STEELPORT Knife Co. factory offers tours, chef demos, artisan maker events and more for rare look inside the making of American-handcrafted kitchen tools
PORTLAND, Ore. — February 25, 2026 — STEELPORT Knife Co., manufacturer of premium American-forged cutlery and kitchen tools, invites artisan craft and culinary enthusiasts to the STEELPORT Factory to experience one of Portland’s most distinctive maker destinations: an active knife manufacturing floor, retail storefront, event venue, and educational space.
Located at 3602 NE Sandy Blvd. in Northeast Portland, bridging the Hollywood and Laurelhurst neighborhoods, the STEELPORT Factory is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Unlike traditional retail spaces, the STEELPORT Factory is an active production facility where visitors can:
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Take factory tours and see the production team at work
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Learn about knife care from STEELPORT’s expert team
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Attend monthly chef-led knife skills demos and other special events throughout the year
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Shop the full line of STEELPORT knives, cutting boards and kitchen accessories
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Purchase FINEX Cast Iron Cookware, the heritage cast iron brand also founded by STEELPORT CEO Ron Khormaei.
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Receive free lifetime sharpening of any STEELPORT knife through the company’s SharpForever™ program
“Community, connection, and third places,” said Ron Khormaei, Founder and CEO of STEELPORT Knife Co. “We designed our factory to be more than a place where knives are made; it’s a gathering space where culinary passion meets a deep respect for maker culture and handcrafted heirlooms. When someone takes home a STEELPORT knife, they’re carrying with them a piece of Portland; an heirloom crafted by a small, employee-owned Oregon company to create memories in the kitchen for generations.”
“Visiting STEELPORT Knife Co.’s factory is one of those uniquely Portland experiences where you can see what makes this city — and Oregon — so special,” said Mike Thelin, Co-Founder of Feast Portland and Hot Luck food festivals. “It’s an opportunity to step inside a working American manufacturing space, connect directly with skilled craftspeople, and understand how Portland’s maker culture intersects with our nationally recognized culinary scene. That kind of access is rare, and it reflects the authenticity, creativity, and independence that define Oregon as a destination.”
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE STEELPORT FACTORY
One of the most popular ways to experience the STEELPORT Factory is through its Monthly Knife Skills Demo Series. Held at 11 a.m. on the last Saturday of every month, the free, one-hour demonstrations feature acclaimed Portland chefs sharing practical culinary techniques in an intimate factory setting.
Upcoming Knife Skill Demos include:
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February 28 — Chef Earl Ninsom of Langbaan: How to Make Thai Beef Salad
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March 28 — Chef Carlo Lamagna of Magna Kusina: How to Breakdown a Chicken + Chicken Adobo Recipe
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April 25 — Chef Peter Cho of Han Oak: Korean cuisine at home demonstration
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May 30 – Chef Althea Grey Potter of Bar Nouveau: How to Cut Herbs Perfectly
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June 27 – Chef Isaiah Martinez of Yardy Rum Bar in Eugene:
Recent chef demos include some of Portland’s most acclaimed restaurants, including Le Pigeon, Canard, Nodoguro, Ken’s Artisan Pizza, Salt & Straw, Toya Ramen, and Urdaneta. The demonstrations are ideal for home cooks, culinary professionals, and neighbors seeking an intimate culinary educational experience with the region’s best chefs.
Throughout the year, the STEELPORT Factory also hosts a quarterly large-scale public marketplace-style event celebrating Portland’s culinary and maker communities:
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Portland Sourdough Showcase (Wednesday, April 1) – A National Sourdough Day celebration featuring Portland's best bakers selling, sampling, and sharing their expertise, slicing sourdough loaves using STEELPORT’s 10” Bread Knife, known as the ‘World’s Best Bread Knife’.
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Pre-Father’s Day Artisan Market (Saturday, June 13) – A curated marketplace featuring more than a dozen local artisan brands, ideal for Father’s Day gifting.
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National Knife Day: Portland Knifemaker Showcase (Saturday, August 22) –Hosted in partnership with the Portland Knife Center of Excellence (PKCOE), this annual celebration convenes Portland-based knife brands including Benchmade, CRKT, Gerber, Leatherman, William Henry, and more. Past programming has included knife demonstrations, sharpening competitions, historical displays, and food and drink from local partners, all showcasing why Portland is “Knife Town, USA”.
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Pre-Thanksgiving Holiday Market (Saturday, November 21)– A seasonal gathering of locally made artisan food brands to help stock the holiday kitchen.
STEELPORT products are handcrafted locally in Portland using all US-sourced materials, reflecting the team’s “Built Local” philosophy, combining the values of shopping local with Made in the USA manufacturing. By handcrafting in Portland, the company maintains close relationships with customers, suppliers, and retail partners, while supporting domestic industry and reducing global supply chain dependency. This helps the STEELPORT team ensure heirloom quality standards, support the local economy, and strengthen community connection.
The STEELPORT factory is a recommended stop for culinary professionals, home cooks, visiting chefs and out-of-town guests searching for unique culinary and maker experiences in Portland.
Event details and RSVP information are available at:
https://www.steelportknife.com/blogs/events
About STEELPORT Knife Co.
STEELPORT Knife Co. is a small team dedicated to producing the most trusted cutlery and kitchen tools available. Our work combines premium materials, traditional techniques with modern innovation, and American heirloom craftsmanship. STEELPORT knives are manufactured and sharpened by hand in Portland, Oregon, and backed by a lifetime guarantee with free sharpening for life. All STEELPORT products feature iconic designs, functional details and are handcrafted locally using all US-sourced materials.
Learn more: www.steelportknife.com @steelportknifeco
Contact: hello@steelportknife.com 503.498.8132 3602
Visit: STEELPORT Knife Co. Factory, 3602 NE Sandy Blvd, Suite B, Portland, OR 97232