Dexter-Russell
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Dexter-Russell, Inc. is a cutlery manufacturing company in the town of Southbridge, MA, It is considered to be the largest US manufacturer of professional cutlery, and is also the oldest cutlery manufacturer in the United States.
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[edit] History
[edit] Harrington Cutlery Company
The Harrington Cutlery Company was established in 1818, in Southbridge, MA by Henry Harrington. Harrington was a New England craftsman and inventor. The Harrington Cutlery company was the first cutlery manufacturing company established in the United States. Harrington manufactured surgical equipment and shoe knives, as well as crafted firearms. Some of his firearms are on display at the Old Sturbridge Village Museum in Sturbridge, MA. In 1884, Harrington introduced the Dexter trade name. Named after one of his sons, Dexter Harrington, the Dexter line of fine kitchen and table cutlery became known for its high quality in American homes and restaurants.
[edit] John Russell Cutlery Company
The John Russell Cutlery Company was established in 1834, in Greenfield, MA by John Russell. Russell built his water powered factory on the banks of the Green River. He first produced chisels and axe heads, but as the company grew, he began to produce large quantities of high quality hunting knives to supply the needs of the American frontier.
[edit] Russell Harrington Cutlery Company
In 1933, the Harrington Cutlery Company and the John Russell Cutlery Company merged to form the Russell Harrington Cutlery Company. This brought together the two most respected names in cutlery, Dexter and Russell. The newly formed company was relocated to its present location in Southbridge, MA.
[edit] Dexter-Russell, Inc.
In 2001, the company changed its name to Dexter-Russell, Inc. to reflect its long history of product brand identity.
[edit] Products
[edit] Connoisseur
[edit] Dexter-Russell
[edit] Russell Green River
[edit] Sani-Safe
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[edit] V-lo
V-lo® V-lo™ knives offer patented state-of-the-art handle design, unique Dex-Tex™ Armadillo texture, and a composite handle that fuses soft comfort with firm control. With its incredible soft feel and got-to-have attractiveness, you will love this knife! V-lo also features the hallmarks of Dexter-Russell cutlery including the highest quality stain-free, high-carbon steel blades and ultimate long lasting sharp edges. V-lo knives are NSF Certified.
