Aquascaping tools? USA made

[40GallonsOfDoom]

Now that I'm the proud new owner of plants, I'm looking for proper tools. I'd prefer tools made in the USA or if not, I'd be good with Japanese or German stainless. Any good sites or local stores?
While I'm willing to pay more for good quality, I'd like to avoid $200 shears. Thanks.

 

[40GallonsOfDoom]

I messaged UNS to ask where their equipment was made as their website doesn't really say.

 

[DMD123]

UNS is considered a top of the line brand , but if they are not touting where its made, I would say imported from somewhere you dont want….

 

[40GallonsOfDoom]

UNS is considered a top of the line brand , but if they are not touting where its made, I would say imported from somewhere you dont want….

Yeah, they seem very nice. I just try to support USA made when I can. Finding tools can be a problem these days. Lots of my hand tools I've had to buy used as a result but the old stuff still performs great, especially the carpentry stuff. Just gotta look hard and do the research.

 

[40GallonsOfDoom]

Got this from UNS Instagram. Made in Pakistan.

 

[John58Ford]

I don't really disagree at all about supporting American business. As far as material use, I do not believe that in our freshwater planted tanks rust will be an issue and use plenty of cheaper aquascape gear from over seas. But I will admit to using a few surgical grade items here and there sourced from an office. But, to buy American, first hand on the tool it will cost you dearly.

Here's a link to some American made surgical shears. You can explore...

Dental Scissors | Dental Surgical Scissors - Meisinger

Discover precision in dental care with our top-grade dental scissors. Crafted for accuracy and durability, perfect for every dental professional's toolkit.

meisingerusa.com

 

[sir_keith]

Meisinger tools are made in Neuss, Germany. Meisinger USA is just a subsidiary that distributes Meisinger products in the US.

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[John58Ford]

Oh man, my bad, I was told that was the hook up. I suppose the search for American made might be even more allusive than I thought lol.

 

[sir_keith]

Oh man, my bad, I was told that was the hook up. I suppose the search for American made might be even more allusive than I thought lol.

Yeah, I knew about these German tools because we used some of them in the lab.

 

[John58Ford]

Yeah, I knew about these German tools because we used some of them in the lab.

I get the hand me downs from the office when I'm lucky. Very good tools, had no idea they cost so much!

 

[40GallonsOfDoom]

I'm not opposed to anything, even the UNS Pakistani stuff, just trying to do what I can to support US made companies. I'm a little scared to look at Meisinger prices now. Lol

 

[40GallonsOfDoom]

Ok, yeah I'm not that into paying $500 for 3 shears to trim some plants.

 

[sir_keith]

Ok, yeah I'm not that into paying $500 for 3 shears to trim some plants.

It's total overkill for this purpose.

 

[40GallonsOfDoom]

It's total overkill for this purpose.

Yeah I like the UNS stuff and $30 is something I don't mind paying for a quality instrument.

 

[40GallonsOfDoom]

Well i said "fudge it" and picked up the AquaVitro stuff from Petworks in Oly.