Is Ontario Knife Company Made in USA?
Last checked Oct 13, 2026 · 6 verified products · see the evidence
Partially — Some Products Made in USA
Ontario Knife Company's core product lines are made in the USA in New York (Southern Tier), 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
- New York (Southern Tier)
- Headquarters
- New York (Southern Tier)
- Location detail
- Regional USA confirmed
- History
- Long-established (50+ years)
- Founded
- 1889
- Note
- Some product lines manufactured overseas
How we verified Ontario Knife Company
Most recent check: Oct 13, 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
Amazon listings
We read the live Amazon listing for 6 of the 6 Ontario Knife Company products on this page (most recently Oct 10, 2026). 2 of them state US origin on the listing itself:
- “Made in United States” on Ontario Knife Company Old Hickory OH7026 kitchen knife,Brown
- “American Made” on Ontario Knife Company, M9 Bayonet and Scabbard, Black , Overall Length: 12.25"
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
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About Ontario Knife Company
Ontario Knife Company is an Upstate New York knife, cutlery, and tool manufacturer founded in 1889, producing sporting, kitchen (including its Old Hickory line), tactical, and military-supply cutlery for over 130 years.
Heritage & History
Founded in 1889, Ontario Knife Company has operated out of Upstate New York's Southern Tier for over 130 years, building a reputation on uncompromising craftsmanship, quality materials, and a long-standing commitment to its workforce. OKC has a long tradition of building knives and tools for the U.S. military, producing equipment that has seen continuous service since World War II.
Today Ontario Knife Company produces one of the most wide-ranging product lines in the cutlery industry, spanning sporting and outdoor knives, Agilite and Old Hickory kitchen cutlery, industrial and agricultural products, RAT and Ranger knives, and Sci-Med scientific instruments, selling nationwide and to over 35 countries through its network of distributors and retailers.
Made in New York's Southern Tier
Ontario Knife Company manufactures its knives, tools, and cutlery — including the classic Old Hickory kitchen knife line — at its operations in New York State's Southern Tier, where the company has been based since its 1889 founding.
The company's custom manufacturing division, Jericho Tool, extends this Southern Tier operation with injection molding, tool-and-die, and machining capabilities, providing white-label and OEM manufacturing for the house wares, sporting goods, tactical, law enforcement, science, and industrial and agricultural industries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ontario Knife Company made in the USA?
Ontario Knife Company is partially made in the United States. Core product lines are American-made in New York (Southern Tier), but some products have known exceptions. 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.
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?
We carry 6 verified American-made Ontario Knife Company products across Home & Kitchen, Sports & Outdoors. Every listing links directly to a trusted online store with verified manufacturing evidence.
Are all Ontario Knife Company products made in the USA?
Not all Ontario Knife Company 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 Ontario Knife Company products which have all passed our verification threshold.