American Made Tools & Work Goods
Why Buy American?
Similar to the apparel industry, the tools and work materials category has suffered from a lot of production shift to overseas. Chinese steel, other materials, and labor costs are simply cheaper for large companies. With that shift typically comes lower quality. For example, 12-gauge Chinese steel is three times weaker than its American counterparts, as tested by brands like Champion safes. We simply can't rely on international manufacturers to help us get the job done right. That search for American made quality is why 60% of workers in a recent survey from Klein Tools indicated that being made in the USA is important to them when making a tool purchase. American made tools provide quality, performance, and of course help support our local job economy. We're doing the research to help you separate the foreign from the domestic and the good from the bad, picking out the best tools and other work materials across a variety of categories. Check out our latest reviews below!
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Mike
Head Researcher
Mike is our head researcher and reviews tools, sporting equipment, and a variety of other products.
Our Tools & Work Guides
Champion Power Equipment 100219 (7500 Watt) Review
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Read More Generac 5734 (15000 Running Watts) Review
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Read More Briggs & Stratton 30676 Review
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Read More Kershaw Ken Onion Blur Folding Knife
Kershaw Knives partnered with Ken Onion for a series of knives, including the Blur line. We noticed these folding knives mentioned frequently for everyday use, ...
Read More Gerber Gator Premium Folding Knife
Anyone who goes hunting regularly can tell you the value of a good knife. Not only is it necessary for skinning and preparing wild game, ...
Read More Buck CSAR-T Tactical Folding Knife
Buck is one of the most notable knife brands in the world. For more than a century and across five generations of Bucks, the American-based ...
Read More Benchmade Griptilian 551
Benchmade is known for knives, and their Griptilian line remains a popular option for recreational users. The 551 Griptilian is the smallest of the full-sized ...
Read More Buck Knives 112BRS Ranger Lockback Folding Knife
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Read More Case Amber Bone Stockman Knife
A knife purchase is an important decision that takes careful thought. You must first define what your needs are and what you are trying to ...
Read More Best Pocket Knife
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Read More Spyderco ParaMilitary 2 G-10 Knife
There are many benefits to owning a pocket knife. They provide you the advantage of being able to accomplish many projects around your home. You ...
Read More Best Women’s Work Boots
The perfect pair of work boots should be comfortable, supportive, and protective. Depending on where you work, you might need to invest in boots that ...
Read More Best Lawn Mowers
A new lawnmower is an important investment. The right lawn mower will help you maintain your property and should be reliable and easy to use...and ...
Read More Best Sound Deadening Material
Finding the right sound deadening materials for your car can be a sticky situation sometimes (literally). There are a ton of options out there! We ...
Read More Best Gardening Tools
Gardening is a relaxing hobby, but it’s most enjoyable when done with high-quality tools. We did the research to find the best gardening tools made ...
Read More Best Wrenches
The tool industry has slowly moved overseas over the last several decades, and wrenches are no exception. We did the research to find which manufacturers ...
Read More Best Bench Vises
A good vise can make all the difference in the shop. Whether you are drilling a hole in a piece of stock, you’re cutting with ...
Read More Best Jacks
A major part of maintaining and repairing equipment today is being able to lift it up off the ground so you can access those important ...
Read More Best Tool Boxes
Finding a quality tool box is key, whether it’s for personal use or in your business. We did the research to find the best tool ...
Read More Tool Brands Made in the USA
Here are some of the best tool brands who still make their tools in the USA. We also provided a little description of what products ...
Read More Best Portable Generators
We did the research to find the best portable generators made in the USA. Different people have different needs when it comes to purchasing a ...
Read More Best Men’s Work Boots
Finding the right pair of work boots that fit well, are constructed with care, and last a lifetime can be really tough. That's why we ...
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