Smithey Ironware cast iron skillet
Smithey Ironware Co. · Charleston, SC · Kitchen
Maker’s listed price: from $120
Caveat
Smithey does not name its foundry. The finishing (machining, polishing, seasoning) is described as happening in Charleston.
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Smithey Ironware Co. · Charleston, SC · Kitchen
Maker’s listed price: from $120
Smithey does not name its foundry. The finishing (machining, polishing, seasoning) is described as happening in Charleston.
Lodge Cast Iron · South Pittsburg, TN · Kitchen
Maker’s listed price: Not confirmed
Origin source: Lodge: How It's Made
Only the seasoned cast iron. Lodge describes its Essential Enamel line as imported, so do not assume a colorful Lodge Dutch oven is American-made.
Field Company · Production in Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin · Kitchen
Maker’s listed price: Not confirmed
Origin source: Field Company: Where Are Field Skillets Made?
Field does not name its foundry on that page. A design firm that worked with Field has described the pans as cast at a Wisconsin foundry, then machined and seasoned in Indiana.
Buck Knives · Post Falls, ID · Knives & tools
Maker’s listed price: from $89.99
Origin source: buckknives.com: Classics
Buck makes most, not all, of its line in Idaho. Buck's own catalog lists sheath origin separately: some sheaths are made in the USA and others are imported. Check the product page of the exact model.
Buck Knives · Post Falls, ID · Knives & tools
Maker’s listed price: from $37.99
Origin source: buckknives.com: American Made Pocket Knives
Check the product page for the exact model and sheath or box contents before buying.
Buck Knives · Post Falls, ID · Knives & tools
Maker’s listed price: from $84.99
Origin source: buckknives.com: American Made Pocket Knives
Check the exact model's product page.
Buck Knives · Post Falls, ID · Knives & tools
Maker’s listed price: from $24.99
Origin source: buckknives.com: American Made Pocket Knives
Check the exact model's product page.
Leatherman · Portland, OR · Knives & tools
Maker’s listed price: from $79.95
Origin source: Leatherman: The Leatherman Story
Leatherman says the tools are assembled and made in Portland from US and global parts. We label this one "mixed" for that reason.
Leatherman · Portland, OR · Knives & tools
Maker’s listed price: from $99.95
Origin source: Leatherman: The Leatherman Story
US and global parts, built in Portland. That is why this is marked "mixed".
Leatherman · Portland, OR · Knives & tools
Maker’s listed price: from $129.95
Origin source: Leatherman: The Leatherman Story
US and global parts, built in Portland.
Darn Tough Vermont · Northfield and Waterbury, VT · Apparel
Maker’s listed price: Not confirmed
Origin source: Darn Tough: Socks Made in USA
The yarns are sourced from America and around the world (the merino comes from partners in North America, Europe and Oceania). The knitting and finishing are in Vermont.
Wigwam Mills · Sheboygan, WI · Apparel
Maker’s listed price: Not confirmed
That statement is about its socks. Check the label if you are buying anything else from the brand.
Zippo Manufacturing Company · Bradford, PA · Everyday carry
Maker’s listed price: Not confirmed
Origin source: Zippo: supply chain statement
Zippo says some parts come from abroad (fuel bottles from Canada, flints from Austria) and that a small amount of other products, such as utility lighters and outdoor goods, are bought from suppliers in countries like China and India. Only the windproof lighter is covered by the Bradford statement.
Estwing · Rockford, IL · Knives & tools
Maker’s listed price: Not confirmed
Origin source: Estwing: About Us / History
That page speaks about the company in general. Check the product page of the exact tool for its origin.
Uncle Goose Toys · Grand Rapids, MI · Toys
Maker’s listed price: from $46
Origin source: Uncle Goose: About Our Products
Uncle Goose points out its foreign-language blocks as an exception to the "nothing foreign" claim. Recommended for ages 2 and up, per the maker.
Maple Landmark · Middlebury, VT · Toys
Maker’s listed price: from $7.45
Origin source: Maple Landmark: Made in the USA
Maple Landmark says only about 1% of its budget goes to foreign-sourced items, so a few components can be imported. Check the specific item if that matters to you.
