This firm was founded in 1914 when the Unique Knife Company moved to Cuba, New York from Keating Summit, Pennsylvania. Misters Robinson, Avery, and Sayre signed an agreement in July, 1914 with the Cuba Chamber of Commerce agreeing to move the firm to Cuba.
In 1916, the capital was increased from $25,000 to $50,000. They employed 40 workers. In January 1917, the directors were H. Paul Morgan, Frank Stryker, Conley M. Morgan, Harry E. Keller, William R. Morris, Charles A. Ackerly, William B. Ackerly and Ralph M. Wheeler.
In August 1917, the Cuba Chamber of Commerce sold it’s shares in the firm to the officers and stockholders for $1,275. This was one-half the mortgage owed on the property. The company assumed the debt. From October to December, 1917, additional equipment was purchased and installed to increase production.
c 1914-1922