Last-Minute Made in USA Gifts Under $100
If you waited until the last second, you’re not alone. This is my Last-Minute Made in USA Gift Guide Under $100 – real, American-made gear that actual tradesmen will use, not throw in a junk drawer.
These are Blue Collar Built picks: tough, practical, and from companies still making stuff here at home. Great for electricians, mechanics, carpenters, linemen, operators, and anyone who works with their hands.
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BEST OF THE BEST (This list is continually updated)
BUDGET WORKWEAR
-Work Boots: https://ktku.co/3h
-Work Pants: https://carhartt.pxf.io/nXy3r9
-Work Jacket: https://carhartt.pxf.io/K00d39
-Work Shirt: https://wrangler.sjv.io/Vm1z7J
TOP TIER WORKWEAR
-Work Boots: https://rebrand.ly/duweo8u
-Work Pants: https://rebrand.ly/a13vwy1
-Work Jacket: https://ktku.co/oh
-Work Shirt: https://rebrand.ly/ji596y7
CASUAL WEAR
-Waxed Jacket (budget): https://rebrand.ly/s116zp1
-Waxed Jacket (top tier): https://rebrand.ly/g6ewpc3
-Wool Coat: https://bit.ly/3N2W9Qg
-Leather jacket: https://bit.ly/3LAKOUZ
EDC
-Budget Knife: https://rebrand.ly/1vmhgwp
-Pen: https://bigidesign.com/?dt_id=105329
-Flashlight: https://bit.ly/473dNvq
Timestamps:
0:00 Last minute gift guide
0:15 Wigwam Socks
1:19 Buck 110
2:42 Rite in the Rain Pen
5:12 Case Copperlock
6:26 Channel Lock Pliers
8:15 Princeton Tec Apex
9:20 Bully Snow Shovel
10:42 Rite in the Rain Notebook
11:45 Nordic Ware Naturals
12:51 Rada Paring Knife
13:42 Chemex
15:02 American Giant Waffle
16:07 Midwest Gloves
16:53 Occidental 5-in-1
19:04 Duke Cannon Soap
19:49 Annin American Flag
Carl Murawski is an electrician and lifelong tradesman turned creator. He tests workwear and boots like they’re actually used on the job and shares straight talk on the trades so you buy right, stay safe, and build a solid career.
Topics you’ll see here: workwear reviews, work boot tests, tool reviews, electrician tips, apprenticeship advice, jobsite safety, construction careers, and blue-collar life
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PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO:
1. Wigwam Merino Lite Hiker Sock: https://www.wigwam.com/
-Alternative: Darn Tough Vermont: https://alnk.to/esZrGfM
2. Buck 110 Folding Hunter Knife: https://alnk.to/7fsw9qx
-Alternative: Buck 112 Ranger: https://alnk.to/gzYG8FX
3. Rite in the rain tactical bolt action pen: https://www.riteintherain.com/tactical-bolt-action-pen
-Alternative: Fisher Bullet Space Pen: https://www.spacepen.com/bullet.aspx
4. Case Mini Copperlock Pocket Knife: https://amzn.to/48U1BAZ
-Alternative: Case Sod Buster Jr: https://caseknives.com/collections/sod-buster-jr
5. Channellock GS-3 Tongue & Groove Pliers Set: https://amzn.to/4rHUJy0
-Alternative: https://amzn.to/4pOkT0j
6. Princeton Tec Apex Headlamp: https://amzn.to/4pZ5nix
-Alternative: https://alnk.to/cb5JCpc
7. Bully Tools 22" Combination Snow Shovel: https://amzn.to/4iGURtu
-Alternative: https://amzn.to/4pqC5JI
8. Rite in the Rain 4×6 Top-Spiral Notebook: https://www.riteintherain.com
-Alternative: Write Notepads & Co Pocket Notebooks: https://www.writepads.com/
9. Nordic Ware Naturals Baker’s Half Sheet: https://amzn.to/4pSCVyE
-Alternative: USA Pan Half Sheet Pan: https://www.usapan.com/bakeware-baking-sheets
10. Rada Cutlery Paring Knife Gift Set: https://amzn.to/4ozKf0Z
-Alternative: Dexter-Russell Paring Knife Set: https://amzn.to/4pov8Jd
11. Chemex Classic Coffeemaker (6- or 8-Cup): https://amzn.to/4rHo9fR
-Alternative: https://amzn.to/3MnmwDV
12. American Giant: https://rebrand.ly/ouki8o4
-Alternative: All American Clothing: https://www.allamericanclothing.com/
13. Midwest Gloves & Gear Deerskin / Elkskin Work Gloves: https://amzn.to/4oExrXg
-Alternative: Sullivan Glove: https://sullivanglove.com/?ktk=MEJnc1prLTNlMjc3MjE5MGQz
14. Occidental Leather 5-in-1 Tool Holder: https://www.occidentalleather.com/products/5-in-1-tool-holder
-Alternative: https://badgertoolbelts.com/
15. Duke Cannon “Big Ass Brick of Soap” Gift Pack: https://amzn.to/3YaowBU
16. Annin Tough-Tex 3×5 American Flag: https://amzn.to/3Mk1WUZ
-Alternative: https://amzn.to/4pSDMiQ
No such thing as too many knives ! Emerson for me
I've had the klien button tongue and groove pliers. They are decent but not in the same level as Knipex in my opinion.
