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Is Hogue Made in the USA?.

Short answer

Yes. Hogue, Inc. is an American, family-run company founded in 1968 by Guy Hogue in Paso Robles, California, now headquartered in Henderson, Nevada. Its cutlery division, Hogue Knives, launched in 2010 in partnership with custom knifemaker Allen Elishewitz.

From pistol grips to knives

Guy Hogue was a former LAPD officer who began making pistol grips for fellow officers in 1968. The company grew from there and remains family-run into a third generation, having relocated from Paso Robles, California to Henderson, Nevada.

Hogue Knives launched in 2010 with the Extreme Series, developed with custom knifemaker Allen Elishewitz.

The smallest brand we carry

14 Hogue products are live in our catalog, the smallest brand presence here. They tend to sit at the upper end of the range, and Hogue is one of the makers using CPM MagnaCut in our current stock.

As always, the Made in line on the individual product page is the specification we publish.

Warranty

Hogue offers a limited lifetime warranty to the original owner against defects in materials or workmanship, excluding normal wear and damage from misuse or neglect.

Warranty terms are set by the manufacturer and can change. The maker's own warranty page, linked in the sources below, is the authority. We are repeating what it says, not adding to it.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hogue an American company?
Yes, founded 1968 in California, now headquartered in Henderson, Nevada, still family-run.
When did Hogue start making knives?
The cutlery division launched in 2010, with custom knifemaker Allen Elishewitz.
Who founded Hogue?
Guy Hogue, a former LAPD officer, who began by making pistol grips in 1968.
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