Rite in the Rain (JL Darling LLC) · Tacoma, WA · Everyday carry
Maker’s listed price: from $13.95
Origin source: Rite in the Rain: History
A company-level statement. Check the specific item's listing for origin (pens, bags and accessories may differ from the paper).
W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. · Bradford, PA · Knives & tools
Maker’s listed price: Not confirmed
Origin source: Case Knives: About
We did not find an origin statement for every model, and third-party sources report that at least one Case line is made abroad. Confirm the exact model's origin before you buy.
Pendleton Woolen Mills · Pendleton, OR and Washougal, WA · Home
Maker’s listed price: from $248
Origin source: Pendleton: Wool Blankets FAQ
Pendleton says 'most', not all. Its own line book lists some throws and pillows as imported, and some baby blankets as made in Portugal. Look for 'Made in USA' on the exact item's page.
The Fiesta Tableware Company · Newell, WV · Kitchen
Maker’s listed price: Not confirmed
Origin source: Fiesta: USA Made
This is the maker's company-wide statement. Fiesta is also sold by many retailers that mix in imported brands, so buy Fiesta-branded pieces and check the item description.
Blenko Glass Company · Milton, WV · Home
Maker’s listed price: from $79
Origin source: Blenko: Visit Blenko
The 'hand-finished from sand to hand' description comes from the company and a West Virginia Public Broadcasting profile, not an audit. Check that a piece is Blenko-made, not a third-party item sold in its gift shop.
Fox River (Nester Hosiery) · Mount Airy, NC (headquarters) · Apparel
Maker’s listed price: Not confirmed
Origin source: Fox River: Made in the USA
Older sources say Fox River socks come from Osage, Iowa. That plant stopped production in late 2025; Nester Hosiery bought Fox River's assets and moved manufacturing to North Carolina, keeping product development and customer service in Osage. Imported yarn is also used.
Green Toys · Northbrook, IL (headquarters) · Toys
Maker’s listed price: Not confirmed
Origin source: Green Toys: Philosophy
Green Toys does not say which toys are made where. Because some are made abroad, we cannot say a given Green Toys item is American-made. Check the box or the product page for the country of origin before you buy.
Crazy Aaron's · Norristown, PA · Toys
Maker’s listed price: from $4
Origin source: Crazy Aaron's press release (PR Newswire, 2022)
The statement is from a 2022 company press release; Crazy Aaron's About page describes building its own factory but does not give a current location. Ingredient origins are not stated.
Carr Valley Cheese Company · La Valle, WI · Food
Maker’s listed price: Not confirmed
Origin source: Carr Valley: About us
The company page names Wisconsin plants but not which plant makes which cheese. Gift boxes may include non-cheese items from other makers, so check the contents list.
O&H Danish Bakery · Racine, WI · Food
Maker’s listed price: Not confirmed
Origin source: O&H: A Family Tradition
Origin here is where the pastry is baked, not where each ingredient is grown. Shipping time matters for a fresh pastry, so check the delivery date.
Usinger's Famous Sausage · Milwaukee, WI · Food
Maker’s listed price: Not confirmed
Origin source: Usinger's: Our History
Origin means where the sausage is made. Usinger's does not say where every ingredient comes from. Perishable gifts need cold-pack shipping, so check the delivery date.
Red Wing Shoe Company · Red Wing, MN · Apparel
Maker’s listed price: from $349.99
Origin source: Red Wing: Made in the USA
Red Wing says it makes boots around the world, and only some lines are made in the USA. Buy the styles listed on its Made in the USA page and check the product page for the exact boot.
Fisher Space Pen · Boulder City, NV · Everyday carry
Maker’s listed price: Not confirmed
Origin source: Fisher Space Pen: FAQ
Fisher's FAQ names its Boulder City factory but does not list, model by model, which pens are made there. Confirm the exact model's origin before you buy.
Nordic Ware · Minneapolis, MN · Kitchen
Maker’s listed price: Not confirmed
Origin source: Nordic Ware: About us
'The majority' means not every product. Some items may be made elsewhere, so check the product listing for the country of origin.
American Giant · Middlesex, NC · Apparel
Maker’s listed price: Not confirmed
Origin source: American Giant: 10 Year Classic Full Zip
The statement is about the Classic Full Zip hoodie. American Giant's USA-cotton page says 'for some of our products' cotton is grown near the factory, so check other items individually.
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