1881 Knifeworks is a US-based knife manufacturer and the parent company of the Main Street Knife line. It is a brand owned and operated in a facility shared with Medford. 1881 Knifeworks operates out of its factory in Phoenix, Arizona, and calls its facility "The Shacktory." Its manufacturing philosophy and process are based on its own design and engineering philosophy, encompassing all processes in-house, from design and engineering to assembly and shipping. This includes machining, heat treatment, grinding, and finishing using state-of-the-art machinery. The company emphasizes that the same care and attention to detail are applied to the manufacture of all its products, regardless of price. They use 1095 steel, which is renowned for its durability.
