LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Utica
Cutlery Company

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 100th Anniversary of the Utica Cutlery Company; and
WHEREAS, The Utica Cutlery Company was founded in 1910 by a group of
prominent Utica businessmen; it was perceived that a metal working
industry would create employment and bring economic balance to the area,
and the primary industry in Utica at the time was textile manufacturing;
and
WHEREAS, The original location for the company was 820 Noyes Street;
through the years, several major additions were made to the building,
but the address remains the same; the current size of the factory and
office is approximately 100,000 square feet; and
WHEREAS, The company has continuously manufactured pocket knives since
1910; in 1918, fixed blade kitchen cutlery was added, and during World
War II, the company manufactured bayonets and carbine parts and earned
Utica the coveted Army-Navy E., as well as a number of other awards; and
WHEREAS, Stainless flatware was added to the line in 1952 and has been
continuously manufactured and marketed by the company since that time;
the flatware program was substantially enhanced during the mid-1970s
with the addition of imported flatware; this broadened the line by
adding a number of new qualities and price points; and
WHEREAS, In 1970, the company acquired the Walco Stainless Division of
Voos Industries; Walco is a major participant in the hotel/restaurant
industry, and provides an entire array for the institutional market; it
is also an independent division of the Utica Cutlery Company; and
WHEREAS, Today, Utica's KutMaster division manufactures and imports a
wide range of pocket, lockback, fixed blade, and liner lock knives; it
holds patents on several multi-purpose tools which are manufactured in
Utica; in addition to folding knives, a wide array of cutlery and picnic
sets are offered in both set and kit configurations; and
WHEREAS, The KutMaster division services the sporting goods market-
place, as well as hardware, and the advertising specialty industry; it
is a true asset to society; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by
all the citizens of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Utica Cutlery Company; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Utica Cutlery Company.