Our Story
Welcome to Oxford Blade Co., where traditional craftsmanship meets modern precision in Oxford, North Carolina. Founded in 2020 by bladesmith, Justin DuCasse, our journey began with a simple, yet powerful, vision: to create exceptional, American-made knives that working people can afford and rely on.
After spending 20 years working in manufacturing, the steel industry, and automotive repair, Justin noticed a gap in the market. High quality knives were becoming increasingly expensive, while affordable options often sacrificed quality. Oxford Blade Co. was born from the belief that hard working people deserve tools that work just as hard at a fair price.
Our CraftIn our workshop in the heart of Oxford, each knife begins as premium steel and transforms through a meticulous process that combines time-honored techniques with modern precision. Our small team of skilled craftsmen handle every step of production:
- Hand-selecting premium steels
- Precision cutting and grinding
- Multi-stage heat treating process
- Hand finishing
- Rigorous quality control and testing
From Field to Kitchen
While we started crafting outdoor and utility knives, we have also introduced a culinary line that has become a favorite among chefs and pitmasters throughout the country.
Our culinary series combines traditional, time tested culinary designs with american craftsmanship, creating blades that perform as beautifully in a kitchen as our field knives do in the oudoors. Our 8" chefs knife is a customer favorite for its perfect balance, exceptional edge retension, and a comfortable handle that makes long prep shifts feel a little easier.
Our Promise
At Oxford Blade Co., we believe a knife is more than just a tool; it's a daily companion that should work as hard as you do. Thats why we:
- Hand-make every knife to exacting standards
- Use only premium American materials
- Test each blade before it leaves our shop
- Stand behind our work with a lifetime guarantee
- Price our products fairly and honestly
Our Community
We're proud to be part of Oxford's growing artisan community and North Carolina's rich manufacturing heritage. Our customers aren't just buyers - they're partners in our journey. From local farmers to outdoor enthusiasts, military personel to professional chefs, the feedback and support of our community helps drive our continued innovation and improvement.
Thank you for choosing Oxford Blade Co. We take pride in everything we do, and our knives are no exception. Every blade that leaves our workshop is made for work, made with pride, and made in America.
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