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One of the products Butt Rest Fishing Rod Holder sells is American Made Fishing Rod Holders. A more complete list of their products is provided by Made in America Secrets, to review their list click here.
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Have your fishing rod ready & within reach for quick & convenient casting
Light weight fishing rod holder - aluminum & nylon construction
Closed cell foam grip for excellent fishing rod protection & stability
Adjust to hold various fishing rod diameters
Clips to waistband - no belt needed
Adjustable length neck lanyard
Frees your hands to unhook fish
Makes changing fishing tackle a breeze
Keep your valuable fishing rod and reel out of the water
A great tool to quickly & safely place your fishing rod & shoot a perfect picture of your trophy fish
For more information about Butt Rest Fishing Rod Holder and its Made in the USA products see the following:
Have your fishing rod ready & within reach for quick & convenient casting
Light weight fishing rod holder - aluminum & nylon construction
Closed cell foam grip for excellent fishing rod protection & stability
Adjust to hold various fishing rod diameters
Clips to waistband - no belt needed
Adjustable length neck lanyard
Frees your hands to unhook fish
Makes changing fishing tackle a breeze
Keep your valuable fishing rod and reel out of the water
A great tool to quickly & safely place your fishing rod & shoot a perfect picture of your trophy fish
One of the products Calico sells is American Made Carbines. A more complete list of their products is provided by Made in America Secrets, to review their list click here.
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Beginning in October of 1982, California Instrument Company designed and built specialized instrumentation for the petroleum industry. Armed with a background in tooling and engineering, a totally new concept in firearms magazine technology was developed and in May of 1985, the first working 100 round helical feed .22LR carbine prototype was successfully tested. Eventually, an entire family of firearms was developed around this revolutionary new design. By June of 1989, the first 50 and 100 round 9mm double helix firearms were being produced. These robust weapon systems were hailed internationally as the next generation in firearms development. Enjoying worldwide success, Calico Light Weapon Systems now features a full line of calico accessories, like the world's only true speed-loader, making it easy to capture the full advantage of this unique design. Always looking to the future, Calico engineers are currently developing new weapons and munition feeding systems that take advantage of our internationally patented design configurations. At Calico, we are committed to our revolution in firepower.
Helical Feed Magazine
The heart of the Calico's weapon systems is the patented helical feed design. Using a staggered helix principal, the rounds are driven forward along a fluted cartridge carrier as they press against the helical wells of the magazine cover. The driving pressure is achieved by a rectangular torsion spring located inside the fluted cartridge carrier. Moving forward one by one, they are fed by a specially-designed feed port into the top-loading chamber of the Calico firearm. Calico's helical magazine feeding systems remain the most advanced method known for efficiently storing and dispensing ammunition in small arms.
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Beginning in October of 1982, California Instrument Company designed and built specialized instrumentation for the petroleum industry. Armed with a background in tooling and engineering, a totally new concept in firearms magazine technology was developed and in May of 1985, the first working 100 round helical feed .22LR carbine prototype was successfully tested. Eventually, an entire family of firearms was developed around this revolutionary new design. By June of 1989, the first 50 and 100 round 9mm double helix firearms were being produced. These robust weapon systems were hailed internationally as the next generation in firearms development. Enjoying worldwide success, Calico Light Weapon Systems now features a full line of calico accessories, like the world's only true speed-loader, making it easy to capture the full advantage of this unique design. Always looking to the future, Calico engineers are currently developing new weapons and munition feeding systems that take advantage of our internationally patented design configurations. At Calico, we are committed to our revolution in firepower.
Helical Feed Magazine
The heart of the Calico's weapon systems is the patented helical feed design. Using a staggered helix principal, the rounds are driven forward along a fluted cartridge carrier as they press against the helical wells of the magazine cover. The driving pressure is achieved by a rectangular torsion spring located inside the fluted cartridge carrier. Moving forward one by one, they are fed by a specially-designed feed port into the top-loading chamber of the Calico firearm. Calico's helical magazine feeding systems remain the most advanced method known for efficiently storing and dispensing ammunition in small arms.
One of the products Charter Arms sells is Made in America Guns. A more complete list of their products is provided by Made in America Secrets, to review their list click here.
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In New England's Gun Valley, gun making is a tradition that stretches back for generations. In 1964 a new tradition was born, when a young gun designer named Douglas McClennahan founded Charter Arms. McClennahan, who had previously worked for Colt, High Standard, and Sturm Ruger, had a vision: to produce a high-quality, reliable handgun that was also highly affordable.
He realized his vision with the introduction of his first offering: a .38 special, five-shot revolver called The Undercover. At just 16 ounces, the new gun was the smallest, lightest steel framed revolver in the world with the fewest moving parts. A unique hammer block system gave gun owners unparalleled protection against unintentional discharge.
