American (USA) made flashlights

[Monocrom]

Re: Who Makes Flashlights in the USA?

Bummer about Inova, but good to know!

Not really surprising though considering they were bought by Nite-Ize quite awhile back. When they were, customer service hit a shocking all time low.

 

[troutpool]

Re: Who Makes Flashlights in the USA?

Okluma can be added to the list.

 

[fisk-king]

Lol, wow what a bump

 

[archimedes]

Lol, wow what a bump

I directed others here, instead of starting a new thread ...

 

[dpadams6]

Elzetta is tough to beat, as far as durability/quality.

 

[bykfixer]

New kid on the block is Texas Lumens

 

[quinlag]

Because I'm new to the flashlight world; I'm doing research on the different types of lights and what part of the world they come from.
So far I have found that even though it says made in the USA; some of the parts, especially led's are outsourced from other countries.
Any and all comments are welcome. TKS

 

[bykfixer]

Many times certain parts and pieces a light maker chooses to use in certain models are not available from US manufacturers. Other times foreign made items are just less costly.

Some say all LED's are imported. But CREE has a factory in the US so if a light maker chooses the models made there all is well. Sometimes they choose to use LED models not made in the US because it fits the design better than stuff made here.

Is there a light made 100% in the USA from100% US parts?
Good question.

 

[Modernflame]

Many times certain parts and pieces a light maker chooses to use in certain models are not available from US manufacturers. Other times foreign made items are just less costly.

Some say all LED's are imported. But CREE has a factory in the US so if a light maker chooses the models made there all is well. Sometimes they choose to use LED models not made in the US because it fits the design better than stuff made here.

Is there a light made 100% in the USA from100% US parts?
Good question.

"Some parts not domestically sourced" seems to be a common turn of phrase. If any such 100% USA made light exists, then it would have to be Elzetta. As loud and often as they blow that patriotic whistle, it would be almost scandalous for them to acquire parts from overseas.

 

[dpadams6]

"Some parts not domestically sourced" seems to be a common turn of phrase. If any such 100% USA made light exists, then it would have to be Elzetta. As loud and often as they blow that patriotic whistle, it would be almost scandalous for them to acquire parts from overseas.

Agreed. They are absolutely built like tanks and with malkoff potted lights. What's not to like?

 

[Bullzeyebill]

Enough said we have done this "Made In America" long enough. End of thread.