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Texas · Est. 2011

Warstic

Warstic is a Dallas-based, independent sporting goods brand that markets high-caliber metal and wood hitcraft for hitters who become warriors in the box. Founded in 2011 by Ben Jenkins, the company emphasizes a PRO approach to designing and forging baseball and softball bats, prioritizing feel, durability, and a fluid connection between the hitter and their tool. Its philosophy goes beyond gear, fostering a community around hitting—the Warstripe mindset and the #warstripenation movement—along with practical support like a 21-day demo program to help players find the right weapon for their swing. Warstic is deeply rooted in the U.S., with a Dallas headquarters and a visible in-house STIC Factory, underscoring its American manufacturing heritage alongside a broad catalog that includes metal and wood bats, gloves, bags, and related gear designed to feel like an extension of the player. The brand also showcases USA-branded products, such as the Bonesaber USA model, illustrating its commitment to American-made offerings.

Tennessee · Est. 1999

Old Hickory Bats

Utah · Est. 2007

ENVE Composites

ENVE Composites is a cycling brand centered on U.S. manufacturing and in-house craftsmanship. Since 2007, ENVE has championed true local production, with core rims, one-piece handlebars, and Custom Road bikes developed and built in their Ogden, Utah headquarters. This vertical integration under one roof supports rapid design iteration, tight tolerances, and a unique ride experience that reflects the company’s commitment to quality and American-made heritage. Their build-to-order model and on-site production enable faster prototyping, frequent design refinements, and reduced waste. ENVE trains lay-up technicians for six months before certification, underscoring the precise process behind each carbon rim. While not every ENVE product is manufactured in the U.S., the brand’s emphasis on domestic production remains a core differentiator, with rims, one-piece handlebars, and Custom Road bikes produced in Ogden to support a tailored, high-performance cycling experience.

Kentucky · Est. 1875

Louisville Slugger

Louisville Slugger is the flagship brand from Hillerich & Bradsby Co., rooted in Louisville, Kentucky, since 1884. Bud Hillerich, then a 17-year-old, crafted the first Louisville Slugger bat for Pete Browning, launching a lineage that would become one of baseball’s most iconic tools. The brand’s rise was marked by milestones like the 1894 registration of the name and the 1905 endorsement from Honus Wagner, which helped cement its legendary status in the game. Today, Louisville Slugger bats are manufactured in Louisville, Kentucky (USA), with the brand remaining tightly tied to its Louisville production facility even after Wilson Sporting Goods acquired the Louisville Slugger brand in 2015; H&B continues to produce Louisville Slugger bats in Louisville for Wilson. The history also notes that the company expanded into aluminum bats in 1970, moving some production temporarily to Southern Indiana from 1970 to 1995, while the core leadership and headquarters have remained in Louisville.

Montana · Est. 2020

Montana Knife Company

Montana Knife Company launched its first knife, the Speedgoat, from a two-car garage in December 2020. It makes hunting, fishing and kitchen knives in Montana and moved production into a 50,000 square foot factory in Missoula in January 2026. Knives sell in timed drops, and the store also carries some goods from other brands.

Arkansas

Rich-N-Tone Calls (RNT)

Rich-N-Tone Calls makes duck and goose calls in Stuttgart, Arkansas, producing every part and doing every step of the build under one roof. Founder Butch Richenback, a world champion duck caller, began shaping his first call in 1976. Its store also sells apparel and calls from other makers.