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March 10, 2025

Montana Knife Company

Montana Knife Co Blends Craft with Scale

Montana Knife Company launched in 2020 in a two-car garage near Missoula. One co-founder is a certified “Master Bladesmith” who has produced handmade knives since he was 11. The other, Brandon Horoho, is a seasoned digital marketer and ecommerce pro.

Combined, the entrepreneurs prove the value of craftsmanship at scale marketed directly to consumers. Business is booming, and the company will soon move into a 50,000 manufacturing facility.

Brandon and I recently spoke. He shared the company’s origins, culture, “drop” selling, and more. Our entire audio is embedded below. The transcript is edited for length and clarity.

Eric Bandholz: Tell us who you are and what you do.

Brandon Horoho: I’m the co-founder, vice president, and chief marketing officer of Montana Knife Company. My background is in marketing, and I’ve been involved in ecommerce since 2010.

I’ve worked for big supplement and fitness brands and on many ecommerce platforms, including Magento and Shopify.

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