Holstead

Holstead is a Fort Wayne, Indiana-based product company designing thoughtfully engineered tools that improve everyday participation. We use first-principles thinking, real-life observation, and disciplined product design to solve meaningful daily living problems with dignity, clarity, and practical usefulness.

Holstead’s universal-design meal prep tools are specifically created to support independence at home and in therapy settings. Our innovative approach, featuring one-handed or two-handed knife sets with safety edge options and concave board geometry, addresses the challenges faced by individuals with stroke recovery, arthritis, tremors, one-handed use, visual impairment, and coordination issues.

What sets Holstead apart is our commitment to intentional engineering and a moral center rooted in service. We prioritize the inherent dignity and independence of every person we serve, building foundational truths around the hexagon, cross, and anchor – representing design with a purpose, a commitment to God, and practical stability. We’ve grown from a family problem solved to a broader mission of inclusive design, impacting therapy clinics and rehab centers alike.