Leatherman mult-tools are still made in the USA and are great. I carry a Leatherman Micra everyday along with a Chinese made small Workpro utility knife.
Well said, sadly American manufacturing is not what it used to be. The country got upset when a Japanese politician called us lazy and fat back in the early 90’s. But on a generalisation, he was correct. Yes there are craftsmen out there who care about their work, but they are few compared to the masses that just want a pay check. The trades have become desperate not for just skilled labour but for people who even have an interest in doing them. Unions and labour laws that were originally designed to protect the work now promote laziness. As another subscriber mentioned, people need to demand better, not just from producers, but from people.
everything i seen made in america has been overpriced, inferior materials and in alot of cases very poorly assembled, pinched wires, loose fasteners, stripped fasteners so on so forth, american workers really dont care about some little widget they have to assemble 100 of a day.. everything ive had that was made in taiwan specifically has really impressed me.. when you get up into industrial tools, hydaulics ect im sure it changes and starts to lean back in the US mades direction as machinists, and specialty workers do care about their work and generally speaking or much better trained and equipped compared to the same worker in china a side note, made in germany still seems to be a valid stamp for high quality consumer tools, knipex, fein, metabo, wiha, wera, ect im sure they offer made in china stuff but in general youre not overpaying for junk just because it has a made in germany/czech stamp youre actually getting good engineering, good materials, good ideas.. i think thats where some of the problem is, people arent asking how can they make a great high quality tool the best in its category, theyre just asking how can we take this crappy tool an produce it in the USA and theyre solution is usually to skimp on as much as possible to cover the extra cost of labour
You're right, we're losing it. Years ago I wouldn't think of going into a Harbor Freight, junk, junk, junk. Today's a different story. Much improved better junk. I shouldn't say "junk", now I say stuff and there is some decent "stuff". The other day I bought a mower lift from HF 99.99 -74.99 w/ coup. HD 135.09 Northern Tool 539.99, there wasn't too much difference other than price, a no brainer. After putting together and using it I patted myself on my back. Just saying.
Our companys have sold us out years ago on (made in America) with global matls. All For $$$. for example take craftsman i got a boat load of there tools from 70's n 80' that are so much better than whats sold today. its junk in my opinion, but you dont have much choice.
I don't care where it comes from just as long as it performs. Also the quality of steel is not what it used to be. And the craftsman ship is not there.
This was more a review of how you look, orient the camera over the tools man.. that’s why we are here. Sorry for being blunt but.. don’t wanna see you I wanna see the tool in the description of the video.
I love GREAT tools and will pay the extra money for quality and innovation. But they HAVE to be worth the money. I throw my money at KNIPEX tools all the time. German made. I wish there was something comparable that was USA made. They would have my money all day long. Quality, to me, is ALWAYS worth the 💰
Leatherman, SK, Wright tool, Proto, Klein, Channellock, beanchmade knives, case, Microtech, Protech, Emerson, Chris Reeves, Medford, Mac tools, Snap on, Cornwell, and I could go on there is great AMERICAN Quality I would put any of these tools or knives against any china made shit or anything from harbor cheap.
It's not that companies are selling out because they are greedy. I could get a lot of arguments on this statement but it's the workers in the US that are greedy. I mean look we have put forth health insurance and what not for someone who works in a factory producing a product that is worth one dollar be worth the same as someone who is making something for one thousand dollars. The companies need to make their money. If you don't like what a company is doing, it might sound mean but why don't you go out and create a company with your ideals here in the USA. Because, if you didn't realize it, here we are able to do more like get loans for anything. Don't hate companies for doing what they are doing. You are the consumer. Just buy the tools you know are best. Don't buy tools based on name brand in this day and age because they are only trying to keep you buying their brand. If you look closely some brands even have different tiers for that same reason.
The companies are greedy by going offshore to increase profit margins. Tell me how many of these companies that moved production to China are selling their vacation homes? They aren’t because their pockets are deep.
