| 1949 | The first CUTCO knife is
manufactured and sold . . . following
the formation of Alcas, a joint venture
between ALCOA and Case Cutlery.
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| 1952 | The ergonomically-designed
“hand-perfect” Wedge-Lock handle is
added to CUTCO cutlery, ensuring a
comfortable, no-slip grip.
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| 1960 | The Double-D® stay-sharp recessed
edge is added to appropriate items.
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| 1972 | ALCOA purchases Case Cutlery’s
shares of Alcas. Alcas becomes whollyowned
by ALCOA.
An improved Universal Wedge-Lock
handle is added to CUTCO products.
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| 1982 | Alcas management team purchases
the company from ALCOA in a
management buyout.
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| 1985 |
Alcas acquires Vector Marketing Corporation,
establishing it as Alcas’ wholly-owned CUTCO marketing subsidiary
in the U.S.
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| 1990 |
Vector Marketing expands into Canada.
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| 1992 | CUTCO expands into Korea.
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| 1995 | CUTCO International is formed.
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| 1996 | Alcas acquires KA-BAR Knives, Inc.
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| 1997 | CUTCO expands into Costa Rica.
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| 1999 | CUTCO marks its 50th anniversary.
CUTCO becomes a supporter of
Share Our Strength (SOS), a leading
anti-hunger organization.
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| 2000 | CUTCO introduces the Ultimate 2000
Set and Garden Tools.
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| 2001 | CUTCO opens a Visitors Center next
to its corporate headquarters.
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| 2002 | CUTCO introduces the Ice Cream
Scoop, Cheese Knife and Bird’s Beak
Paring Knife.
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| 2004 | Cutco acquires Schilling Forge Inc.
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| 2004 | Cutco introduces the Garlic Press.
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