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Massachusetts cutlery since 1837

Lamson

Kitchen knives and tools rooted in more than a century of Massachusetts cutlery work.

Designed inMassachusetts, USA
Made inMassachusetts for selected knives and tools
Known forSignature Chef Knife
01 / Story

One of America’s oldest cutlers.

Lamson began making cutlery in Shelburne Falls in 1837. Its long history includes an elaborate 1869 presentation set now represented in the Smithsonian collection.

  1. Lamson begins cutlery production in Massachusetts.

  2. A presentation set is made for President Ulysses S. Grant.

  3. Selected knives and tools retain Massachusetts production.

02 / Flagships

Start with these.

Three products that define Lamson.

03 / Origin

What the manufacturing claim covers.

The claim follows the product line, not just the logo.

Covered production
  • Selected kitchen-knife collections
  • Selected turners and tools
  • Factory sharpening in Massachusetts
Sources & further reading2 official sources

Brand statements and product ranges change. Verify the current country-of-origin marking on the exact model before purchase.

04 / Compare

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Check before you buy

Take the origin note with you.

Lamson sells a broad catalog, and not every tool shares the same origin. Verify the individual product description rather than relying on the 1837 heritage alone.

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