Every review here is scored on the same weighted model and checked for where the product is actually manufactured. We label each review by how it was produced — see our review methodology. We are starting with cast iron and adding categories over time.
Cast Iron Skillets
Smithey No. 10 Cast Iron Skillet
★ 4.6 · Best Heirloom Cast Iron
Lodge 10.25" Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet
★ 4.7 · Best Everyday Cast Iron
Stargazer 10.5" Cast Iron Skillet
★ 4.6 · Best All-Around Cast Iron
FINEX No. 8 Cast Iron Skillet
★ 4.6 · Best Designed Cast Iron
Field Company No. 8 Cast Iron Skillet
★ 4.5 · Best Premium Cast Iron
Comparing your options? Read the Best American-Made Cast Iron Skillets guide.
Knives
Benchmade Bugout 535
★ 4.6 · Best Lightweight EDC Knife
Buck 110 Folding Hunter
★ 4.7 · Best American Folding Knife
Comparing your options? Read the Best American-Made Pocket Knives guide.
Hand Tools
Estwing Rigger’s Axe
★ 4.5 · Best Framing Hammer-Axe
Estwing E3-22P Rock Pick
★ 4.6 · Best American Rock Pick
Vaughan 99 Rip Claw Hammer
★ 4.0 · Best American Hickory Hammer
New to American hammers? Read the Best American-Made Hammers guide.
