here's something to look over.  http://www.cutleryandmore.com/cutlery.htm

 Now if you really want "American made"...

    http://www.buckknives.com/index.cfm

Made in Idaho !     wander thru their site,, Yes they make kitchen knives !!

Not a "buck salesman"  but, I've got 5-7 buck knives around here, and they are All guarenteed for life,, broke about 1" off the tip of a 110 folding hunter off, sent it in they sent my knife back with a new blade in it no charge.  Broke the 'locking back' out one time using the knife to cut through steel band strapping. Didn't hurt the blade thou,, sent it in,, they replaced the 'backlock' mechism (sp) returned to me, again NO charge.