Traverse City Knife Company was born from a simple belief:
the best tools are built with intention, integrity, and respect for place.

In Northern Michigan, trees fall every year—not from neglect, but from storms, disease, or necessary removal to protect homes and communities. Rather than letting that material disappear into mulch or waste, Traverse City Knife Company gives it a second life.

Each knife begins with Magnacut steel, chosen for its exceptional balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance, and toughness—steel that performs as hard as the people who use it. Handles are crafted from locally sourced hardwoods, salvaged from trees removed by trusted local arborists. Every piece of wood carries a story of place, weather, and time.

These knives are not decorative. They are built to be used—
in kitchens, camps, woods, and on the water.
They are meant to age, to wear honestly, and to become personal.

Traverse City Knife Company exists at the intersection of modern metallurgy and regional stewardship, creating tools that honor both performance and provenance.