[quote=CricketOnTheHearth]North Park Hardware on University near 30th makes an effort to stock USA-made products. A year or so ago I got a hammer there that weighs 3 or 4 oz more than all the other Chinese-y hammers but is so well-balanced that it feels *lighter* than them.

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Do you think an American product like this needs someone to tell the story? Meaning, for me at least I don’t swing a hammer every day. So I’d probably get whatever crap is down at the wal-mart or target and not think twice. However if someone put the American Hammer in my hands and explained the balance and quality I’d probably go ahead and buy it. However there isn’t always someone to tell the story.