Our company,
our philosophy
LUTZ BLADES inside 
Precision and sharpness –
for your success!
At LUTZ BLADES, we don’t just make knives – we make precision blades. It’s a subtle but important distinction that defines who we are.
As a tool manufacturer, we view every blade as an industrial instrument – one that must be sharp, durable, and precisely matched to our customers’ expectations.
Whether razor-sharp for the finest cuts or extremely stable for impact and pressure cuts – precision is at the heart of everything we do: in the way we think, manufacture, and deliver to our customers. Precision guides us from the first idea to the finished product – to the optimal solution for every cutting task. Because only through precision can we meet the high expectations our customers place on us – in every step of development and production, blade by blade.
To achieve this, we are fully committed to quality, accuracy, and sharpness in our work. Together with our customers, we define all relevant parameters needed to meet individual requirements – for greater sharpness and longer tool life. In doing so, we see ourselves as a true partner, focused not only on today’s challenges but also on tomorrow’s needs.
We want our customers across the American market to be successful – because their success is our success.
Foundation
1922
Friedrich Lutz founds a contract grinding shop for razor blades in Solingen-Wald.
Expansion
From 1945
After the Second World War, the grinding shop is expanded into a complete manufacturer of razor blades.
Move
50s
In order to increase the production possibilities, the company moves to Wuppertaler Straße in Solingen-Gräfrath.
Extension
70s
From the 70’s we produce blades for hand and do-it-yourselfers. In the following years, the range for industrial blades is expanded step by step.
Sister company
1992
In 1992 our sister company is founded in Nysa/Poland. Today, a total of around 360 employees work in Solingen-Gräfrath and in Nysa.
First certification
1994Already in 1994 we receive the first important certification with ISO 9001. Later, DIN EN ISO 50001 for energy management and ISO 13485 for the manufacture of medical devices will be added.
Move again
2020
In 2020, the company will move to the modern new building in the Piepersberg industrial area in Solingen-Gräfrath. The new company premises offer ideal conditions for further development and growth of the company and have, among other things, a production hall of over 23,000 square meters.
Charleston / USA
2023With its location in Charleston, South Carolina, LUTZ BLADES established its first branch in the United States.
The decision for Charleston was driven by its proximity to diverse user markets and its excellent logistical accessibility, making it the ideal base for serving customers across the American market.
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Our core competencies
- Flexibility thanks to CNC technology and rapid prototyping
- Samples, pre-series and small series within the shortest time possible
- Consistently highest quality from the first to the millionth blade
- Application-specific coating and materials