Lamson cutlery, kitchen tools, and trade tools are still handcrafted in Massachusetts by American workers. We are proud to say that, after over 180 years, Lamson still produces the finest cutlery, kitchen tools and trade tools that aim at nothing short of perfection. Lamson was established in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts in 1837. As one of the oldest cutlery manufacturers in the United States, Lamson has been the choice of home and professional cooks as well as US Presidents for over 180 years because of ouur high standard of craftsmanship. These traditions are true today not only in our cutlery and kitchen tools but in our barbeque equipment, TreeSpirit (Handcrafted North American Hardwood Kitchen Utensils and Wood Care Products) and HotSpot ( Professional Grade Silicone Potholders, Trivets, HotHandles) products.