Many of the companies behind these brands are tiny, like 1-10 people. For example, Rogue Territory is just a husband-wife team. Corter is another equally small

Many of the companies behind these brands are tiny, like 1-10 people. For example, Rogue Territory is just a husband-wife team. Corter is another equally small brand. When you purchase from these companies, you support artisans. They love their craft and are continuing American heritage traditions. You're not likely to find this sort of things as imports. Husband-wife teams don't exactly have international presence.