Sharp Tool, a leading name in saw blade and cutting tool solutions, has acquired Forrest Manufacturing, a renowned U.S.-based producer of premium saw blades known for exceptional edge precision and surface finish quality. The acquisition enhances Sharp Tool’s product portfolio and positions it as a key supplier across industries ranging from woodworking to aerospace machining. With Forrest’s legacy of craftsmanship and Sharp Tool’s modern distribution capabilities, the combined entity will offer improved quality control and faster delivery cycles.

For precision machining professionals, this merger underscores growing

consolidation within the cutting tool sector. As material science and edge coatings advance, manufacturers increasingly depend on tool suppliers who can balance durability, sharpness, and accuracy—critical to achieving high repeatability in complex machining operations.

Source:

Woodworking Network

Social Media Buzz (powered by X):

 Between September 10–17, users on X called the Sharp–Forrest deal “a sharpening of America’s cutting edge.” Posts from machinists celebrated Forrest’s legacy craftsmanship merging with Sharp Tool’s modern scale. Discussion centered on “tool innovation” and “precision that defines productivity.”

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