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A Sheffield brand utility knife.
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Founded | 1919 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts |
| Founder | Samuel Jacoff |
| Headquarters | Mineola, New York |
| Products | Hand tools |
Number of employees | 700 [1] |
| Website | www |
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