Leverwood Knife Works

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Leverwood Knife Works is a U.S. manufacturer of custom and standard industrial knife blades serving packaging, food processing, medical, printing, nonwoven, plastics, and rubber OEMs, operating within EDGE Industrial Technologies from Red Lion, Pennsylvania.

Company typePrivate
Founded1999
HeadquartersRed Lion, United States
Headcount11–50
GTM typeB2B
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

What Leverwood Knife Works does

Leverwood Knife Works is a U.S. manufacturer of custom and standard industrial knife blades, headquartered in Red Lion, Pennsylvania, and operating as a brand within the EDGE Industrial Technologies platform alongside sister brands TGW International and Pearl Technologies. The company produces both OEM-specification custom blades and a catalog of standard industrial knives for a broad set of converting applications, with stated precision tolerance of .002 inches via laser cutting and proprietary welding techniques. Its 70,000+-print engineering library functions as a production-accelerating asset, and the workforce carries 25+ years of tool-making experience in knife geometry, heat treatment, and material selection. End markets include packaging and flow wrapping, food processing, medical, printing, textiles and nonwovens, plastic extrusion, profile cut-off, and tire/rubber applications.

Leverwood Knife Works firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Leverwood Knife Works
Legal name: Leverwood Knife Works
Website: https://leverwood.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1999
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 11–50 employees
Short description: Leverwood Knife Works is a U.S. manufacturer of custom and standard industrial knife blades serving packaging, food processing, medical, printing, nonwoven, plastics, and rubber OEMs, operating within EDGE Industrial Technologies from Red Lion, Pennsylvania.
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Leverwood Knife Works industry classification

Industry

Product category: Industrial Blades and Knives
NAICS: Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515), Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216)
SIC: Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)
akta.pro primary industry: Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)
akta.pro secondary industry: Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting) (IMAHADAL)

Keywords

Industrial blade manufacturing
Custom cutting blades
Precision-ground knives
Industrial knife blades
Blade sharpening services

Where Leverwood Knife Works is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Red Lion
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

Leverwood Knife Works business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

Custom Industrial Blade Manufacturing: Leverwood designs and manufactures custom and standard industrial cutting blades and knives to exact OEM or custom specifications. Blades are sold as finished products to industrial manufacturers and equipment operators. Revenue is generated through direct purchase of blades, with options for private labeling, direct shipping to third parties, and vendor-managed stocking programs. Lean manufacturing and robust raw material inventory enable competitive pricing and fast turnaround (typically 4 weeks or less).
Blade Sharpening and Restoration Services: Leverwood offers in-house blade sharpening and restoration services, returning worn blades to original tolerances, size, and burr-free performance — effectively extending blade lifecycle for customers and generating repeat service revenue.
CNC Laser Cutting Services: Leverwood provides precision laser cutting services using a new 5-by-10-foot CNC laser cutting machine capable of cutting various metals including carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum with precision up to .002 inches. Primarily used for custom blade manufacturing and prototyping but also serves broader metal fabrication needs.
Vendor-Managed Stocking and Blanket Order Programs: Leverwood offers vendor-managed stocking programs, blanket order processes, and volume pricing. These programs allow customers to reduce inventories, benefit from faster lead times, and achieve volume price breaks — providing recurring revenue predictability for Leverwood and cost savings for customers.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Standard Blades (In-Stock)
Unit Pricing	Multi-year contract	Custom Blades (Make-to-Order)
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Blade Sharpening Service
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Laser Cutting Services

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Leverwood Knife Works product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Leverwood Knife Works designs and manufactures custom and standard precision-ground industrial cutting blades and knives for OEM specifications. Products are made from high-performance steels and powdered metals with proprietary welding, coatings, and cryogenic treatments, serving packaging, food processing, medical packaging, printing, converting, and extrusion industries. The company also provides blade sharpening/restoration services and CNC laser cutting services.

Product overview

Leverwood Knife Works is a custom industrial blade manufacturer offering precision-ground knives and blades for diverse industrial applications. The product portfolio centers on six core blade categories (Toothed and Perforating, Tray Sealing and Formed, Tear Tab, Shear/Straight Edge/Scraper, Specialty, and Materials/Coatings) complemented by a Laser Cutting Service. Application-specific blade lines serve Converting, Flexible Packaging, Food Processing, Medical Packaging, Non-Woven, Paper Cutting, Profile/Extrusion/Tube Cut-off, and Printing industries. The company operates as a brand of EDGE Industrial Technologies, manufacturing all products in their Red Lion, PA facility using CNC equipment and lean manufacturing processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Toothed and Perforating Blades

Quantifiable outcome

Standard lead time of 4 weeks or less for make-to-order items, with same-day quotes available on most standard items.
+5 more outcomes

Companies that use Leverwood Knife Works

Customer profile

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Leverwood Knife Works technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Leverwood Knife Works partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

