Made in Montana: Mike Rowe’s Knife of Choice

Mike Rowe just threw out a massive shoutout for a Montana company. It's Montana Knife Company, the homegrown-blade brand that's been quietly cutting a path for itself into national fame. But now, courtesy of the patron saint of hard work himself, it’s getting the attention it deserves.

Rowe added an image of himself grinning while he held out one of the knives as if someone had just handed him a birthday present that he truly wanted. It’s not simply the craftsmanship that he admires, either. Proceeds from that knife benefit the MikeroweWORKS Foundation, his nonprofit organization that funds people getting trained for skilled trades. So now you have Montana steel that supports American jobs. Sounds like a win-win.

Well, if you’re local, you already know that Montana Knife Company makes knives that are meant to be used, not to live in a glass case. They are a big deal with hunters, ranchers, and anyone who still patches his or her own fence. And it’s pretty sweet to see that level of quality get recognized on a national stage without the company having to compromise and slap a celebrity sticker on it.

This is more than just a knife. It’s about witnessing a Montana-made product being supported by someone who really walks the walk. Mike Rowe wasn’t tagging a PR firm or throwing a pitch for sponsorship. He was just telling his audience, “You know, this is good work. And it helps a good cause.”

In a world full of junk designed to break, it’s a pleasure to have someone shine a spotlight on the kind of product you pass down, not throw away.