R.W. Thompson, Inc. is a small, family owned business started by Ray Thompson in 1982 and is now 2nd generation owned by his son, Andy Thompson. R.W. Thompson, Inc. began with a straightforward belief: American workers deserve tools that work as hard as they do. What started as a small, family‑driven operation grew into a respected brand committed to precision craftsmanship and dependable performance. Along the way, we listened to mechanics, fabricators, and tradespeople who were tired of tools that wore out too quickly or couldn’t stand up to demanding jobs. Built on decades of industry experience, the KnKut brand of USA Made drill bits and cutting tools was created in 1996 with a simple mission: deliver American‑made cutting tools that outperform the competition in durability, precision, and value.