Fine decorative hardware defines the character and style of a well appointed residence or commercial building, and is a reflection on attention to detail throughout. We seek to provide the color, feel, finish, patina, weight and texture of beautiful products thoughtfully chosen to be appreciated every day.
KBC Tools and Machinery Inc., originally known as 'Kabaco Tools' was started in 1965 by Karel Bass in Detroit, Michigan - The Motor City. KBC began as a catalog house selling surplus and English tools to the metalworking industry at a discount. Its motto became 'We Will Not Be Undersold,' and it still is. KBC's original home was 1,000 square feet of rental space on Eight Mile Road, right next to a Top Hat Hamburger Drive Thru, a Detroit tradition. For the next three years, Karel commuted back and forth from London, England to Detroit, Michigan. Then, in 1968 with business growing, he hired John Earles as Vice-President and decided that it was time to move to the Motor City permanently with his wife Sheila and daughter Paula. Shortly after, KBC moved further up Eight Mile Road to more spacious and glamorous digs, right next to the most notorious topless bar in Detroit, The Booby Trap, a true Detroit landmark.
From tool design, to manufacturing, to coating and beyond, we can assist you with special tooling. Our plant is equipped with the finest machinery available to preform, manufacture, inspect, and coat custom cutters. We provide a range of custom cutters for anything from aerospace to automotive applications.