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The Tip is 'Ask manufacturers' Some times I have run across an advertisement that implied a product was Made in USA but the product did not have the Made in USA label. Before I buy or put the product on my Made in USA list, I email the manufacturer and ask if their product is Made in USA. If they say yes I ask why their product is not labeled that way. Seldom will they tell me why but many times they will tell me every component that is Made in the USA and those that are not. I then make my decision about buying their product and put it on my list if they convince me. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Red Forgeworks Red Forgeworks is a traditional blacksmith shop creating high quality kitchen and home wares designed for a lifetime of everyday use. We specialize in producing carefully engineered, hand-forged kitchen knives, tools, and iron furniture using traditional methods. We strive to create heirloom quality knives, using the best ancient forging techniques combined with an extensive knowledge of modern metallurgical science and style. In addition to creating some of the highest quality products available, we are committed to using locally sourced materials whenever possible. The shop is owned and operated by Reed Moore, who began blacksmithing while studying chemistry at Warren Wilson College and quickly discovered a strong affinity for the craft. During an intensive program at the Penland School of Crafts, he studied under Brent Bailey, one of America's foremost makers of hand tools. As a machinist at an industrial knife manufacturer in Western North Carolina, he continued to grow his knowledge, sharpening thousands of knives and developing a pragmatic understanding of blade theory. His extensive background in chemistry and metallurgy continue to inform his craftsmanship. With Red Forgeworks, he is putting this extensive background to work by creating outdoor and kitchen knives using time-honored hand-forging techniques in a range of traditional styles, all with a modern edge. |
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