EDGE Industrial TechnologiescoreOthers · 1 January 2024Leverwood Knife Works is a brand of EDGE Industrial Technologies, a leading global producer of industrial machine knives and blades, punches, and related equipment. EDGE is comprised of three industry-leading brands: TGW International, Pearl Technologies Inc., and Leverwood Knife Works. EDGE companies serve markets including packaging, processing, converting, medical, and general industrial applications. EDGE has plants in North America (Wilder, KY; Red Lion, PA; Savannah, NY), Europe (Sheffield, England), and Asia (Indore, India). In July 2024, Falfurrias Capital Partners invested in EDGE, and Josh Slagle was appointed CEO. Leverwood's CEO reports to EDGE's CEO.
TGW InternationalcoreOthersTGW International is a sister brand under EDGE Industrial Technologies, along with Pearl Technologies Inc. and Leverwood Knife Works. TGW International is a leading producer of industrial machine knives and blades, punches, and related equipment. Leverwood and TGW together cover all knife-cutting needs for EDGE customers. TGW is based in Wilder, KY.
Pearl Technologies Inc.coreOthersPearl Technologies Inc. is a sister brand under EDGE Industrial Technologies, along with TGW International and Leverwood Knife Works. Pearl is a leading producer of industrial punches and related equipment. Leverwood and Pearl exhibit together at trade shows (e.g., NPE2024 Booth W5189). Pearl is based in Savannah, NY.
OEM Equipment ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationLeverwood Knife Works manufactures OEM and custom blades to meet unique cutting challenges across packaging, food processing, printing, converting, and extrusion industries. Blades are designed to meet OEM specifications and fit original equipment precisely.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Leverwood Knife Works competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

TGW International: Sister brand under EDGE Industrial Technologies (Wilder, KY) producing industrial machine knives and blades, punches, and related equipment. Direct peer manufacturing competitor operating in the same parent portfolio, sharing management and customer accounts with Leverwood.
Hyde Industrial Blade & Tool: Established U.S. manufacturer of industrial knives, machine blades, and hand tools serving packaging, converting, food processing, and paper/pulp industries. Directly comparable in product breadth (industrial cutting blades with material/coating options) and customer segments served.
Freund-Vector Corporation: U.S. manufacturer of industrial granulation, milling, and cutting equipment for pharmaceutical, food, and chemical processing. Comparable as an industrial cutting tools and process equipment maker serving overlapping converters, packaging, and processing customers.
Jarvis Products Corporation: Manufacturer of industrial cutting tools and processing machinery for meat, poultry, and seafood operations. Directly comparable in Leverwood's food processing blades segment (skinner blades, guillotine blades, serrated knives) with shared end customers in protein processing lines.
Precision Industries Inc. Specialty manufacturer of precision industrial knives, machine blades, and cutting dies for packaging, converting, and paper industries. Comparable in offering custom-engineered precision cutting blades to OEM and converter customers with similar quality and lead-time profiles.
C. Hiltebrand GmbH: German manufacturer of industrial machine knives for paper, foil, film, and packaging converting applications. Directly comparable in serving paper, film, and packaging lines globally with similar precision-engineered cutting blades and competing for the same OEM and converter accounts as Leverwood.

Broad incumbents

Stanley Black & Decker: Large diversified industrial tools manufacturer with broad cutting tools portfolio covering hand tools, power tools, and industrial blades. Overlaps with Leverwood at the industrial cutting edges of its portfolio but operates across a much wider product span with significantly greater scale.
Snap-on Incorporated: Global leader in tools, diagnostics, and equipment for professional users across automotive, industrial, and aerospace end-markets. Broad incumbent with hand tools and cutting products that intersect with industrial knives, though specialization and custom blade services are not the company's focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Leverwood Knife Works financial estimates

Financial estimate

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Leverwood Knife Works leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Leverwood Knife Works funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Leverwood Knife Works M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Leverwood Knife Works

What does Leverwood Knife Works do?

Is Leverwood Knife Works a public or private company?

Leverwood Knife Works is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.

When was Leverwood Knife Works founded?

Leverwood Knife Works was founded in 1999. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Leverwood Knife Works based?

Leverwood Knife Works is headquartered in Red Lion, United States, in the North America region.

How does Leverwood Knife Works make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Custom Industrial Blade Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are blade Sharpening and Restoration Services, CNC Laser Cutting Services and vendor-Managed Stocking and Blanket Order Programs.

Who are Leverwood Knife Works's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are TGW International, Hyde Industrial Blade & Tool, Freund-Vector Corporation, Jarvis Products Corporation, Precision Industries Inc. and C. Hiltebrand GmbH. Broad incumbents are Stanley Black & Decker and Snap-on Incorporated.

Does Leverwood Knife Works have an API?

No public API is recorded for Leverwood Knife Works.

What industry is Leverwood Knife Works in?

Leverwood Knife Works's product category is Industrial Blades and Knives. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAB, Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures), with a secondary code of IMAHADAL, Industrial Saws & Cutting Systems (Band/Circular Saws, Abrasive Cutting). Its NAICS code is 333515 and its SIC code is 3540.