BOSI · KNIFE MANUFACTURING

PRECISION KNIFE MANUFACTURING.

Professional OEM & ODM knife manufacturing from Yangjiang, China. We manufacture kitchen knives, outdoor knives, fixed blades and custom knife products for global brands, distributors and buyers.

BOSI Knife Factory Manufacturing
01 / MANUFACTURING 21°51′ N   111°58′ E
YANGJIANG / CN
IN-HOUSE MANUFACTURING · YANGJIANG
01 MOQ
500 UNITS / SKU

200 for Damascus, 200 for sets, and 200-unit trial runs for first orders.

02 Lead Time
20–30 DAYS

Sampling takes 12–18 days. ODM with new tooling adds approximately 2–3 weeks.

03 Hardness Range
56–62 HRC

Rockwell testing is performed by batch with controlled hardness targets.

04 Final Inspection
AQL 2.5

In-line dimensional QC with final inspection reports prepared for each shipment.

03 / OEM & ODM WORKFLOW

How an order runs,
step by step.

From confirmed specification to final shipment, each OEM / ODM project follows a controlled workflow covering development, production, inspection and export.

01 DESIGN

Spec & Sample

Send us your sketch, reference image or physical sample. We confirm geometry, steel, handle, MOQ and target pricing.

02 TOOLING

Prototyping

Product development, tooling preparation and prototype finishing are completed for evaluation before mass production.

03 PRODUCTION

Blade Production

Cutting, forging, grinding, heat treatment and finishing are controlled according to the approved specification.

04 ASSEMBLY

Handle & Fit

Handles and components are fitted, assembled and checked for alignment, balance and structural consistency.

05 FINISH

Branding & Packaging

Logo engraving, sheath fitting, custom packaging, labels and final product presentation are completed.

06 EXPORT

QC & Shipping

Final quality inspection, packing verification, export documents and international shipment are arranged.

START YOUR PROJECT

Ready to build
your next knife?

Send us your product brief, target quantity and launch timeline. Our team will review the project and recommend the next production steps.

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04 / PRODUCTION

Our Production Process

From raw steel to finished knife, every production stage is controlled for consistency, performance and final quality.

Material selection
01

Material Selection

Premium-grade blade steels and handle materials are selected according to target performance, finish and product positioning.

Forging and shaping
02

Forging & Shaping

Blade blanks are formed to controlled dimensions through cutting, forging and shaping processes.

Heat treatment
03

Heat Treatment

Controlled hardening and tempering establish the required hardness, toughness and edge-retention performance.

04

Precision Grinding

Precision grinding controls blade geometry, thickness and bevel consistency before final sharpening.

Blade polishing
05

Blade Polishing

Multi-stage finishing and polishing create a controlled surface appearance and consistent production finish.

06

Handle Assembly

Handle components are fitted and assembled for structural stability, balance and comfortable handling.

07

Quality Inspection

Each production batch is inspected for dimensions, edge quality, surface finish, assembly and overall consistency.

Packaging and global shipping
08

Packaging & Global Shipping

Finished products are packed, final-checked and prepared for reliable international shipment.

05 / MATERIALS

Blade steels we run.

Select steel by target price, end use, corrosion resistance and edge-performance requirements — not simply by the highest specification.

Steel Type HRC Edge Retention Corrosion Best For
3Cr13 / 4Cr14 Stainless 52–55 Low Excellent Promotional, entry kitchen
8Cr13MoV Stainless 56–58 Medium Very Good Mid EDC, value kitchen
9Cr18MoV / 440C Stainless 58–60 Good Very Good Premium kitchen, outdoor
D2 Tool Steel 59–61 Excellent Good Hunting, outdoor EDC
VG-10 Stainless 60–62 Excellent Very Good Premium chef, gift tier
Damascus / VG-10 Core Layered 60–62 Excellent Very Good Premium & gift collections
Need another steel specification? ASK ABOUT CUSTOM MATERIALS →
GET A QUOTE

Tell us what
you're building.

Send us your drawing, sample photo or product requirements. Our team will review the specification, target quantity and customization requirements before preparing the next steps.

LOCATION Yangjiang, Guangdong, China
HOURS Mon–Sat, 8:30–18:00 (UTC+8)

Project Inquiry

Tell us about your project. Our sales team will reply within one business day.

Your project information is handled by the BOSI sales team and used only to respond to your inquiry.

Frequently asked

Questions buyers ask first.

Do you ship internationally and handle compliance paperwork?

We export to 40+ countries. FOB Ningbo or Shenzhen is standard. DDP and door-to-door optionsavailable with our forwarder network. We provide Certificate of Origin, CE declaration, FDA disclosure,REACH and RoHS statements where applicable. For US fixed-blade and assisted-opening shipments,we coordinate with your customs broker on HTSUS classification.

What is your minimum order quantity for custom knives?

Standard MOQ is300 units per SKUfor OEM logo work on our existing molds, and500 unitsfor ODM with custom blade geometry or new handle tooling. For first-time partners we can structure a 100-unit trial run at sample-tier pricing so you can validate the market.

Which steels and handle materials do you offer?

Steels: 3Cr13, 4Cr14, 8Cr13MoV, 9Cr18MoV, 440C, D2, VG-10, AUS-8, plus 67-layer Damascus with VG-10 / AUS-10 / 10Cr15CoMoV cores. Hardness tunable 56-62 HRC.

Handles: G10, micarta, pakkawood, stabilized wood, ABS, POM, aluminum, titanium, stag bone. Custom dyeing and stabilization available.

How long does production take?

Sampling: 12-18 days from spec lock.
Mass production: 35-50 days depending on quantity, blade complexity, finish level, and packaging.
Damascus and forged blades add 7-10 days.
We confirm a binding production schedule when the PO and deposit clear.

Can you handle full private label and custom packaging?

Yes. Logo laser engraving on blade or bolster, blade etching, custom blade shape, scale materialselection, sheath or gift box, hangtag, insert card - everything is done in-house. We ship retail-ready,Amazon-ready or distributor-ready depending on your channel.