Rada Manufacturing

Rada Manufacturing is a manufacturer located in Waverly, Iowa. It is the maker of Rada Cutlery. The company has been manufacturing American-made cutlery since being founded in 1948 and manufactures their products 100% in the USA. They are known for the solid aluminum handles on their cutlery, their lifetime guarantee, and for their aid to fundraisers for over 70 years.

, Gary Nelson is chairman and CEO, and Phil Jones is president.

History
Rada Cutlery was first produced in 1948, using surplus military knife blades then available at a fraction of their value. Early on, Rada utilized various buildings to meet their needs. One was a fortified military radar base used to monitor air space during the Cold War. In 1986, manufacturing operations moved to the current facility, which has since been expanded.