Global InformationHoffritz for Cutlery information
| Founded | 1932 |
|---|---|
| Defunct | 1996 |
| Successor | Lifetime Hoan |
| Headquarters | New York |
Key people | Edwin Jay Hoffritz (founder), Federal's chain, Leonard and Joel Silver (owners 1975-end) |
| Products | Cutlery, Swiss army knives, scissors, specialty retail |
Hoffritz for Cutlery was a specialty retail chain selling cutlery, primarily in the New York metropolitan area. Founded in 1932 in New York City, it grew slowly into a 23 store chain by the mid-1970s. After being bought out of the Federal's bankruptcy in 1975, it grew further, reaching a peak in the early 1990s of 110 stores in 33 states. But the rapid expansion, and a failed attempt to go public, led to the company's bankruptcy in 1994.