I'm willing to pay a little more for a product that employees Americans in America. My issue has been US companies depending on that Made in USA to draw customers and then making inferior products.
I spend my money on what gives me the best value as well as best quality. I would hate to spend my hard earned money twice on the same type of product.
That my friend is an awesome goal. Right now, I have no clue how you could make it through a week without doing so. If you do any research on this, let me know. If it can be done, I would love to make a video on it.
@@WorkshopAddict I've no doubt it will be difficult to start but I intend to question manufacturers and advise them of why I'm not going to buy their stuff if they continue to deal with china. If enough people do that it should bring about a change
Leatherman pretty much, and even they have to source some from other country's, some pliers are Mexico, and I think the files are Mexico and Switzerland
Same. Leatherman. All the way. Have never had a quality issue with any of them, have carried 6 so far. Tools are 100% made in Portland. Of course, you pay for it haha
I love my multi tools I have 23 of them Sog, Leatherman, Gerber,Shrade, Vitronx Swiss Army and a few off brands and of all the ones I have the Leatherman Wave is the best
Great video. I have a perspective where I try to buy made in America because I used to work for Stanley black and decker for 20 years before outsourcing changed that. I work in industrial maintenance for a large Us company now and use a variety of brand tools. Craftsman, dewalt, Stanley, kolbalt, Pittsburg, gearwrench, lang, crecent, and many more. I find some tools like crecent made in US or even ten year or older craftsman great and high quality. But new craftsman and most of the stanley subsidiary stuff even when made in US are junk. A Pittsburg impact socket is 1000 times better quality than a current craftsman. Also I find Kolbalt lowes brand surviving the industrial beatdown better than most any of the brands I use. Made in America is not mean the best any more but I still like hunting down the good made in US tools but dont lock my self into them. Long story short it would be great to see you guys review some now US tools as well. Harbor frieght has some that beatdown alot of brands out there.
i do electrician/carpenter work and i do handyman jobs on the side. i have not found anything that can hold up to the stress i put on my multi-tool on a daily bases like the Leatherman surge. with that said Bibury 21 in 1 did a better job than the Gerber crap but the Bibury eventually fell apart
great info I would love one day to see made in U.S.A. with U.S.A. material and some companies don't understand people will pay more for quality items I know I would and do.
I have two Schrade multi tools which are both the same one made iUSA the other in China the one in China is garbage the blades are duller than a butter knife and are hard to sharping and the overall quality is just bad
I actually have a Berber diesel, I keep it with me all the time. That being said it is not the best tool and I agree for us to support “Made in the USA” and companies who do that need to make a higher quality tool or lower their prices to match what they are putting out.
My Leatherman wave titanium goes with me everywhere. Love that thing, believe most if not all Leatherman is made in use, with some global parts of course.
Hey, I am glad to watch your video. I am from China and travel to USA for work several times in years. In my opinion, American has too much predudice for China, this is come from American knows less about China. Lets talk about the tools, now the 90% hand tools in Homedeop, Lowes, Menards, Walwart, Harbor fright etc..are made in China really, even Milwaukee, Stanley. China is not only prodcing the poor quality products, it depends on the customers requirement, by honest, China producing all level products...We know now the US had added the imported tariff from China, it is really a big punch for China supplier, but it is also really a big hurt for US customers, the retail price was increased in market. The made in US brand products are gets the benefit, but for us, it is really don't have any influence, nothing going to change. But I have to see, I am admire some US made products, like Klein, Gerber. They are innovation.
The problem with the US market everybody is looking for cheap products MIC. Only a niche consumers is looking for really Made in USA. My view would be purchase a tool a little bit more expensive Made in USA and can stand for several years of use instead of cheap products in which at the end would be useless in the long run and create garbage in the country. The market is used to buying cheap, useless and garbage. This n is not a wise consume behavior.
Made in China seems to me to be a better and better word. Now Americans basically have things made in China in our homes. Do n’t believe it?Check it. And Made in China brings convenience to me.I like it.I'll try the bibury multitool,Tell your guys how about the quality later.
