SIC 3421 — Cutlery
Description & Classification
SIC code 3421 representing 'Cutlery' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 332215 - Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing (via SIC1987:3421→NAICS1997:332211→2002:332211→2007:332211→2012:332215→2017:332215→2022:332215)
- NAICS 332216 - Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (via SIC1987:3421→NAICS1997:332212→2002:332212→2007:332212→2012:332216→2017:332216→2022:332216)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 3421 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Cutlery |
| Division | Division D: Manufacturing |
| Major Group | Major Group 34: Fabricated Metal Products, Except Machinery and Transportation Equipment |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 3421:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 34 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 34
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 3421 represent?
SIC 3421 is 'Cutlery', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 34: Fabricated Metal Products, Except Machinery and Transportation Equipment (Division D: Manufacturing); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 332215 (Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing), 332216 (Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 3421?
SIC code 3421 maps to modern NAICS codes: 332215 - Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing, 332216 - Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing.