Dexter-Russell: Professional Cutlery and Kitchen Tools
:: Since 1818 :: Affordable :: High quality :: Singles and sets :: Several lines
Dexter-Russell cutlery has the broadest line of professional cutlery in the world, also covering the full spectrum of kitchen tools in several lines from classic designs to soft handles to ergonomic handles for arthritic hands. When you buy Dexter, you not only get fantastic cutlery at reasonable prices, but if you know the Showtime series “Dexter” you will also have endless laughs with your friends and family when you pull out your Dexter tools.
We are very impressed with the variety. Cleavers, chef-knives, Chinese chef, paring, vegetable, boning knives, skinning, oyster, pizza cutters, bread knives, meat hooks, cimeter steak knives, forks, roast slicers, carving knives, fillet, knife sharpeners, clam and oyster knives, butcher/ heading knives, kitchen scrapers, burger turners, pizza and cheese knives, poultry, produce, spatulas, spreaders and servers.
Not every line is Made in USA, but the following are: Connoisseur, V-Lo, SofGrip, SaniSafe (stain-free, high-carbon steel blades that excel in commercial uses), Traditional, and DuoGlide (ergonomic for Arthritis). As always, double-check country of origin. User reviews on Amazon are very favorable!
Dexter Connoisseur on Amazon
Dexter V-Lo on Amazon
Dexter SofGrip on Amazon
Dexter Sani-Safe on Amazon
Dexter Traditional on Amazon
Dexter DuoGlide
Behrens: Steel Cans, Tubs, Pails, Buckets and More
:: Great prices :: Multiple sizes :: Easy to find :: Great style :: Timeless Classics
Today we ran across an endcap of Behrens “Vintage Steel” series containers at our local OSH (see middle foreground image). Wow, they really have an amazing feel of nostalgia to them! The wooden handles and stamped logo are beautiful touches that add great character and feeling of quality. Behrens has many lines of galvanized steel products in several finishes. Products include plant stands, pails, trash cans, boilers, watering cans, funnels, totes, ice pails, utility pans, scoops, coal hoods and shovels, compost bins, and tubs.
Visit Behren’s website for creative ideas on use for the containers. Plant containers, food storage, pet food storage, decorative, firewood storage, household uses, drink service, composting and more. The tall Vintage Steel can makes an awesome umbrella and cane vessel for your entryway! Available at many hardware stores.
Elkay: Steel Sinks, Faucets, Drinking Fountains and More
:: Residential and commercial :: Wide variety :: Reasonable prices :: ADA options
Steel sinks are not only for kitchens! Elkay has a ridiculous (great) selection of drawn metal sinks and wash basins for kitchens, bathrooms, classrooms, or scullery for food service and industrial uses. Add to that a huge selection of faucets, drinking fountains, water bottle filling stations, remote water cooling, lavatories, and even urinals. Sophisticated and surprising shapes will add creativity and class to your design options. Consider stainless basins in your bathroom upgrade!
Their website has great photographs showing their products in action:
http://www.elkayusa.com
Although most of their product is made here, there are a few import items to look out for. Here is their up-to-date listing of their product Made in USA:
http://www.elkayusa.com/cps/rde/xchg/elkay/hs.xsl/97223.aspx
Elkay has so many products, we have done some research from the above documentation and created custom searches for you within Amazon (see links below):
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Aussie Grills: Meco: Electric, Charcoal Grills and Smokers
:: Tabletop or freestanding :: Good pricing :: Solid reviews :: Wide variety
Meco has a solid reputation for electric and charcoal grills -as they have been at it since 1959! Read the user reviews and you’ll see this could be the grill for you – especially if you have a condo or apartment balcony, the electric grills are very clean, simple and reliable (and easy to maintain), and the tabletop models are easily portable.
Models come in many permutations – they come in different colors, and some have wheels, some are for tabletop, and some have simple legs. Others come with one, two, or zero folding side-tables. The smokers are versatile because you can adjust volume by adding ore removing extension segments.
The catalog is great because they have a special “Made in USA” section!
http://www.aussiegrills.com/grills/made-in-the-usa.html?___store=default&p=1
G&S: BakerEze, EZ Baker, OvenStuff, ProBake Bakeware
:: Huge selection :: “EZ” to find! :: Tiered pricing structure :: Great value
This is the mother lode of metal baking pans, and easy to find anywhere! Metal baking pans of all types and strives to be the most eco-friendly company that it can be. Sub-brands include: EZ Baker, Baker Eze, OvenStuff, EZ Baker Insulated, New Generation Insulated, New Generation, ProBake, EZ Handy Helpers Household Gadgets, Teflon Coated Bakeware. Made in USA!
http://www.gsmetal.com
BakerEze can be found at Walmart and more. There are 14 different BakerEze products at Walmart – including pizza pans, bundt pans, cookie sheets, muffin and loaf pans, biscuit pans.. all with great ratings! Can also be found at Amazon, B&N, Linens ‘n Things, eBay, Amway
BakerEze collections at Amazon
EZ Baker : a bit lower end than bakerEze, and a very low price, 9 piece for $16.. The reviews aren’t quite as hot, but it is a lower-end collection.
EZ Baker large selection on Amazon
OvenStuff: Here are a TON of individual OvenStuff baking pans on Amazon. These will likely last a lot longer than the EZ Baker, and the prices are good middle-of the road… seem to get pretty good reviews. Also includes an Angel Food pan, non-stick roasting pan, muffin pans (with cover), and fun shape lollipop cookie pan.
OvenStuff – Great selection on Amazon
Of Question are the silicone pans: Daffy Duck, and Tweety Bird, Bugs Bunny, Sylvester silicone baking pans are likely imported.
ProBake: “Teflon Platinum Nonstick” series at great value:
ProBake has a great selection on Amazon
No need to import stamped metal pans – they are made by G&S Metal for a great price.
Patriot Candles: Scented Jar Candles at Walgreens
:: Great prices :: Several form factors :: Many unique scents :: Top value
Next time you’re at Walgreen’s go check out their candle section. They have quite a selection of Patriot Candles, all Made in USA! Word on the street is that “Cookie Crunch” has a good strong scent of baking cookies and I can vouch for the Christmas theme candles “Peace” “Love” and “Joy”. All burned at the same time and it’s Christmas time!! Cinnamon, Pine and Vanilla they are. The prices are fantastic, so pick up a few! Tip: Holiday candles are half-price after the holidays!
Too many scents to mention, but Lemon Basil sounds interesting, and there are a total of 64 products at Walgreen’s and a lot of them get great reviews:
http://www.walgreens.com/search/results.jsp?No=0&Ntt=patriot%20candles&y=0&x=0
Barn Light Electric: Retro Industrial Modern Lighting
:: TONS of selection and options :: Vintage and modern design permutations
Barn Light makes those cool metal gooseneck, wall-mount lighting that you see on barns and high up on storefronts, also illuminating signs. With a timeless modern industrial look, they fit in many different environments. They also make the stylish vapor light fixtures, which you may see in mine shafts or other industrial space- and hanging metal pendant restaurant lighting (also looks great above a pool table)… and have ventured into minimalist and crisp modern designs.
Just when you think you’ve seen it all, their surprisingly large stock continues with slight profile variations and galvanized or modern brushed metal finishes… all with pretty amazing prices! I really like their term “atomic era lighting” – describing futuristic, yet retro forms. Lamps range from barn lights to wall sconces and gooseneck lighting, to ceiling lighting, chandeliers, bath bars, ceiling fans, outdoor and sign lighting. Brass hardware includes hooks, towel bars, mirrors, drawer pulls, door knockers, soap dishes and more.
Surprisingly, they also have vintage industrial furniture with steel framing and wood-block table tops. Very rectangular, solid and built from locally salvaged materials for use as workbenches, utility carts, or kitchen islands.
Sandusky Lee: Metal Cabinets, Shelving, Storage, Carts
:: Wide Variety :: Easy to Find :: Reasonable Pricing :: Classic or Modern ::
Sandusky Lee makes tons of storage solutions for your garage, office, school, warehouse, wood shop, or home. They make a huge variety of sheet metal furniture, including school lockers, wall-hung storage cabinets, security carts, desks, book shelving, tables, stands and file cabinets. I’ve even seen their cool wall-mount laptop case in our local hospital’s hallway… safe, yet easily accessible.
Lots of color options, and now they are introducing stainless steel cabinets made from heavy gauge stainless steel. Models include traditional opening handles with padlock, key lock, or electronic digital locks.
Pricing is very reasonable, and you may find their product easy to find… even at Home Depot or at office furniture stores near you. Made in the USA!
Ball: Mason Jars for Canning, Drinking, Flowers
::Low prices ::Built solid ::Beautiful classic appeal ::Many uses
A few months ago we were doing last minute shopping for a backyard spring dinner party for our David’s birthday. For the table setting we looked at second-hand vases for our flowers at Goodwill… there were too many random designs without matching pairs. So we went to Cost Plus – and I knew we would have to suck it up and get some imported vases.
Much to my surprise they had Ball Mason jars in the kitchen section… PERFECT!! Not only are they a great value, but they will last forever, we can drink iced tea out of them, and Grandma can even use them for her vegetables and fruits! They cost as much as what Goodwill was charging for the alternatives.
Keep an eye out for imports with their other products though:
http://www.freshpreserving.com
On Amazon:
Hundreds of Ball Mason Jars at Amazon
Buck Knives: Strong Handled Blades, Made in USA
::Competitive prices ::Carried by local stores ::Made in USA
By David A. Chang. An old trusty knife is about as American as you can get. Trekking back to our roots as hunters, frontier men, explorers of the wilderness and challengers of the great unknown; strong-handled blades have accompanied Americans throughout time and today is no different. Only the names of the Blades have changed.
Buck, from humble beginnings like the bold FOLDING HUNTER to the new millennium’s carbon infused Vantage Pro, has proven themselves to be as American as the blades they make. They cover all the bases from die-hard hunting knives to weekend warrior blades and even make handmade cutlery. Not only that but they are locally sold in everyday stores like OSH. We’ve managed to stumble across many a proud stand displaying Buck Knives and in big letters next to them, the words we all hold so dear: “Proudly Made in USA”.