For a multi tool I do not have an answer. But for my hand tools. All I can say is Wright Tools in Ohio, SK Professional Tools in Illinois, and Mayhew in Massachusetts.
I appreciate your perspective on this. I’m just a hobbyist. I don’t focus too much on a tool, but what I can do with that tool. I consider the value/capability proposition. I would like to support American manufacturing, but I find it hard to justify a big price premium, especially if the quality and support isn’t much better. Affordable foreign made tools can actually empower American makers, builders and workers to be more productive and cost-effective. Cheaper foreign labor is a factor, but I also think that in some cases more lax intellectual property protections come in to play. That can allow more foreign competition to drive down prices. Certainly there are ethical and quality concerns about this. It can be hard to know what one is actually getting. In 10-20 years we will see a continued big rise in automation. We may have more American manufacturing, but we will be supporting American robots more than American workers. This will be a huge issue we will have to tackle as a society and it will extend beyond geo-political boundaries.
Personally, I never did care for the Gerber multitools so perhaps I'm bias like that. Leatherman was always what I thought of for a multitools. I have owned both and everything else equal, I feel Leatherman is better. Cheap "Made in the America" tools are going to be the norm. It's about cost vs profit margins. I don't mind manufacturers sourcing and using global components because that is just how it is because the US doesn't have the producers like it did. The producers it does have, there is a price markup for American labor and CEOs rediculus salaries and bonuses, so those goods are at a premium price.
The Gerber diesel Is a bad design product. It has short tools and It has nothing in common with intelligente american manufacturing......i tell you even of i am italian. Take note
No it ain't arant in your voicing your opinion I love it you're showing me the pros and cons of certain tools I bought a $5 pair from Taiwan to me is better than my Gerber cuz the lever actions done completely different do what you have to do if I don't like it I don't watch it if I like it I watch it just keep it going okay be yourself is somebody says look at the Chinese thing what does it hurt you look at keep up the awesome work or maybe you😷🍻🍺
the difference here is more from design, not made quality or material... one has much thicker pivot in the axial direction than the other, the most significant difference
'Everyday loses' - I love that expression, it's so true. I do sympathise with you guys in America as here in the UK we lost that battle - 'Made in Britain' - a long, long time ago. Enjoyed your video, take care. 👍
Makes me think of Henry tools. Yes, they are expensive, but they are made in America or not made at all. I buy a Henry and I support American business, American workers, and American liberty.
This video reminds me of buying a car in the mid-late 1970s. In the early 1970s, 98% of the cars sold in the US were 'Merican made, and very few made it to 100,000. Imports arrived and gave consumers a better product. Why? They held their workers to better accountability from the top down. America needs to hold their workers to a superior standard than what is produced from other countries. If we don't step up, Made in America will be mostly a slogan.
Holy crap. Are you browsing my search history? Like 3rd time you made a video of something i am literally looking to buy right away lol I need a multitool for my battlebelt. I dont want to be stuck with just my EDC. I ofcourse am leaning for Leatherman MUT. I am 110% with you on American MADE. I will totally pay 20% more for AMerican. However, that said there are some materials that are literally NOT made in USA. Most Steel, if not all is made in China, we have no choice. I would support legislation that would REQUIRE that all materials and products that are a necessity for our country to be made in America. Including our medication.
Great video brother...if we the consumers stuck together and boycotted some of this junk maybe it would make a difference...idk...global powers at work I guess. Who knows , maybe this is a start...it would be great if more things ...tools included were manufactured right here in the USA by and for Americans.
We need to take back our country. I am willing to pay more for made in USA to support my country. I hate that if they assemble it in US its made in USA. It's better than the whole item made in China though. I am not against German hand tools. They seem well made IMHO.
