Anvil - going out of business

[Phil Lilley]

Not sure if it's public knowledge but if you like Anvil scissors, you should grab a pair now.

Darin called the company and t/t the owner.  She said she can't get steel.  Said she could continue and deal overseas but doesn't want to go that direction.  Said she's had a good go of it and has decided to get out.

We've had a hard time getting them, that's why Darin went to the source.

Probably will start seeing some product on Ebay at elevated prices soon.

[fishinwrench]

I've never been very picky about scissors because I understand how they work, so I can sharpen and flex them when they start loosing their ability to cut......BUT I do like buying quality tools, so thanks for the heads-up. 👍 

[jdmidwest]

I have used Squizzers for a long time and been happy with them.  Stand up on bench to grab onto or swing off a finger.

https://www.micromark.com/Squizzers

 

[tjm]

The website says they are already gone-

Quote

 

Anvil USA, Inc is now CLOSED FOR BUSINESS

My Family and I wish to Thank everyone who walked with us during our journey of over 350 years of manufacturing excellence in the Cutlery Industry.

Our Customers became Friends and Colleagues became Family.

We will wish you all Health, Joy and Safety.

The Vogel Family

 

I hate to see another old family  USA business gone. Especially because I liked their product.

[fishinwrench]

10 minutes ago, tjm said:

The website says they are already gone-

I hate to see another old family  USA business gone. Especially because I liked their product.

Starting a manufacturing business is always a gamble. 

I've always had my doubts about the Robertsons multi-million dollar duck call gig.      I just ain't buyin' it.    🙄

[tjm]

12 hours ago, fishinwrench said:

Starting a manufacturing business is always a gamble. 

yup keepin it in the family for 350 years is just plain lucky

 

[MoCarp]

Shoe plants, textile mills, etc all had supporting industrial suppliers…mostly gone….I looked at an old Carthage press from the early 80’s…Many of the businesses I had forgotten….gone…jobs taken over seas…