Leatherman
It seems that when someone is talking about a ‘multi-tool’ they just naturally refer to it as a Leatherman. Why is that? Because Tim Leatherman created the first pliers-based multi-tool over 37 years ago and the company has been producing them ever since! The story is one we have seen before: an individual has a real need for something so they take it on to create a solution. While on a budget trip to Europe in 1975, Tim Leatherman and his wife Chau constantly came across leaky hotel plumbing and road-side fixes for their cranky Fiat. Continue reading
Kraft Tool Co
The one thing that makes any job easier is having the right tool for the job. Having a quality version of that tool is even better. Kraft Tool Co has been making high quality, American Made tools since the founding of the company in 1981. However, their brands have been doing so for even longer, going back to 1798 with W. Rose Masonry tools. You’ll find quite the selection of quality tools from Kraft Tool Co including: Continue reading
Montana Brand Tools
If you have poked around this site at all, you’ll know that we really do love American Made Tools. What you may not know is we also believe Montana to be the most amazing state in the country. So…imagine our excitement when we discovered Montana Brand Tools. American Made tools made in Ronan, Montana! It was a necessity that early settlers of Montana have a strong will, a resilient character and great determination to tame the rugged landscape while adapting to its dramatic climate. Continue reading
Warner
Are you about to undertake some home projects? Perhaps knock something off your list of resolutions for this new year of 2023? You’ll probably find yourself needing some proper tools for the projects. If your projects are inside the house, you should be taking a look at Warner for your tool needs. Warner was founded in 1927 by Harry Warner. We like how he thought about things: Harry used to say the only thing you have that is worth anything is your name. Continue reading
Flame Engineering
In all our years of dealing with weeds on the property, the one process we did not think to try was FIRE! We are re-thinking that now. Flame Engineering produces American Made flamers and torches to deal with unwanted weeds and grass. You literally burn them away! Flame Engineering offers a number of different options, depending on the end-use scenario. Light Duty Torch Kits for the smaller projects Heavy Duty Torch Kits for the larger jobs Agricultural Flamers for farm use They even make the Red Dragon Roofing Torches for roofing projects! Continue reading
Council Tool
Everyone knows we have a love of American Made Tools here at Be American Made. Today we are featuring a unique subset of tools: American-made forged striking tools produced by Council Tool. Council Tool has been producing American made striking tools since 1886. At Council Tool, we specialize in professional-grade, American-made forged striking tools: axes, mauls, sledgehammers, pry bars, fire tools, and more. Our full product line is backed by more than 135 years of quality, reliability, and expertise from one of the oldest tool-making and forging operations in the United States. Continue reading
The Deck Tool
Do you have a deck on your home? How often are you driven mad by the leaves and other bits of material that get stuck between the boards? Lucky for you (and all of us!) The Deck Tool exists to alleviate these problems. The tool is the brainchild of founder George Wilson. He made the tool to solve a continuing problem of not being able to get all kinds of debris out from between the deck boards. Continue reading
Grace USA
If you have followed along here for any length of time, you know that we love American Made Tools. We’ve featured quite a few tool companies, such as Chapman MFG, Wright Tool, ChannelLock and Safety Seal. Today we are adding another American Made Tool company: Grace USA. Grace USA creates tools for several specific areas of use: Gunsmith Tools Woodworking Tools Industrial Tools Military Tools Mechanics Tools They also offer Home & Gift tool kits. Continue reading