No you can’t find many tools made in the USA and if you do they generally are more money. The tooling was sent off overseas starting in the nineties. We need to ask for things made here and if they don’t have it demand USA made products. It will take years to get it turned around but, it has to start somewhere and sometime, why not now? China and other countries have bought off many of our legislators! Look that up Justin Amash owns Tekton tools for one! Thanks
You said it all when you said, "America has to step up" with their tool game. I'm not afraid to pay more...if it's worth it.. Good video Brian...honest.
OK - keeping off the politics as to why you should never buy anything made in China - my preferences would be European - Bosch / Mafell / Festool, Japanese - Hikoki (Metabo HPT) or US - SnapOn whenever and wherever possible.
Leatherman mult-tools are still made in the USA and are great. I carry a Leatherman Micra everyday along with a Chinese made small Workpro utility knife.
www.leatherman.com/
Well said, sadly American manufacturing is not what it used to be. The country got upset when a Japanese politician called us lazy and fat back in the early 90’s. But on a generalisation, he was correct. Yes there are craftsmen out there who care about their work, but they are few compared to the masses that just want a pay check. The trades have become desperate not for just skilled labour but for people who even have an interest in doing them. Unions and labour laws that were originally designed to protect the work now promote laziness. As another subscriber mentioned, people need to demand better, not just from producers, but from people.
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I carry leatherman all day everyday. That’s the only one...
everything i seen made in america has been overpriced, inferior materials and in alot of cases very poorly assembled, pinched wires, loose fasteners, stripped fasteners so on so forth, american workers really dont care about some little widget they have to assemble 100 of a day.. everything ive had that was made in taiwan specifically has really impressed me.. when you get up into industrial tools, hydaulics ect im sure it changes and starts to lean back in the US mades direction as machinists, and specialty workers do care about their work and generally speaking or much better trained and equipped compared to the same worker in china
a side note, made in germany still seems to be a valid stamp for high quality consumer tools, knipex, fein, metabo, wiha, wera, ect im sure they offer made in china stuff but in general youre not overpaying for junk just because it has a made in germany/czech stamp youre actually getting good engineering, good materials, good ideas.. i think thats where some of the problem is, people arent asking how can they make a great high quality tool the best in its category, theyre just asking how can we take this crappy tool an produce it in the USA and theyre solution is usually to skimp on as much as possible to cover the extra cost of labour
You're right, we're losing it. Years ago I wouldn't think of going into a Harbor Freight, junk, junk, junk. Today's a different story. Much improved better junk. I shouldn't say "junk", now I say stuff and there is some decent "stuff". The other day I bought a mower lift from HF 99.99 -74.99 w/ coup. HD 135.09 Northern Tool 539.99, there wasn't too much difference other than price, a no brainer. After putting together and using it I patted myself on my back. Just saying.
Our companys have sold us out years ago on (made in America) with global matls. All For $$$. for example take craftsman i got a boat load of there tools from 70's n 80' that are so much better than whats sold today. its junk in my opinion, but you dont have much choice.
Leatherman made in USA and is much better then those
I don't care where it's made. I care about quality.
here the difference is not even from quality. they are different design and dimension
USaA made tools need to stop being so overpriced. Like snap on tools great tools, but way way too expensive
I don't care where it comes from just as long as it performs. Also the quality of steel is not what it used to be. And the craftsman ship is not there.
This was more a review of how you look, orient the camera over the tools man.. that’s why we are here. Sorry for being blunt but.. don’t wanna see you I wanna see the tool in the description of the video.
Try a letherman
I love GREAT tools and will pay the extra money for quality and innovation. But they HAVE to be worth the money.
I throw my money at KNIPEX tools all the time. German made. I wish there was something comparable that was USA made. They would have my money all day long.
Quality, to me, is ALWAYS worth the 💰
Leatherman, SK, Wright tool, Proto, Klein, Channellock, beanchmade knives, case, Microtech, Protech, Emerson, Chris Reeves, Medford, Mac tools, Snap on, Cornwell, and I could go on there is great AMERICAN Quality I would put any of these tools or knives against any china made shit or anything from harbor cheap.
