CATRA

Cutlery & Allied Trades Research Association

The leading authority on testing cutlery, knives, cookware and other utensils for manufacturers, retailers and consumers.

We provide end-to-end testing services carried out by our team of metallurgists, always independent. Many of our services use CATRA Testing Equipment, are built by us and calibrated to international standards.

Manufacturers of knife sharpeners – home, commercial and industrial use.

From our research in knife edge designs, we have developed a range of powered knife-sharpeners for the commercial and domestic markets. They produce the sharpest and most durable cutting-edge in a matter of seconds.