There are many kitchen cutlery and outdoor knives manufacturers that have been in operation for hundreds of years and over time have garnered an excellent reputation for quality. Interestingly enough, however, a relative newcomer to the industry named Kershaw Knives was able to very quickly gain a sterling reputation for both quality and innovation. Even though the company has only been producing knives since 1974, they are recognized as industry leaders right along with some of the brands that have been around much longer.
The company was actually started in Portland, Oregon by Pete Kershaw. He spent many years working as a salesman for the Gerber Precision Knives Company, which at that time had long been an industry leader and a well-known brand around the world. Over the years, he began to develop some of his own unique designs for hunting, outdoor and survival knives, and more. Establishing his own company was his chance to see if his designs were viable for the marketplace.
Not long after the Kershaw Knives were introduced to the marketplace the sales and demand for the products really took off. Much of this quick acceptance by the knife buying public was attributed to the combination of unique designs and high quality. While the company started out having its product line manufactured in Japan, eventually it moved the production operations to Oregon, in facilities located in the suburbs of Portland.
While the company started out with a rather small product line, the lineup of knives that Kershaw produces today has grown significantly. The company now designs and manufactures a wide variety of knives and cutlery items. Hunting knives, fishing knives and pocket knives are some of their most popular styles that they produce and these knives are available in many models and sizes to meet a wide range of needs for an outdoorsman.
In addition, Kershaw also has developed a line called Shun Cutlery, which is a product line of kitchen knives and cutlery that has been well received in the marketplace. According to users who have reviewed the company's kitchen cutlery report, the only drawback to this line is that these knives need to be sharpened frequently in order to keep their extremely sharp cutting edge. But, they are also praised for being knives that are very strong and durable and for the excellent balance thanks to the overall design of the blade and handle.
The company also has developed a special use line of tactical knives known as the ZT, or Zero Tolerance line. These knives are quite unique from the typical hunting knives found in most outdoor shops and are designed to be special combat style military knives. The ZT knives are widely used in military, police, survival and other related types of applications.
Kershaw Knives has long provided knife sharpening at no charge to their customers. They provide this service for the life of the ownership of the knives and this service has definitely helped to set them apart and garnered customer loyalty. But, it can be inconvenient to take or send knives in for sharpening, so the company has also provided a nice selection of knife sharpeners that can be used to sharpen its own and other brands of knives as well.
The company was actually started in Portland, Oregon by Pete Kershaw. He spent many years working as a salesman for the Gerber Precision Knives Company, which at that time had long been an industry leader and a well-known brand around the world. Over the years, he began to develop some of his own unique designs for hunting, outdoor and survival knives, and more. Establishing his own company was his chance to see if his designs were viable for the marketplace.
Not long after the Kershaw Knives were introduced to the marketplace the sales and demand for the products really took off. Much of this quick acceptance by the knife buying public was attributed to the combination of unique designs and high quality. While the company started out having its product line manufactured in Japan, eventually it moved the production operations to Oregon, in facilities located in the suburbs of Portland.
While the company started out with a rather small product line, the lineup of knives that Kershaw produces today has grown significantly. The company now designs and manufactures a wide variety of knives and cutlery items. Hunting knives, fishing knives and pocket knives are some of their most popular styles that they produce and these knives are available in many models and sizes to meet a wide range of needs for an outdoorsman.
In addition, Kershaw also has developed a line called Shun Cutlery, which is a product line of kitchen knives and cutlery that has been well received in the marketplace. According to users who have reviewed the company's kitchen cutlery report, the only drawback to this line is that these knives need to be sharpened frequently in order to keep their extremely sharp cutting edge. But, they are also praised for being knives that are very strong and durable and for the excellent balance thanks to the overall design of the blade and handle.
The company also has developed a special use line of tactical knives known as the ZT, or Zero Tolerance line. These knives are quite unique from the typical hunting knives found in most outdoor shops and are designed to be special combat style military knives. The ZT knives are widely used in military, police, survival and other related types of applications.
Kershaw Knives has long provided knife sharpening at no charge to their customers. They provide this service for the life of the ownership of the knives and this service has definitely helped to set them apart and garnered customer loyalty. But, it can be inconvenient to take or send knives in for sharpening, so the company has also provided a nice selection of knife sharpeners that can be used to sharpen its own and other brands of knives as well.
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