Gifts for Makers & DIYers

These are some great brands to shop for the makers & diyers in your life, including categories like Tools and Hardware, Workwear and Outdoor.

Bondhus

Hex and star tools made in Minnesota. Great lifetime warranty,

Origin: Gold Warranty: 99 yr
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Channellock

Their iconic pliers are made in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Select lines are not made domestically. Limited lifetime warranty.

Origin: Silver Warranty: 99 yr
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Council Tool

Axes and striking tools made domestically. Warranty is a limited lifetime warranty from defects, but would verify with the retailer. They also sell replacement parts and offer care tips.

Origin: Gold Warranty: 0 yr
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Estwing

American-forged hammers and axes since 1923.

Origin: Gold Warranty: 1 yr
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Grace USA

Gunsmith and woodworking hand tools. Made in USA, seemingly incredible guarantee.

Origin: Gold Warranty: 99 yr
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Klein Tools

Electrician-trusted hand tools since 1857. Not all tools are made in America, but many are. They do offer a lifetime warranty on many hand tools, but would recommend verifying for your specific selection.

Origin: Silver Warranty: 99 yr
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Wright Tool

Industrial hand tools made in Ohio. All but the Cougar Pro product line are made in the USA.

Origin: Silver Warranty: 1 yr
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Danner

Handcrafted hiking and work boots. Recrafting program as well. They seem to have a specific made in the USA line.

Origin: Silver Warranty: 1 yr
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Filson

Legendary rugged luggage and outdoor gear since 1897. Lifetime guarantee for materials and workmanship defects.

Origin: Silver Warranty: 99 yr
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Gamine Workwear

Women’s workwear made in the Northeast. They cover three no cost repairs per garment.

Origin: Gold Warranty: 0 yr
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GoRuck

Military-grade backpacks built for rucking and durability. Not everything made in the USA, a number of products made in Vietnam. Visit Built in USA page for specific products Built in the USA.

Origin: Silver Warranty: 99 yr
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Left Field NYC

U.S.-sewn workwear and selvedge jeans. They do offer a repair program.

Origin: Gold Warranty: 0 yr
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Nicks Boots

Handcrafted work boots from Spokane. Designed to be repairable and they offer a used marketplace.

Origin: Gold Warranty: 1 yr
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