Be American Made

Celebrating American-made products and those that produce them

Crazy Aaron’s

2023-04-04 Toys
We love cool toys. We also love a great story. Crazy Aaron’s has both. You can read about that story here. Crazy Aaron’s has been making Thinking Putty in American since 1998. The putty is non-toxic, won’t dry out and won’t leave a sticky or slippery residue on your fingers. Perfect for the little hands of children! Thinking Putty® helps build hand and finger strength through a fabulous tactile play experience with unique, unexpected properties and provides relaxing, yet stimulating interaction for anyone with sensory integration issues. Continue reading

Kraft Tool Co

2023-04-03 Tools Utility
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

2023-03-31 Utility
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

Vortic Watches

A quality wristwatch is a beautiful thing. And, let’s be honest, it’s something that folks have moved away from due to the proliferation of phones and associated electronic gadgets. Vortic Watches is the opposite of that, and something we are pretty excited about. Vortic Watch Company is a small batch, custom, watch manufacturing and vintage restoration company located in Northern Colorado. Our mission is to “preserve and enhance the legacy of manufacturing excellence in America.” Continue reading

BCY Fibers

It’s no secret we love archery. We’ve featured serveral archery companies before, including Ethics Archery, Last Chance Archery, H2 Saddles, Iron Will Outfitters and BK Outdoors. One thing that all archers need is an excellent set of strings. BCY Fibers creates just that. You’ll find bowstring material, crossbow material and serving material You’ll also find archery accessories as well. Basically covering all string-related archery needs. They even have bow fishing line! Continue reading

All American Clothing Co

2023-03-28 Clothing
One of the best ways to support American workers and American companies is to simply dress for it. And by that we mean: wear clothing that is Made in America. All American Clothing Co creates a full ensemble of clothing and accessories for mean and women. All Made in America. Our mission is to support USA families and jobs by producing high-quality clothing in the USA at an affordable price. By keeping our production in the USA we provide jobs and a tax base that supports our communities. Continue reading

Stormy Kromer

Necessity is the mother of invention, as they say. That holds true for Stormy Kromer and their iconic wool cap. It all started with a cap. George “Stormy” Kromer, a semi-pro baseball player and railroad engineer, kept losing his hat on the train. He asked his wife, Ida, to sew an earband on his favorite ball cap to keep his ears warm and the hat snug. It worked. 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

Paul Hoge Creations

2023-03-23 Home Goods
In the market for some American Made candles? Check out Paul Hoge Creations. In business since 1971, Paul Hoge Creations strives to provide quality candles at affordable prices. All of the candles are made in their shop in Marshville, North Carolina, which you can visit for a closer look. If you are not able to visit the factory store to pick out what you want, you can purchase Paul Hoge Creations candles over at CandleVision.com. Continue reading

Vero Frescobol

According to wikipedia Frescobol “is a racket sport originating in Brazil in the 1950s. The game is played between 2 (or occasionally 3) players with solid rackets, most often made of wod or fibreglass, and the aim of the game is to hit a small rubber ball between players for as long as possible. It is often considered a beach activity.” To us, Vero Frescobol is an American company that produces the equipment for you to play the game of Frescobol. Continue reading
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