Dexter-Russell, Inc. is a cutlery manufacturing company in the town of Southbridge, MA. It is the largest and oldest cutlery manufacturer in the United States.^[1] Dexter-Russell, Inc offers over 2,000 items such as knives, turners, and spatulas to its customers across foodservice, processing, and industrial industries.

History

• In 1818, Henry Harrington, a New England craftsman and inventor, founded Henry Harrington Cutlery Co. Harrington originally manufactured surgical equipment, shoe knives, and firearms. In 1894, the Dexter trade name was introduced in honor of one of Henry Harrington's sons, Dexter Harrington. From there, the Dexter line of kitchen and table cutlery grew to be well known across the foodservice industry for its high quality and dependability.
• In 1834, John Russell founded the John Russell Cutlery Co. in Greenfield, MA. Originally manufacturing chisels and axe heads, John Russell Cutlery grew to primarily produce hunting knives to supply the needs of the American frontier. John Russell Cutlery ultimately replaced European brands by becoming the leading American cutlery company of the post-Civil War ear.
• In 1933, Henry Harrington and John Russell merged their companies to create Russell-Harrington Cutlery in Southbridge, Massachusetts.
• In 2001, the company changed its name to Dexter-Russell, Inc, also known as "Dexter" to its customers and industry colleagues