All Brands Owned by Cutco Corporation

Is Cutco publicly traded?
No. Cutco Corporation is privately held by management and private shareholders since a 1983 buyout. It has never been publicly traded.

Who owns Vector Marketing?
Cutco Corporation owns Vector Marketing outright as a wholly owned subsidiary, acquired in 1985 when it was the largest CUTCO distributor.

Where are CUTCO knives made?
All CUTCO products are manufactured at the company's factory in Olean, New York, making it one of the few major cutlery brands made entirely in America.

When was Cutco founded?
The company traces to 1949 as Alcas, a joint venture between Alcoa and Case Cutlery. It became independent through a 1983 management buyout and adopted the Cutco Corporation name.

What is the Forever Guarantee?
CUTCO's lifetime warranty covering sharpening, repair, and replacement for the life of the product, transferable across owners, the core of the brand's premium pricing justification.

How does CUTCO sell its products?
Primarily through in-home demonstrations by Vector Marketing's independent sales representatives, plus CUTCO retail stores, e-commerce, and gift programs.