The Undercover's high quality, light weight, and reasonable price impressed law enforcement professionals and gun enthusiasts alike. It became the basis of Charter's success, and the platform upon which a comprehensive line of affordable, reliable firearms was built.
This success has continued to the present day as the Ecker family of professional craftsmen has maintained its high quality standards, its unmatched customer service, and its pride in the gun making industry. Learn more about Charter Arms
For years Doug McClenehan was a gun designer with several prominent American gun companies. Using his strong engineering and inventive background he decided to go out on his own and in 1964 founded Charter Arms. McClenehan and David Ecker were lifelong friends and in 1967 Ecker became a 50/50 partner in Charter Arms
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In New England's Gun Valley, gun making is a tradition that stretches back for generations. In 1964 a new tradition was born, when a young gun designer named Douglas McClennahan founded Charter Arms. McClennahan, who had previously worked for Colt, High Standard, and Sturm Ruger, had a vision: to produce a high-quality, reliable handgun that was also highly affordable.
He realized his vision with the introduction of his first offering: a .38 special, five-shot revolver called The Undercover. At just 16 ounces, the new gun was the smallest, lightest steel framed revolver in the world with the fewest moving parts. A unique hammer block system gave gun owners unparalleled protection against unintentional discharge.
The Undercover's high quality, light weight, and reasonable price impressed law enforcement professionals and gun enthusiasts alike. It became the basis of Charter's success, and the platform upon which a comprehensive line of affordable, reliable firearms was built.
This success has continued to the present day as the Ecker family of professional craftsmen has maintained its high quality standards, its unmatched customer service, and its pride in the gun making industry. Learn more about Charter Arms
For years Doug McClenehan was a gun designer with several prominent American gun companies. Using his strong engineering and inventive background he decided to go out on his own and in 1964 founded Charter Arms. McClenehan and David Ecker were lifelong friends and in 1967 Ecker became a 50/50 partner in Charter Arms
One of the products Chris Williams Knife Co sells is American Made Knife / Knives. A more complete list of their products is provided by Made in America Secrets, to review their list click here.
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When you first put a Williams Knife in your hand, you know you're holding something special and immediately begin to wonder, Is this something I can use, or is it a work of art?
For Chris Williams, it's both.
As a young boy, Chris grew up hanging out in his grandfather's shop, watching him turn old band saw blades into knives. Fascinated with the idea of blending steel, wood and other natural materials together into something useful, Chris slowly began to develop his own style of knife-making, using everything he had learned from his grandfather and adding his own special style.
An avid outdoorsman, Chris loves to hunt and fish. And, as you might expect, he often carried his knives with him into the field. When his friends would see the knives, they would beg him to make one for them. Those were the first Williams Knife Company knives, only there was no Williams Knife Company ? not just yet.
Chris soon began to make knives for his friends in the small shop behind his house. It's here that Chris honed his craft, making one knife at a time, working with different steels and experimenting with new styles and woods. Because of his friends, complete strangers began to call Chris and ask him to make knives for them ? custom orders with special wood or engraving on the blade.
When Chris walked out to his shop one day and saw 15 knives in various stages of completion, he realized that the stress of his fast-paced job in the investment world would leave his shoulders, to be replaced by joy and passion. That's when the idea of turning his love into a career first began.
And in 2009, he did. The Summerville, SC native traded in his successful, 13-year career in Corporate America for a small shop on John's Island, a grinding wheel and a fresh, new outlook on life. And so the dream began.
Chris Williams
Chris' first big break came when he decided to design an oyster knife ? one specifically made to tackle the small, tightly clumped-together oysters found along the coast of the Carolina Lowcountry. Named the Edisto, the knife's tip is more pointed than a standard oyster knife, perfect for prying the clumps apart and digging into the small hinges. The blade is stout and flares out at the middle, which makes it easier to spread the oyster wide as you open it. The Edisto is both ingenious and beautiful at the same time.
On a whim, Chris entered the knife into Garden & Gun Magazine's Second Annual Made In The South awards. The Edisto was up against some stiff competition, including beer makers and craftsmen making furniture from old bourbon barrels. But the judges saw something special and unique not only in the Edisto, but in Chris. The Edisto was Garden & Gun's Overall Winner in 2011, and the award catapulted Chris into the national spotlight.
While the Edisto is still clearly the most requested Williams Knife, Chris offers many styles to choose from, including hunting, skinning and filet knives. Every knife that leaves the shop receives the attention commanded to meet the standard of excellence that Chris demands. This dedication to quality and beauty lives on with a lifetime guarantee for all of his knives. Most recently, Chris launched a line of kitchen knives that are very popular among some of Charleston's most renowned chefs ? and now they're available to everyone.
