Roots and Jones

Pens can be very personal to their owners. We all seem to have that one writing tool that we prefer over all others. If you’d like to up your game regarding your pen, you need to take a look at Roots & Jones. This unique team of grandfather and grandson hand make beautiful wooden pens from their shop near Louisville, KY. The Roots & Jones Story explains how Jim Cantrell, the grandfather in this duo, began making wood pens simply as unique gifts for friends and family. Continue reading

Capitol Bicycles

Cyclists tend to be pretty particular about their bicycles and their riding setups. What better way to fill those particular needs than a hand made in the USA, bespoke bicycle frame from Capitol Bicycles? Every bicycle frame produced by Capitol Bicycles is custom tailored to the individual rider. Built specifically to match the individual measurements of the rider. No cookie cutter work being done here. A “made for you” package includes: Continue reading

Recycled Firefighter

Here is something super cool. Personal items made from recycled firehose! How cool is that? Jake Starr, the owner of Recycled Firefighter supplies the entire backstory to the company, including how and why it came to be. Jake clearly found a niche that he was meant to be in. The products he produces from Louisville, KY are not only Made in America, but they are saving tons and tons of fire hose that otherwise would end up in a landfill. Continue reading

Hogtailz

If you are looking to do some customization to your Harley Davidson you are naturally going to want to use parts crafted by American workers. HogTailz might be just what you are looking for. The folks at HogTailz describe themselves this way: As tradesmen, we’re career machinists and skilled welders. But we’re bikers at heart; bikers who also happen to be talented designers, artisans and craftsmen. We use chrome, steel, leather, enamel and other durable materials to fabricate distinctive, one-of-a-kind moveable art that gives your bike a look like nothing else on, or off, the road today. Continue reading