp or package.
How we checked: On 2026-11-08 we read the about and warranty pages on ontarioknife.com, the store's product data and the product pages for the Old Hickory butcher knife, kitchen set and hunting knife, the M9 combat knife and the Air Force survival knife, plus Knife Magazine's August 2023 report on the Blue Ridge Knives purchase.
Sources: OKC warranty: US-made vs globally sourced products · OKC about page: operating out of Upstate New York since 1889 · Old Hickory butcher knife product page · Knife Magazine: Blue Ridge Knives completes purchase of OKC (Aug 2023)
American Score
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Manufacturing Details
- Made in
- New York (Southern Tier)
- Headquarters
- New York (Southern Tier)
- Location detail
- Regional USA confirmed
- History
- Long record of US manufacturing
- Founded
- 1889
- Note
- Some product lines manufactured overseas
How we verified Ontario Knife Company
Most recent check: Nov 6, 2026
From the brand's website
“OKC products manufactured in the United States are backed by a limited lifetime warranty ... OKC International and globally sourced products are backed by a one-year limited warranty (mixed line - knownExceptions set)”
ontarioknife.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Store listings
We read the live store listing for 5 of the 5 Ontario Knife Company products on this page (most recently Nov 6, 2026). 1 of them states US origin on the listing itself:
- “Made in United States” on Ontario Knife Company Old Hickory OH7026 kitchen knife,Brown
Ongoing monitoring
Under review. A source reports a possible change we are still confirming:
“OKC International and globally sourced products are backed by a one-year limited warranty”
ontarioknife.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Removed products
We have removed 1 Ontario Knife Company product from this site after finding it was not made in the USA. Only the products below remain listed.- Ontario Knife Company Rat II, Satin AUS-8 Stainless Steel Drop-Point Blade Folding Pocket Knife, Black Nylon H · removed Oct 23, 2026
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About Ontario Knife Company
Ontario Knife Company has made knives and tools in New York's Southern Tier since 1889, including Old Hickory kitchen knives and military knives. It also sells imported lines.
Southern Tier knives since 1889
Ontario Knife was founded in 1889 and is based in New York's Southern Tier. It has long supplied the U.S. military and calls itself a major supplier to the Armed Forces. The M9 bayonet and the Air Force survival knife with its sawback blade come from that work. Its civilian lines include Old Hickory kitchen cutlery.
The company also runs Jericho Tool, a contract division that does injection molding, tool and die work and machining for other companies.
US-made and imported, side by side
Ontario sells two kinds of product, and its warranty separates them. Products "manufactured in the United States" get a limited lifetime warranty. "OKC International and globally sourced products" get one year. Look for "Made in the U.S.A." on the listing, packaging or blade before you buy, and treat a one-year warranty as a sign the knife was made abroad.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ontario Knife Company made in the USA?
Partly. Ontario Knife Company makes its core lines in the United States, in New York (Southern Tier), and some of its products are made elsewhere. Upstate New York knife and tool manufacturer founded in 1889, still operating in the state's Southern Tier region after 130+ years. Makes the Old Hickory kitchen cutlery line (manufacturer of record for ASIN B07XD5VXX9). Long-time supplier to the U.S. military. No specific city stated on the pages checked. claim-partial (moderate): Brand's own warranty splits US-made from globally sourced lines. Franklinville NY factory closed July 2023 and assets were sold to Blue Ridge Knives (Knife Magazine / Olean Times Herald); current US production site not publicly stated. ontarioknife.com still tags the Old Hickory kitchen knives (Butcher, Slicing, Paring, Boning, Cleaver) 'Made in USA' (products.json tags, checked 2026-10-23); M9 Amazon listing says 'American Made'. RAT II AUS-8 folder (SKU 8860) is sold by dealers as Made in Taiwan. Old Hickory, M9 and 499 kept; post-2023 origin of new stock is worth a recheck when a source appears. https://ontarioknife.com/pages/warranty "OKC products manufactured in the United States are backed by a limited lifetime warranty ... OKC International and globally sourced products are backed by a one-year limited warranty"
Where is Ontario Knife Company made?
Ontario Knife Company is made in New York (Southern Tier). The company is headquartered in New York (Southern Tier).
Which Ontario Knife Company products are made in the USA?
The site lists 5 verified American-made Ontario Knife Company products in Home & Kitchen, Sports & Outdoors. Each one links to a store that sells it.
Are all Ontario Knife Company products made in the USA?
Not all Ontario Knife Company products are made in the USA. The brand makes or sells some lines outside the United States. Check for a "Made in USA" label on the product itself, or browse the listed Ontario Knife Company products, each of which cleared the 70% American Score.
Are Old Hickory knives still made in the USA?
Ontario Knife Company's store tags its Old Hickory kitchen knives "Made in USA," but the product pages carry no origin line and the brand does not name the plant that makes them now.
Does Ontario Knife Company sell imported knives?
Yes. Its warranty page separates "OKC products manufactured in the United States" from "OKC International and globally sourced products," which carry a shorter one-year warranty.
What happened to the Ontario Knife factory in Franklinville, NY?
Knife Magazine reported that Blue Ridge Knives bought OKC's assets on August 1, 2023, after local news reported 56 employees would lose their jobs. Blue Ridge said it was working to let former management keep producing Ontario knives in Franklinville, but OKC has not said publicly where it manufactures today.