I have Benchmade and Microtech knives and Microtech are not the quality in sharpness as Benchmade.
USA USA USA USA U......Ch......Chi......china plz😢
And cannot forget channellock, I think they are they only 100%
It's not that companies are selling out because they are greedy. I could get a lot of arguments on this statement but it's the workers in the US that are greedy. I mean look we have put forth health insurance and what not for someone who works in a factory producing a product that is worth one dollar be worth the same as someone who is making something for one thousand dollars. The companies need to make their money. If you don't like what a company is doing, it might sound mean but why don't you go out and create a company with your ideals here in the USA. Because, if you didn't realize it, here we are able to do more like get loans for anything. Don't hate companies for doing what they are doing. You are the consumer. Just buy the tools you know are best. Don't buy tools based on name brand in this day and age because they are only trying to keep you buying their brand. If you look closely some brands even have different tiers for that same reason.
Joel Peña the workers are greedy? You mean people shouldn’t get paid a living wage building things that consumers want?
The companies are greedy by going offshore to increase profit margins. Tell me how many of these companies that moved production to China are selling their vacation homes? They aren’t because their pockets are deep.
Cuz, nothing is made in our country. It's a moot point.
Stuff needs to come back! and not come back with global materials.
@Marshall Kinnaird sure, there's some exceptions, but the vast majority of consumer goods are and have been made over seas for years.
I'm willing to pay a little more for a product that employees Americans in America.
My issue has been US companies depending on that Made in USA to draw customers and then making inferior products.
I spend my money on what gives me the best value as well as best quality. I would hate to spend my hard earned money twice on the same type of product.
Personally, I will never buy another chinese made anything, including assembled-from chinese parts.........
That my friend is an awesome goal. Right now, I have no clue how you could make it through a week without doing so. If you do any research on this, let me know. If it can be done, I would love to make a video on it.
@@WorkshopAddict I've no doubt it will be difficult to start but I intend to question manufacturers and advise them of why I'm not going to buy their stuff if they continue to deal with china. If enough people do that it should bring about a change
I carry the Surge. Love it, case closed
Leatherman pretty much, and even they have to source some from other country's, some pliers are Mexico, and I think the files are Mexico and Switzerland
Same. Leatherman. All the way. Have never had a quality issue with any of them, have carried 6 so far. Tools are 100% made in Portland. Of course, you pay for it haha
I love my multi tools I have 23 of them Sog, Leatherman, Gerber,Shrade, Vitronx Swiss Army and a few off brands and of all the ones I have the Leatherman Wave is the best
Great video. I have a perspective where I try to buy made in America because I used to work for Stanley black and decker for 20 years before outsourcing changed that. I work in industrial maintenance for a large Us company now and use a variety of brand tools. Craftsman, dewalt, Stanley, kolbalt, Pittsburg, gearwrench, lang, crecent, and many more. I find some tools like crecent made in US or even ten year or older craftsman great and high quality. But new craftsman and most of the stanley subsidiary stuff even when made in US are junk. A Pittsburg impact socket is 1000 times better quality than a current craftsman. Also I find Kolbalt lowes brand surviving the industrial beatdown better than most any of the brands I use. Made in America is not mean the best any more but I still like hunting down the good made in US tools but dont lock my self into them. Long story short it would be great to see you guys review some now US tools as well. Harbor frieght has some that beatdown alot of brands out there.
i do electrician/carpenter work and i do handyman jobs on the side. i have not found anything that can hold up to the stress i put on my multi-tool on a daily bases like the Leatherman surge. with that said Bibury 21 in 1 did a better job than the Gerber crap but the Bibury eventually fell apart
I quit buying gerber years ago because I noticed a drop in quality. Leatherman, sog, or victornox still seem to be good stuff.
great info I would love one day to see made in U.S.A. with U.S.A. material and some companies don't understand people will pay more for quality items I know I would and do.
