An American Made Christmas for Her

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1. Tanner Goods, Document Folio and Scout Wallet 2. Shades of Grey, Hammered Geo Earrings 3. J.W.Hulme Co., Jewelry Canister 4. Tradlands, The Cambridge 5.  Lone Flag, Yellow 108 – Harvest Hat Navy 6. One Forty Three, Molded Plywood Magazine Rack 7. Spring Finn & Co., Milled Vegetable Tanned Leather Bag 8. One Forty Three, Ipad Stand 9. Thesis, Facial Scrub 10. Dogeared, Balance Black Leather Bracelet 11. LVR, Pullover Cowl Neck Hoodie 12. LVR, Organic Fold Over French Terry Yoga Pants 13. R.Riveter, Lee Purse  14. Schoolhouse Electric & Co, Winter Staple Stripe Wool Scarf 15. New Balance 877  

An American Made Christmas for Him

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1. American Trench, Wool and Cotton Scarf   2. American Trench, Cashmere Blend Fair Isle Sock  3. Best Made Co., The Belgian Dart Set 4. Topo, Daypack  5. J.W. Hulme Co.,  Valet Tray and Hamline Pocket Journal  6. Best Made Co., Shawl Neck Sweater Coat  7. Whiskey and Rum Making Kit  8. Best Made Co., Front Loading Tool Box 9. One Forty Three, Plywood Guitar Hook   10. Mitchell Bat Company   11. Reclaimed Redwood Bluetooth Speaker   

Kershaw – Blur Knife

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In 1974 Kershaw Knives opens for business in Lake Oswego, Oregon with its no-hassle, lifetime guarantee. It continues that same customer service and manufacturing quality to this day, known for their superior materials and manufacturing techniques. The Ken Onion Blur knife comes from a lineage of award-winning knives, winning Blade Magazine’s Blade Show “American Made Knife of the Year” award multiple times over the last couple decades. The Blur is perfect for all your outdoor adventures. The blade is premium stainless steel providing maximum strength and corrosion resistance and the option of a partially serrated blade to make all your camping and everyday tasks easy. The handle is coated with Trac-Tec that is rough to the touch, but not abrasive. It is a solid build, not too heavy and easy to use with the SpeedSafe opening system. Blade length: 3 3/8″ partially serrated Tanto Closed length: 4 1/2″ Steel: Sandvik…Continue Reading

PING – KARSTEN FACTORY TOUR

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Karsten Manufacturing, better known as PING, is the only major American made golf club manufacturer. To this day, they still are casting past iron models and manufacturing their steel shafts in the USA. Many of their new models have been outsourced overseas, but production continues in the states on past models. No companies forge their clubs in the USA anymore due to EPA regulations. The process is amazing, and the fact that they have hung on for so long speaks to their desired commitment to Made In the USA. Hopefully, with some help from external forces, PING can bring all of their irons back to being manufactured domestically. If you’re in the market for a new set of irons, look at their G5 range, and some of the G10s, as they were still being produced in America and are still being sold at retailers. This factory tour is of the assembly…Continue Reading

MFG IN THE USA

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This week’s wallpaper highlights an overall picture of manufacturing in the USA and the positive factors our American workers can offer. Available in 4 different sizes for your computer or iphone. Free to download. Also available as a poster for purchase in the shop. STANDARD SCREEN | WIDESCREEN SCREEN | HD SCREEN | iPHONE

NOKONA BASEBALL GLOVE

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In a sport that prides itself on being America’s pastime, most of the companies representing the baseball have abandoned American manufacturing. Nokona baseball gloves are one of the few glove companies that can say they are American Made. The Nokona Classic Walnut glove is offered in 11.5″, 12″ and 12.75″. I went with the 12.75″ since I’ll be using the glove for baseball and softball. I’m sure most that use the glove strictly for baseball would prefer the 11.5″ or 12″ glove. The fit is great, and when trying on several different gloves from multiple companies, it was clear the quality of leather used in the Nokonas is superior. The break-in time took a bit longer than cheaper gloves I’ve had, but that is expected. There are some extra holes drilled into the wrist closure, and I used them to re-lace the glove to be a snugger fit around my…Continue Reading

TEKNOR APEX HOSE

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Teknor Apex has a reputation as an industry leader and environmentaly responsible manufacturer of quality garden hoses. Their Eco-Smart TM and Family Safe TM line of hoses comply with the Consumer Product Safety and Improvement Act. Their hoses are lead and phtalate free and drinking water safe. Teknor Apex’s goal has been to manufacture high quality garden hoses. They have listened to consumers’ needs and designed their line of hoses to meet those needs. In particular, the Neverkink R self-straightening garden hose. Teknor Apex guarantees their technology to eliminate kinks, twists and tangles. Teknor Apex hoses can be found in many locations across the US and Canada. The “Kink Control hose with Triple Frame Technology at a 60 ft length, 5/8” diameter comes with a 7 year warranty, retails for under $20 and Made in the USA. Website: www.teknorapex.com