[Shaun @ Tru6]

It's hard to buy American but I do as much as I can like the tire changer I got recently which was pretty expensive but built extremely well and works great and nice to be supporting a guy in Ohio.

I got my Henson razor for $69 way back in 2021 so $80 seems below inflation. I like it a lot. I suspect the knock-offs don't feel the same or have the same precision. I would rather spend twice the money (for such a small amount like $80) that supports entrepreneurs who took risks to create something new. They are worth twice my money than someone who copied it.


My Darn Tough socks are made in VT, I have 3 pair, lifetime guarantee that I had to use for one pair that developed holes on the top of the sock. Getting a replacement pair was (IIRC, a little painful...some communication got screwed up and I blamed on inept millenials) but all three pair have many years of constant use on them and they are worth the $24 each pair to me. Want to buy another pair that were stolen some time ago.

That said, I once bought an 8 pack of (I think) Chinese made low ankle socks that I paid very little for but would have paid 5X for. They are excellent and have worn extremely well. Just lucky on those, other socks I've paid good money for fell apart in a year.

I don't know how much I buy that I even have a choice in buying American but don't mind paying more (even a lot more) for supporting a company I like.