Western Forge

Hot Deal: Martin (USA-Made) Adjustable Wrench for $3

Apr 8, 2014 Stuart 17 Comments

We came across a very hot deal – a USA-made 8″ adjustable wrench for just $3! Read More

Craftsman Wire Stripper for $7.50 and Other Western Forge Tool Sale

Jan 18, 2013 Stuart 5 Comments

Harry Epstein is having a great closeout sale on Craftsman wire strippers and other Western-Forge-made hand tools. Read More

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SK Hand Tools Declares Bankruptcy!!

Jun 29, 2010 Stuart 5 Comments

It’s official, SK Hand Tools has declared bankruptcy. Rumor of the bankruptcy was relayed by a GarageJournal forum member, and then confirmed by another after receiving an email from an SK distributor. It is also rumored that Ideal Industrials, who recently acquired Pratt-Read and Western Forge, is interested in buying up the company. We have our fingers crossed. If […]

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