I believe that Allegiance Flags are made solely in the USA.
great video Carl as a Canadian I am in total opposition to the American economy how about the same video with made in Canada stuff.
Thanks I was wondering where I could order a minimum of 50 notepads as gifts.
I guess after 240k followers you can call some of your viewers man bun-wearing douches. You're better than that, Carl
Great video! My new favorite is railroad wool socks, ox carpenter pencil, and traditional slip joint knives.
Ve been wearing nothing but my merino wool socks. Probably going to throw away all my cotton socks 🧦
No way darn tough socks are the best
Hilarious about the man bun. Write Notepads are great. They are a Baltimore, Maryland company. And they do make some very strong, robust and work oriented notebooks. I personally like and use their pocket notebooks
I was looking for China made stuff 🤦🏻♂️. Thanks Carl
Darn tough is going away from the warranty
Fox River Socks
Shoutout to Ballston Socks, made in the USA, some of the best priced wool socks.
Finally a list that's not just affiliate links
Thank you!
Maybe I should get a chemex. As a hair challenged man I would take the bun lol
I’ve had a buck 110 since I was about 7 years old. It sat in the back of my toolbox for 20 years now
Thanks Carl! Any experience with Occidental Leather's boots?
Great video – thanks!
Great list, Carl. I’ve written enough field OPORDS in the pouring rain on Rite on the Rain products as an Army tank platoon leader, I feel they’ve earned their “tactical” marketing. That was back in the day before every tank was a rolling computer, so I have no idea what the troops do now. But Rite on the Rain is a legit old school tactical product.
Aayyee topical Kill Bill reference with it being rereleased in complete format this week.
Recommending knives without mentioning steel, is like recommending loafers for everyday wearing…
I replaced my entire sock drawer with Darn Tough. One pair from your recommendation and I was sold after the first wear. 🙏🙏
Absolutely love my wigwam socks, channellocks, rada knives, Nordic ware pans, and my Sullivan gloves. This is a great list!
I’ve had the same 3 pairs of wigwam heavyweight hikers for almost 10 years and they aren’t even thin in the heel yet.
Nice list…definitely gonna try the aluminized pans! Big ass soap also on the list!
Thank you so much for this list not packed with influencer junk. And thank you for including gifts for both men and women, it’s rare to find a gift guide with integrity!
You should do a video on wrangler new hundred dollar salvaged denim jeans
Those are rib joint pliers
Is goat skin really that durable? Ive have like 5 different brands, ive tried cow and goat, an I always get holes in the fingers
For knives find a local blacksmith! Thats what I did I got a 14 piece knife set built to my specs with what handle wood I wanted!
I love the rite in the rain note books its just really hard for me to justify buying the ones I would use the most. I use large full size notebooks and for the price of rite in the rain, I can buy 12 cheaper ones and I usually run tho a notebook every 2-4 weeks
I've been using the Bolt Action Pens from Tactile Turn for a few years now and are great especially for those that can appreciate machined pens.
Merry Christmas!
For anyone in a snowy area, like Boston where I used to live, get the snow shovel, get various windshield scrappers and snow brushes (short handle and long handle), and if you really want to level up for anyone who parks outside, get the foam snow broom with the telescoping handle. It's a game changer for clearing off any car roof with several inches of snow and it won't damage your paint, plus it's like $20.
Ive got several of these things on the list. The main ones being the buck 110 and the flag. I've had the 110 since I graduated high wchool and there hasn't been a day I left the house and it not be on my hip since, truely a workhorse. And the flag we have had flying in our yard for years and it's held up great.
Carl taking off to piss…lol. That’s me every morning on the job after I’ve got some coffee in me.
So if I get a Chemex and use it to make coffee, my hair will grow back enough to have a man bun? Count me in.