Just so you know, whatever you review...I appreciate YOUR time! Thank you.
I appreciate that!
I have two Schrade multi tools which are both the same one made iUSA the other in China the one in China is garbage the blades are duller than a butter knife and are hard to sharping and the overall quality is just bad
I actually have a Berber diesel, I keep it with me all the time. That being said it is not the best tool and I agree for us to support “Made in the USA” and companies who do that need to make a higher quality tool or lower their prices to match what they are putting out.
Zack Cortez get a Leatherman and support an American company.
My Leatherman wave titanium goes with me everywhere. Love that thing, believe most if not all Leatherman is made in use, with some global parts of course.
I'm Leatherman also great tool great review thanks
Hey, I am glad to watch your video. I am from China and travel to USA for work several times in years. In my opinion, American has too much predudice for China, this is come from American knows less about China. Lets talk about the tools, now the 90% hand tools in Homedeop, Lowes, Menards, Walwart, Harbor fright etc..are made in China really, even Milwaukee, Stanley. China is not only prodcing the poor quality products, it depends on the customers requirement, by honest, China producing all level products...We know now the US had added the imported tariff from China, it is really a big punch for China supplier, but it is also really a big hurt for US customers, the retail price was increased in market. The made in US brand products are gets the benefit, but for us, it is really don't have any influence, nothing going to change. But I have to see, I am admire some US made products, like Klein, Gerber. They are innovation.
The problem with the US market everybody is looking for cheap products MIC. Only a niche consumers is looking for really Made in USA. My view would be purchase a tool a little bit more expensive Made in USA and can stand for several years of use instead of cheap products in which at the end would be useless in the long run and create garbage in the country. The market is used to buying cheap, useless and garbage. This n is not a wise consume behavior.
Made in China seems to me to be a better and better word. Now Americans basically have things made in China in our homes. Do n’t believe it?Check it. And Made in China brings convenience to me.I like it.I'll try the bibury multitool,Tell your guys how about the quality later.
For a multi tool I do not have an answer. But for my hand tools. All I can say is Wright Tools in Ohio, SK Professional Tools in Illinois, and Mayhew in Massachusetts.
I appreciate your perspective on this. I’m just a hobbyist. I don’t focus too much on a tool, but what I can do with that tool. I consider the value/capability proposition. I would like to support American manufacturing, but I find it hard to justify a big price premium, especially if the quality and support isn’t much better. Affordable foreign made tools can actually empower American makers, builders and workers to be more productive and cost-effective.
Cheaper foreign labor is a factor, but I also think that in some cases more lax intellectual property protections come in to play. That can allow more foreign competition to drive down prices. Certainly there are ethical and quality concerns about this. It can be hard to know what one is actually getting.
In 10-20 years we will see a continued big rise in automation. We may have more American manufacturing, but we will be supporting American robots more than American workers. This will be a huge issue we will have to tackle as a society and it will extend beyond geo-political boundaries.
Personally, I never did care for the Gerber multitools so perhaps I'm bias like that. Leatherman was always what I thought of for a multitools. I have owned both and everything else equal, I feel Leatherman is better.
Cheap "Made in the America" tools are going to be the norm. It's about cost vs profit margins. I don't mind manufacturers sourcing and using global components because that is just how it is because the US doesn't have the producers like it did. The producers it does have, there is a price markup for American labor and CEOs rediculus salaries and bonuses, so those goods are at a premium price.
You can make 10 happy guys with the bibury vs 1 guy with the leatherman labor is cheaper in China but it doesn’t mean that the tool is not good!
Leatherman wave is the way to go
The Gerber diesel Is a bad design product. It has short tools and It has nothing in common with intelligente american manufacturing......i tell you even of i am italian. Take note
i try not to buy anything chinese made. if it costs more. thats fine. im old school with my stuff. i like buying things, i can open up and fix
Try a guidesman muititool I have one it is the best one ever with a great wood look
Craftsman and dewalt is made by Stanley black and decker, as well as porter cable is under them also.
try leatherman
I remember 30 years ago. USA tools were big and heavy but everything was heavy duty. But now "made in USA " is just one of the stickers.
