This 39-year-old quit his lineman job during the pandemic and built a $50 million company in his backyard
Josh Smith transformed his lifelong passion for knife making into a successful business, Montana Knife Company. After years of honing his craft and working as a lineman, he launched his company in 2020 during the pandemic. Four years later, Montana Knife Company achieved $50 million in revenue by offering high-quality, American-made knives at an accessible price point, filling a gap in the market. AI
IMPACT Niche tooling improvement; minimal industry-wide impact.