America's heritage is often found in the details, the everyday and oft-overlooked items men have carried with them for generations. These indispensabiles prove that any job worth doing is worth doing right, and when it comes to Case knives, no other motto could be more fitting. Built with the integrity of the task at hand, Case knives have been accompanying...
Originating in Osaka, Japan as a retail skiing outfitter, Descente was initially known as Ishimoto Shoten. The company was founded by Takeo Ishimoto. From the beginning in 1935 to the incorporation of Descente in 1961, they have been innovating and producing the world’s best winter outdoor performance wear. After years of successful operation as a retail store, Ishimoto Shoten hit...
Makers of some of the best tactical gear, Elite Survival Systems makes some excellent quality products. From concealment systems to apparel & accessories, ESS has you covered. As a US company, ESS is dedicated to domestic production and American quality manufacturing. Producing for the US military and various professionals across many industries are just a few things that set Elite...
Sweet Protection is a skiing protective equipment company from Trysil, Norway and has been changing the way people protect themselves since 1988. Truth be told, the roots of this company originate from the skate arena. The founders of Sweet Protection answered an inner calling, requiring them to advance equipment technology in the sport of skateboarding as Bushmade Skateboards. Illegal at...
Forged from the fires of post World War II Germany, Steiner would emerge and develop overtime into its current form. The founder, Karl Steiner, had a vision that would mark the origin of Steiner in 1947. A modest single man operation fueled by the hunger of passion would grow into a more significant 50 man operation by the mid-1950s. If...
From the very start, The North Face has been about the outdoors in a major way. Despite the ironic setting of a beach town slightly above sea level, they have been serious about their approach and execution since 1966. Beginning as an outdoor retail store, The North Face would advance and adapt over the years into what we know of...
Born from the desire of Karl Elsener to “manufacture a compact knife with an array of practical functions,” the company we know of today as Victorinox was born in 1884 Ibach-Schwyz. The product of this company would be recognized globally as the Swiss Army Knife. Making a multifunction tool is not enough for Victorinox; they set their sights on nothing...
A Canadian company that was forged from the harsh environment and cold temperatures of the Great White North, Baffin would become a worldwide recognized name in the boot industry. Baffin concentrates its efforts at “being technically advanced, high-quality Footwear and Apparel." When you pick up a pair of Baffin boots, this is obviously apparent. Not limiting themselves to just footwear,...
Founded in 1941 by Akira Yokota, the company's name "Nanga" originates from the Himalyan mountain Nanga Parba, which stands above 8,126 meters, rendering it the ninth highest mountain in the world. Notoriously formidable to ascend and with an equally prohibitive death toll, the mountain has come to be nicknamed Killer Mountain. Deriving its inspiration from the endurance and fearlessness necessary...
Cold-hammer forged from the industrial era of the late 1880s, Carhartt would become an American household name. Hamilton Carhartt would design and produce workwear that people needed and loved. Purpose built, long lasting, hard wearing clothing for excellent value is what Carhartt is known for through to current day. Throughout history, Carhartt would play a role in military uniform production...