Today, Chris has a new perspective on the meaning of the daily grind. No more catching 5 a.m. flights and missing tee ball games with his kids. Instead, as he opens the door to his shop every morning, he can picture his grandfather there, saying If you do what you love, you'll never work another day in your life.
For more information about Chris Williams Knife Co and its Made in America products see the following:
When you first put a Williams Knife in your hand, you know you're holding something special and immediately begin to wonder, Is this something I can use, or is it a work of art?
For Chris Williams, it's both.
As a young boy, Chris grew up hanging out in his grandfather's shop, watching him turn old band saw blades into knives. Fascinated with the idea of blending steel, wood and other natural materials together into something useful, Chris slowly began to develop his own style of knife-making, using everything he had learned from his grandfather and adding his own special style.
An avid outdoorsman, Chris loves to hunt and fish. And, as you might expect, he often carried his knives with him into the field. When his friends would see the knives, they would beg him to make one for them. Those were the first Williams Knife Company knives, only there was no Williams Knife Company ? not just yet.
Chris soon began to make knives for his friends in the small shop behind his house. It's here that Chris honed his craft, making one knife at a time, working with different steels and experimenting with new styles and woods. Because of his friends, complete strangers began to call Chris and ask him to make knives for them ? custom orders with special wood or engraving on the blade.
When Chris walked out to his shop one day and saw 15 knives in various stages of completion, he realized that the stress of his fast-paced job in the investment world would leave his shoulders, to be replaced by joy and passion. That's when the idea of turning his love into a career first began.
And in 2009, he did. The Summerville, SC native traded in his successful, 13-year career in Corporate America for a small shop on John's Island, a grinding wheel and a fresh, new outlook on life. And so the dream began.
Chris Williams
Chris' first big break came when he decided to design an oyster knife ? one specifically made to tackle the small, tightly clumped-together oysters found along the coast of the Carolina Lowcountry. Named the Edisto, the knife's tip is more pointed than a standard oyster knife, perfect for prying the clumps apart and digging into the small hinges. The blade is stout and flares out at the middle, which makes it easier to spread the oyster wide as you open it. The Edisto is both ingenious and beautiful at the same time.
On a whim, Chris entered the knife into Garden & Gun Magazine's Second Annual Made In The South awards. The Edisto was up against some stiff competition, including beer makers and craftsmen making furniture from old bourbon barrels. But the judges saw something special and unique not only in the Edisto, but in Chris. The Edisto was Garden & Gun's Overall Winner in 2011, and the award catapulted Chris into the national spotlight.
While the Edisto is still clearly the most requested Williams Knife, Chris offers many styles to choose from, including hunting, skinning and filet knives. Every knife that leaves the shop receives the attention commanded to meet the standard of excellence that Chris demands. This dedication to quality and beauty lives on with a lifetime guarantee for all of his knives. Most recently, Chris launched a line of kitchen knives that are very popular among some of Charleston's most renowned chefs ? and now they're available to everyone.
Today, Chris has a new perspective on the meaning of the daily grind. No more catching 5 a.m. flights and missing tee ball games with his kids. Instead, as he opens the door to his shop every morning, he can picture his grandfather there, saying If you do what you love, you'll never work another day in your life.
One of the products Circle Y Saddles sells is Made in the USA Riding Spurs. A more complete list of their products is provided by Made in America Secrets, to review their list click here.
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Circle Y Saddles, Inc., America's Leading Saddle Brand, celebrates 50 years of saddle making in 2010.
Leather cutting
Riveting the in-skirt rigging
Installing seat padding
Hand edging
Circle Y began manufacturing in the small town of Yoakum, Texas, in 1960. With a vision to build the finest product possible, founder Leland Tucker created Circle Y from the ground up. The company continued to be family operated until 2000. In 2003 under new ownership Circle Y has rekindled its founder's commitment to be the world's leader in product design, innovation and quality.
The company built its reputation on the innovation and fine craftsmanship of its products, becoming the standard of quality in the industry. Circle Y attributes the success of the brand to its family of employees. With a deep sense of community and pride in their work, the Circle Y team boasts a combined total of over 1,500 years of experience.
Circle Y Saddles is proud to sponsor some of the biggest names in the western world including world-renowned clinician Julie Goodnight, multiple world champion barrel racers Martha Josey and Kelly Kaminski, world champion cowboy mounted shooter Kenda Lenseigne, and is the official saddle of the WPRA Finals and PacWest Barrel Racing.
Still located in Yoakum, Texas, Circle Y opened new doors in January of 2010 with a relocation to a single building facility. Previously operating from several separate buildings in downtown Yoakum, the move will allow the company to recognize greater efficiencies. With a commitment to continuous improvement of process and product, Circle Y strives to better serve its customers for the next 50 years.
