Les de Asis started out just by making a knife for himself; that butterfly knife took off after a local gun shop put in an order for 100 of them. The knives were a hit, and formed the basis of the company Les stated and named Bali-Song. That company grew into Pacific Cutlery Corp; but in the late 1980s, that corporation, which produced overseas, went into bankruptcy. But Les … [Read more...] about Benchmade Grizzly Creek Knife
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LUNA Sandals MONO 2.0 Sandal
Luna Sandals make their footwear in Seattle, Washington. According to company founder and owner Barefoot Ted McDonald, there’s more to success than profits, “…and I think that’s partly by being made in America. You’re getting back to the realization that you’re growing not only product, but people and processes and you don’t want to have to avert your eyes. Part of the success … [Read more...] about LUNA Sandals MONO 2.0 Sandal
Maglite ML300L LED 3-Cell D Flashlight
The iconic aluminum flashlight’s company history is told nicely on their website, covering the story of Anthony Maglica, who was born during the Great Depression in New York City. His mother took him to her native Croatia when he was a boy, then in 1950 Anthony fled Post WWII communist-controlled Croatia and moved back to the United States. He taught himself English and saved … [Read more...] about Maglite ML300L LED 3-Cell D Flashlight