Sad
Wow you are sooo correct. Thank you for stepping out to say…..i agree
No it ain't arant in your voicing your opinion I love it you're showing me the pros and cons of certain tools I bought a $5 pair from Taiwan to me is better than my Gerber cuz the lever actions done completely different do what you have to do if I don't like it I don't watch it if I like it I watch it just keep it going okay be yourself is somebody says look at the Chinese thing what does it hurt you look at keep up the awesome work or maybe you😷🍻🍺
the difference here is more from design, not made quality or material... one has much thicker pivot in the axial direction than the other, the most significant difference
What about the fact that one has a cast handle and the other is formed from sheet metal.
Great tool for one day, and then it's gone.
'Everyday loses' - I love that expression, it's so true. I do sympathise with you guys in America as here in the UK we lost that battle - 'Made in Britain' - a long, long time ago. Enjoyed your video, take care. 👍
Cool
Subscriber made in America
Makes me think of Henry tools. Yes, they are expensive, but they are made in America or not made at all. I buy a Henry and I support American business, American workers, and American liberty.
You have to check Ganzo G302-H/B :) You will be frustrated even more compare it to the Leathermans...
This video reminds me of buying a car in the mid-late 1970s. In the early 1970s, 98% of the cars sold in the US were 'Merican made, and very few made it to 100,000.
Imports arrived and gave consumers a better product. Why? They held their workers to better accountability from the top down.
America needs to hold their workers to a superior standard than what is produced from other countries.
If we don't step up, Made in America will be mostly a slogan.
I've had my Leatherman Wave for over 20 years. I don't know if they're still as good as what I have though.
Made in america with chinese parts.
I like the Gerber dime and my Benchmade Mini Barrage, keep it to a minimum
I was the 100th like, that felt good
Holy crap. Are you browsing my search history? Like 3rd time you made a video of something i am literally looking to buy right away lol I need a multitool for my battlebelt. I dont want to be stuck with just my EDC. I ofcourse am leaning for Leatherman MUT. I am 110% with you on American MADE. I will totally pay 20% more for AMerican. However, that said there are some materials that are literally NOT made in USA. Most Steel, if not all is made in China, we have no choice. I would support legislation that would REQUIRE that all materials and products that are a necessity for our country to be made in America. Including our medication.
Not in your history, but you can send me a list and I will see what i can do. :)
@@WorkshopAddict lol
Great video brother...if we the consumers stuck together and boycotted some of this junk maybe it would make a difference...idk...global powers at work I guess. Who knows , maybe this is a start...it would be great if more things ...tools included were manufactured right here in the USA by and for Americans.
We need to take back our country. I am willing to pay more for made in USA to support my country. I hate that if they assemble it in US its made in USA. It's better than the whole item made in China though. I am not against German hand tools. They seem well made IMHO.
No you can’t find many tools made in the USA and if you do they generally are more money. The tooling was sent off overseas starting in the nineties. We need to ask for things made here and if they don’t have it demand USA made products. It will take years to get it turned around but, it has to start somewhere and sometime, why not now? China and other countries have bought off many of our legislators! Look that up Justin Amash owns Tekton tools for one! Thanks
That's why I always have carried a Victorinox (now a SwissTool Spirit XBS). Then I avoid either China and US junk including that leather crap
You said it all when you said, "America has to step up" with their tool game. I'm not afraid to pay more...if it's worth it..
Good video Brian...honest.
OK - keeping off the politics as to why you should never buy anything made in China - my preferences would be European - Bosch / Mafell / Festool, Japanese - Hikoki (Metabo HPT) or US - SnapOn whenever and wherever possible.
Wrong.. there are plenty of real U.S. made tools. Proto,wright,SK, Waterloo,Mac, snap on,matco,mayhew and channel lock just to name a few.