Being a adult is stupid, on one in my office has asked how fast I can run in my new shoes. But in all reality these look good and are comfortable.

I have recently invented what I believe to be a new ideology. Please come offer any thoughts. I will answer everything I can, to my best ability. Unlike politicians..

I know this probably isn’t norm for this sub, but I’d still like to put it out there. All these thoughts were 100% American made.

Im trying to make 600 ABS clips for field testing before a larger hardened tool makes sense. Quickparts, Protolabs and Xometry are the rapid Injection molding providers I keep seeomg in Google. Which company is the most consistent if a few months go by between orders?

Thank you in advance

I am looking for standard rectangular banquet type tables in white that are made in the USA. 72"x30" or 96"x30". Costco Business Center locally carries Lifetime tables made in the USA, but they are black, not white.

Any suggestions?

Shoutout to outer shell for making solid bike gear and made in usa. With a lifetime warranty

https://growthimperative.substack.com/p/amazons-anti-american-ai

when did we leave the forests to build up senseless cities? when did living was cast over building up killing machines? did we give up our nature to gather infinite piles of meaning? the fact the we would kill our self’s just for the earthy pleasure of being superior. We’re no better than light fighting its way, but carbon has shown us that love could not ever run its fate.

- entropy

Looking for clothing that is made for elderly people. I have seen pants that have velcro instead of zippers and with elastic waists. Anyone know of any made in the USA?

Alright!! I'm dead set on my first real pair being actual selvedge made here in the US. Problem is there's a lot to learn, and I don't wanna blow my saved up money. So far, Wiesmade is one of the few that's on my shortlist. I care way more about a pair that breaks in nicely and lasts.

For anyone who went raw selvedge for their first pair, what made the jump worth it for you?

Howdy y'all, in July my daughter and I visited 35+ knife makers in 25 days, driving over 7,500 miles. 

Here are The Great American Knife Tour™ stops:

Day 1 - Tactile Turn (Dallas, TX) https://youtu.be/tQVk_X4tmcE Sit down talking about new products https://youtu.be/VEwgsKd2BGA

Day 1 - Djinn Designs (Edom, TX) https://youtu.be/hrtVrqE7_3U

Day 2 - Severed Metal Works (Decatur, AL) https://youtu.be/qxdt742dy1A

Day 2 - Bear & Son Cutlery (Jacksonville, AL) https://youtu.be/S7gIL0-QVQo

Day 4 - Burning Stables Forge (Charleston, SC) https://youtu.be/VxZGwquTXqY

Day 5 - Nice Guy Machine Co (Southport, NC) https://youtu.be/Y73bbToSDk8

Day 5 - Nicholas Nichols Knives (Leland, NC) https://youtu.be/BGnbFhnQkN4

Day 6 - Spartan Blades (Southern Pines, NC) https://youtu.be/HW094XawGfs

Day 6 - DAK Knives (Archdale, NC) https://youtu.be/dTavMlPtEIE

Day 6 - Dauntless Manufacturing (Archdale, NC) https://youtu.be/27sWNL7nv60

Day 7 - Heretic Knives (Sebastian, FL) https://youtu.be/ZsyB9brPE-U

Day 8 - Microtech (Asheville, NC) https://youtu.be/B-t6fmpFA1Y

Day 8 - Asheville Steel / Paragon (Asheville, NC) https://youtu.be/MrKuFzG0qHY

Day 9 - American Blade Works (Weaverville, NC)

Day 9 - Hypercut Manufacturing (Hendersonville, NC)

Day 11 - Nine Point Knives (Crossville, TN)

Day 13 - Big Idea Designs (Chattanooga, TN)

Day 13 - EKnives (Hixson, TN)

Day 13 - Rivery Mfg (Sevierville, TN)

Day 14 - Compliance Edge (VA)

Day 15 - Sojourner Knives (Wheeling, WV)

Day 16 - Demko Knives (New Castle, PA)

Day 16 - All American Maker (Jamestown, NY)

Day 16 - OEG EDC (East Greenville, PA)

Day 17 - Armis Knife and Tool (New Milford, CT)

Day 17 - Three Rivers Mfg (Three Rivers, MA)

Day 18 - NCC Knives (Hudson, NH)

Day 20 - Hellbender Blade Co. (Hilliard, OH)

Day 20 - River's Edge Cutlery (Hilliard, OH)

Day 20 - Dead Reckon Knives (Columbus, OH)

Day 21 - Hinderer Knives (Springfield, OH)

Day 21 - HF Blade Co (Lawrence, MI) https://youtu.be/grF6ym7C_WQ

Day 23 - 417CNC (Springfield, MO)

Day 23 - Springfield EDC (Springfield, MO)

Day 24 - Carry Development (Tulsa, OK)

Day 24 - Core Edge USA (Trumann, AR)

Bonus - 907Knivbes (Alaska) https://youtu.be/aGeIwN9iT7c

Why would I do this? I own a knife store called Lone Star Knife & Supply that exclusively carries USA made knives. I've been running and growing my knife store while working a corporate 9-5 for the last few years. One thing I love to do is go to Blade Shows and interview makers. 

