Missoula’s Montana Knife Co. lands on Inc. 5000 list

A Missoula-based manufacturer landed on the Inc. 5000 list for the first time since its founding, gaining the attention of business watchdogs across the country.

The Montana Knife Co. ranked No. 508 on the list, which scores the fastest growing private companies in the county.

The firm, founded by Josh Smith and Brandon Horoho in 2020, posted 680% growth over the past three years, according to Jack Taylor Worldwide. The figure outpaced every other company in Montana.