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About us - RiveryMFG

The Beginning

Our shop had very small beginnings. In April 2019, Michael Sayers of Sevierville, Tennessee, established SayersCo., LLC, and its subsidiary, RiveryCNC. The majority of Michael’s career before this was spent in the Mechanical Engineering field, working for a small pet products company, resulting in 13 patents. Ready for a new chapter, Michael took a leap of faith into the world of CNC machining, purchased his first mill, and founded Rivery CNC. The name was created by combining the names of his two daughters. The very reason he set out to build something lasting.
Michael wanted to lay the foundation of a true American business that would serve his community and loved ones for generations to come.

Building the Foundation

He started small, designing small fidgets and EDC-themed products made 100% in America. With some success, he doubled down on producing his own fidget and puzzle-themed products through Kickstarter, and looked for more work! It was during this time that Rivery CNC morphed into a job shop and began providing firearm parts and accessories, automotive components, and even government contracts with quality products made 100% in America.
After a few years of operation, Michael was ready to grow and began making strides in shop expansion.

Becoming Rivery Manufacturing

In January of 2024, Rivery CNC transitioned to Rivery Manufacturing and took the market by storm with an innovative haptic OTF utility knife. Teaming up with Ryan from The Panda Cabana, Michael has turned Rivery into an international powerhouse. Since our founding, we have grown our employee capacity by 200% and hope to continue providing our consumers with authentic American products & grow our family, extending the opportunity to others with the same passion for quality Knives and American-made🇺🇸 goods.