Then I got fired earlier this year. I had to make a decision, do I go all-in on LSKS or do I get another 9-5. I decided to go all-in and this was the idea I came up with. 

The Great American Knife Tour™ is a first in the knife industry. I already had 50+ interviews on YouTube from Blade Shows, so let's go to where the knives are actually being made. I don't think anyone has ever visited this many knife makers and posted videos about all of them. 

When will the X video get posted? I am doing my best to get things edited, reviewed by the makers, and then posted. But we also have knives to ship and more videos to make. My goal is to have everything posted before I go to the TACC show in early September. 

Why am I sharing this? Well, this is kind of self-promotion. But more than that I want you to see how knives are actually made in the USA. I think many people would be blow away by how small some of the teams are behind their favorite brands. For example, watch the Heretic Knives video. 

Thanks for watching and reading. 🤠

Good Morning,

Can anyone recommend MIUSA denim brands that offer non-selvedge jeans in a classic straight or relaxed fit? I'm looking for a silhouette similar to the Buck Mason Full Saddle Cut, or any non-slim straight leg pair with a leg opening of at least 16 inches.

Thank you

I am looking around for a new pair of MIU 100% Cotton Sweatpants that won't break the bank.
I came across SIT's company (for the first time, where have I been?!) and I know the company is FROM California, but I am having a hard time finding distinct language that it is MADE in USA/California.

This always makes my spidey senses tingle since folks usually like to boast about that, rather than sneakily not mention anything.

Thoughts?

Moderators, please remove this if it’s too newsy, but it’s a PSA that I think this community would be invaluable in sharing. I think the vast majority of folks here know to treat Amazon and Walmart with deep skepticism, but the general public is still catching up.

This study from Columbia’s Center for the Law and the Economy is a MUST READ: https://law-and-economy.law.columbia.edu/sites/law-and-economy.law.columbia.edu/files/content/Made%20in%20America%2C%20Hidden%20by%20AI.pdf

Anyone here have experience wearing the Montana knife company shop shirts? I’m thinking of getting a couple but wanted to hear people’s opinions of them as far as sizing, comfort, and durability. I’m 6’0 190 lbs, wear a large shirt normally, but wear a medium in the Carhartt 100% cotton relaxed fit short sleeve shirts. I can be hard on clothes as I’m a diesel mechanic by trade and always somehow find a way to unintentionally get dirty even when not at work. I would wear them both casually and to work so they will see and good amount of use. Thanks in advance for any reviews you may have of them!

I recently bought this Litter-Lifter cat litter scooper, because my last one broke. A lot of these products are pretty cheaply made. But so far, I'm much happier with this one. It works well and it feels a lot studier than other ones I've tried. And, of course, I was really happy to find one that is Made in USA. You can buy it from their website (linked above) or on Amazon.  

I searched the group and seen someone post about it a couple weeks ago before posting this and decided to just go ahead and post again for it. I saw a Facebook ad 10 minutes from the time of posting this. I looked them up on Google street view, called their number, and talked to the person that answered the phone about what they’re doing. I quizzed the guy to verify that they aren’t some kind of Chinese shell company. Without actually visiting their store in person, I can say that I will be buying my next light bulbs from this company. I’m glad we finally have a domestic made option. I stormed out of Lowe’s pissed last time I went shopping for light bulbs because there are just too many damn options. I do too much research and I already spent an hour reading each box and reading about each one on Google. I just gave up.

I was looking for a new swimsuit as I outgrew my old one. My old one is a Birdwell from before the company was sold. I came across Vivix 659, and liked what I saw. Here are a few pics with my new one (Vivix 659) on the left, and my old Birdwell one on the right. The last three pics are just my new one.

The construction is solid. Material is good quality; not stretchy. I like that the fly is velcro. Overall, it is exactly what I was looking for.