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About A Cut Above Blades: Your Trusted Family Run American Knife Retailer

Who We Are

A Cut Above Blades is a family run knife business located in Hickory, North Carolina. We specialize in quality tactical and bushcraft knives from the world’s most trusted manufacturers.

Our passion for knives drives everything we do. We’re committed to our customers and dedicated to providing the best selection of authentic products at competitive prices.

Since our founding, we built strong relationships with leading manufacturers: KA-BAR, ESEE, TOPS, and Kershaw. These brands share our commitment to quality, durability, and real world performance.

Whether you’re building your first knife collection, seeking a reliable EDC blade, or outfitting tactical gear, our family run knife business has what you need.

Our Family Run Knife Business Commitment to Quality

We don’t just sell knives. We partner with manufacturers who use rigorous professional testing methods.

Every blade meets our standards. Each knife we stock comes from makers who thoroughly test for:

    • Edge Sharpness and Retention: CATRA testing verifies long lasting performance

    • Steel Quality and Hardness: Rockwell hardness (HRC) testing ensures proper heat treatment

    • Edge Geometry: Precise angles optimized for cutting tasks

    • Field Performance: Real world testing in survival, tactical, and bushcraft scenarios

When you buy from our family run knife business, you get a blade backed by expertise. Professional testing and real world validation support every purchase, not just marketing claims.

Why Choose Our Family Run Knife Business?

American Family Run Business

We’re not a faceless corporation. Our team consists of knife enthusiasts who genuinely care about customer needs and take pride in every order.

Authentic Products with Full Warranties

Every knife is 100% authentic. Manufacturer warranties (many offering lifetime coverage) back each blade. We work directly with distributors to guarantee both authenticity and quality.

Trusted by Professionals

Our family run knife business serves military, law enforcement, and self defense training facilities. We also work with government agencies and individual knife enthusiasts. From single blade purchases to large orders, we deliver consistent service.

Expert Selection

We carefully curate our collection. Only brands meeting professional testing standards earn a place in our family run knife business. KA-BAR brings 120+ years of combat proven designs. ESEE offers torture tested survival blades. TOPS provides expert validated field performance. Kershaw delivers precision quality control.

Fast, Secure Shipping

USPS Priority Mail ensures quick delivery. Our careful packaging guarantees your blade arrives in perfect condition.

Personal Customer Service

We value your questions, feedback, and comments. Your satisfaction matters to us. Check our FAQ and customer testimonials to learn what others say about our family run knife business.

What Sets Our Family Run Knife Business Apart?

Unlike large retailers focused on volume, we prioritize quality:

    • Manufacturer Partnerships: Direct relationships ensure we stock quality products others may not carry

    • Expert Knowledge: Our team understands knife testing, steel types, edge geometry, and real world use

    • Curated Selection: Every brand and model meets professional quality standards

    • Customer Relationships: We treat every order with the same care and respect, whether one knife or one hundred

    • Privacy and Trust: We protect your information and never engage in spamming

Our Story

A Cut Above Blades exists to solve a problem. Quality knives shouldn’t be hard to find.

Our family run knife business connects enthusiasts with professionals and collectors. We match every person with the blades they need. Professional testing, manufacturer expertise, and genuine customer service back everything we do.

When you shop with us, you support a family business that values your patronage. We look forward to serving you.

Browse Our Collection

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Have Questions?

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    • FAQ Common questions about knife selection and care

Questions About Knife Testing or Selection?

We’re here to help. Contact us anytime with your questions about blade selection, testing specifications, or knife care advice.

Every knife we sell comes from manufacturers using professional testing methods. You can buy with confidence knowing you’re getting a quality blade backed by expertise and a company that truly cares about your satisfaction.

A Cut Above Blades Where Quality Meets Expertise

We are A Cut Above Blades, an American-founded family-run business located in Georgia. We specialize in KA-BAR products and custom accessories.

We provide our customers quality KA-BAR products with a modern-day fast USPS Priority mail delivery system, all at the lowest prices possible.

We enjoy a personal relationship with our customers, care about your questions, and value your comments and feedback.

We take steps to protect our customers’ personal information and will not engage in spamming practices. You can read our privacy policy for a detailed description.

KA-BAR products are 100% lifetime guaranteed against defects and workmanship by KA-BAR Knives Inc. directly because they know the quality materials used and the professional craftsmanship that goes into creating each knife.

We service large orders of the military, law enforcement departments, self-defense training facilities, and government agencies, as well as the needs of public and private individuals.

Whether it’s one knife or one hundred, we provide the same quality of service and client respect with each and every order.

We invite you to browse through our site and review our FAQ page and feedback postings to familiarize yourself with our company, the products, and the many services we offer.

We appreciate our customers’ patronage, and we look forward to serving you.