Newton Broom & Brush Co
Newton Broom & Brush Co was founded on January 10th, 1914 in Newton, IL. It has been producing American Made brooms ever since! They still produce The Original Kitchenette which is made using 100% Broom corn. What is Broom corn? According to Britannica: broomcorn, (Sorghum bicolor), upright variety of sorghum of the family Poaceae, cultivated for its stiff stems. The seeds of broomcorn are borne on the ends of long straight branches. When harvested and dried, these stiff bristles are processed and bound to form broom heads and brushes and are also used for wreaths and other decorations. 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. Continue reading
Strop Bros
Do you know what a strop is? You’ve probably seen an example of one in movies: the long piece of leather the barber uses to polish up the razor. We always wondered what that piece was called. Now we know. According to wikipedia, a strop: is a flexible strip of leather, canvas, denim fabric, balsa wood, or other soft material, used to straighten and polish the blade of a straight razor, a knife, or a woodworking tool such as a chisel Continue reading
Last Chance Archery
We think archery is one of the greatest sports in the world. It requires practice, patience and dedication if you wish to become proficient. As you progress you will also find that it can require specialized equipment so you can dial things in exactly as you want. For that, there is Last Chance Archery. Last Chance Archery makes numerous bow presses that cover a wide range of prices. They are bench mountable and very simple to use. Continue reading
Watershed
A dry bag is a must if you are going to be in the extreme outdoors. You’ll want them for any activities on the water for sure. However, they are incredibly useful for backcountry trips as well. Keeping your gear dry under any condition. Watershed produces American Made dry bags for both military and civilian use. Whether you need duffels for packing in to a remote spot or you need kayak bags for an extreme trip through the rapids, Watershed has you covered. Continue reading
Speed Queen
A quality washer and dryer for your home can be a large investment. You want something that will last for years and something you can feel good about spending your hard-earned money on. And you want something Made in America. Speed Queen has what you need. We’ve all heard the comment – American quality doesn’t exist anymore. Speed Queen owners, however, know better. For more than 110 years, Speed Queen consumer laundry products have been manufactured in Ripon, Wis., a place where pride of workmanship is not just alive but thriving… Continue reading
Liberty Safe
The United States is unique as far as countries go. We have rights that many others do not have. One of those rights is supported by the 2nd Amendment. The right to bear arms. We support all of our Constitutional Rights and we think you should as well. If you do this by being a firearms owner, we think you should also do some research on safe storage of these items. Perhaps take a look at Liberty Safe. Continue reading
Zippo
Zippo Lighters are the most quintessential lighters on the planet it would seem. Is there anyone that hasn’t seen one? Zippo began in the early 1930’s in Bradford, Pennsylvania. After watching a friend struggle with an inefficient lighter, founder George G. Blaisdell decided to construct a new version that was usable with a single hand. The name “Zippo” was created by Mr Blaisdell. He liked the sound of the word “zipper” so he formed variations on the word until he settled on “Zippo,” which he felt had a “modern” sound. Continue reading