Labor Day: Made by People Who Care
Labor Day is about more than a long weekend.
It's about the people who show up, put in the work, and take pride in what they make.
That's something we understand at TRM Knives.
Our roots go back to 1997, when Les and Marianne Halpern started Halpern Titanium from their Massachusetts kitchen with $2,000 worth of titanium scraps. What began as a small operation grew into decades of experience machining titanium, sourcing G10, carbon fiber, and making precision components for the knife industry.
In 2014, we took that experience and started TRM Knives.
Today, we're still a small, family-owned company. We're still making our knives in the USA. And we're still obsessed with getting the details right.
We believe there's something special about knowing who made the product in your pocket.
It's the people running the machines.
The people checking the fit and finish.
The people sharpening the blades.
The people assembling, inspecting, packing, and shipping every knife.
It's honest work—and we take a lot of pride in it.
Made for Everyday Work
Whether you're working in the shop, spending the weekend outdoors, tackling projects around the house, or simply going about your day, a good knife is a tool you can count on.
That's what we aim to build.
That's why we focus on quality materials, thoughtful designs, precision manufacturing, and the kind of build quality you can feel every time you put a TRM in your hand.
After nearly 30 years in the knife industry, we've learned that making a great knife isn't about cutting corners or chasing what's trendy. It's about doing the work. And doing it well.
This Labor Day, we're taking a moment to appreciate the people who make things happen—the machinists, builders, craftspeople, tradespeople, small business owners, and everyone who takes pride in doing a job well.
From our family to yours, Happy Labor Day.