We are definitely proud of the fact that we have been around for 50 years, but we are most proud of our craftsmen. The longevity of our workforce says a lot about the integrity of the brand, said Mark Jemelka, chief operating officer of Circle Y Saddles.
Today, Circle Y Saddles, Inc. is America's leading saddle brand and continues to produce high quality saddles and tack with the heritage and tradition the company was founded on. Establishing this with stylish and innovative products, Circle Y products reflect the current trends in design and that are ahead of the industry in technology.
The patented Flex2? tree design was the result of Circle Y's desire to obtain the best saddle fit for a broad selection of horses. It has been incorporated into many of the different types of saddles made by the company.
Answering the need for comfort in the saddle, Circle Y's Softee? seat jockey and fender leather provides a ready to ride feel which minimizes the rider's knee and ankle strain.
Circle Y makes saddles for many western disciplines. Showing, reining, trail riding, Arabian, team penning, cutting, roping, barrel racing, and ranch work saddles of many designs give riders several choices to meet their needs. Saddles and tack are made from the finest leathers available in the industry. Hardware, silver trim and finishes are of the highest quality. Experienced craftsmen build each saddle with the same care found in Circle Y products from the beginning.
In addition to saddles, bridles and breast collars, Circle Y has a complete selection of show halters. Accented with beautiful silver, these halters will enhance any horse's head.
Circle Y products are sold exclusively through authorized Circle Y dealers. Hundreds of dealers throughout the United States and Canada, and others world wide, provide selection and product knowledge. Thousands of satisfied Circle Y customers, from professional to novice, ride saddles provided by their Circle Y dealers.
Circle Y Saddles, Inc. will continue to be the leader in the industry, always looking forward, for years to come.
For more information about Circle Y Saddles and its Made in America products see the following:
Circle Y Saddles, Inc., America's Leading Saddle Brand, celebrates 50 years of saddle making in 2010.
Leather cutting
Riveting the in-skirt rigging
Installing seat padding
Hand edging
Circle Y began manufacturing in the small town of Yoakum, Texas, in 1960. With a vision to build the finest product possible, founder Leland Tucker created Circle Y from the ground up. The company continued to be family operated until 2000. In 2003 under new ownership Circle Y has rekindled its founder's commitment to be the world's leader in product design, innovation and quality.
The company built its reputation on the innovation and fine craftsmanship of its products, becoming the standard of quality in the industry. Circle Y attributes the success of the brand to its family of employees. With a deep sense of community and pride in their work, the Circle Y team boasts a combined total of over 1,500 years of experience.
Circle Y Saddles is proud to sponsor some of the biggest names in the western world including world-renowned clinician Julie Goodnight, multiple world champion barrel racers Martha Josey and Kelly Kaminski, world champion cowboy mounted shooter Kenda Lenseigne, and is the official saddle of the WPRA Finals and PacWest Barrel Racing.
Still located in Yoakum, Texas, Circle Y opened new doors in January of 2010 with a relocation to a single building facility. Previously operating from several separate buildings in downtown Yoakum, the move will allow the company to recognize greater efficiencies. With a commitment to continuous improvement of process and product, Circle Y strives to better serve its customers for the next 50 years.
We are definitely proud of the fact that we have been around for 50 years, but we are most proud of our craftsmen. The longevity of our workforce says a lot about the integrity of the brand, said Mark Jemelka, chief operating officer of Circle Y Saddles.
Today, Circle Y Saddles, Inc. is America's leading saddle brand and continues to produce high quality saddles and tack with the heritage and tradition the company was founded on. Establishing this with stylish and innovative products, Circle Y products reflect the current trends in design and that are ahead of the industry in technology.
The patented Flex2? tree design was the result of Circle Y's desire to obtain the best saddle fit for a broad selection of horses. It has been incorporated into many of the different types of saddles made by the company.
Answering the need for comfort in the saddle, Circle Y's Softee? seat jockey and fender leather provides a ready to ride feel which minimizes the rider's knee and ankle strain.
Circle Y makes saddles for many western disciplines. Showing, reining, trail riding, Arabian, team penning, cutting, roping, barrel racing, and ranch work saddles of many designs give riders several choices to meet their needs. Saddles and tack are made from the finest leathers available in the industry. Hardware, silver trim and finishes are of the highest quality. Experienced craftsmen build each saddle with the same care found in Circle Y products from the beginning.
In addition to saddles, bridles and breast collars, Circle Y has a complete selection of show halters. Accented with beautiful silver, these halters will enhance any horse's head.
Circle Y products are sold exclusively through authorized Circle Y dealers. Hundreds of dealers throughout the United States and Canada, and others world wide, provide selection and product knowledge. Thousands of satisfied Circle Y customers, from professional to novice, ride saddles provided by their Circle Y dealers.
Circle Y Saddles, Inc. will continue to be the leader in the industry, always looking forward, for years to come.