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Council Tool | TheDollarVote

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Council Tool

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The company and its work

Farmer, woodsman and inventor John Pickett Council founded Council Tool in 1886 after becoming dissatisfied with the tools available for his own work. The company remains family-owned and continues forging tools in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, using American steel and domestically sourced materials.

Made-in-USA scope: Made in USA
Founded: 1886
Manufacturing: North Carolina