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                UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-K

[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000

                                       or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ________________ to ________________

                          Commission File Number 1-2451

                        NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
                        --------------------------------
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                WISCONSIN                          39-0494170
                ---------------------------------------------
       (State or other jurisdiction of           (IRS Employer
        incorporation or organization)        Identification Number

                             3925 NORTH HASTINGS WAY
                             -----------------------
                     EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN           54703-3703
                    -------------------------------------------
                (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
                ---------------------------------------------------

       Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (715) 839-2121

           Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

                                                       Name of each exchange
    Title of each class                                 on which registered
    -------------------                                 -------------------
$1.00 par value common stock                          New York Stock Exchange

           Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
                                      NONE
                                      ----

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes ___X___   No _______

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K (229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will
not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or
information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of the Form 10-K or
any amendment to the Form 10-K.  ___X___

The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
registrant computed by reference to the price at which the stock was sold, or
the average bid and asked prices of such stock, as of February 28, 2001, was
$199,356,357.

The number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common
stock, as of February 28, 2001, was 6,877,445.

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                       DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
                       -----------------------------------


The following documents are incorporated by reference into that part of this
Form 10-K designated to the right of the document title.

                       TITLE                          PART
                       -----                          ----

         Proxy Statement dated March 30, 2001       Part III


Except as specifically incorporated herein by reference, the foregoing Proxy
Statement is not deemed filed as part of this report.

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                                     PART I
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ITEM 1. BUSINESS

      A. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

         The business of National Presto Industries, Inc., and its consolidated
         subsidiaries (the "Company") consists of a single business segment. The
         Company manufactures and distributes small electrical appliances and
         housewares, including comfort appliances, pressure cookers and canners,
         private label and premium sales products.

         Electrical appliances and housewares sold by the Company include
         pressure cookers and canners; the Presto Control Master(R) heat control
         single thermostatic control line of fry pans in several sizes, griddles
         and combination griddle/warmers and multi-purpose cookers; deep fryers
         of various sizes; pizza ovens, can openers, slicer/shredders; electric
         heaters; corn poppers (hot air and microwave); microwave bacon cookers;
         coffeemakers; electric grills; electric tea kettles; electric knives;
         bread slicing systems; electric knife sharpeners; and timers.

         Pressure cookers and canners are available in various sizes and are
         fabricated of aluminum and, in the case of cookers, of stainless steel,
         as well. The Company believes it is one of the principal manufacturers
         of pressure cookers in the United States.

         For the year ended December 31, 2000, approximately 58% of consolidated
         net sales were provided by cast products (fry pans, griddles, grills,
         deep fryers and multi- cookers), approximately 6% by motorized
         nonthermal appliances (can openers, slicer/shredders, knife sharpeners,
         electric knives, and bread slicing systems), and approximately 32% by
         noncast/thermal appliances (stamped cookers and canners, stainless
         steel cookers, pizza ovens, corn poppers (hot air and microwave),
         coffeemakers, microwave bacon cookers, tea kettles, and heaters). For
         the year ended December 31, 1999, approximately 61% of consolidated net
         sales were provided by cast products, approximately 9% by motorized
         nonthermal appliances and approximately 26% by noncast/thermal
         appliances. For the year ended December 31, 1998, approximately 59% of
         consolidated net sales were provided by cast products, approximately
         13% by motorized nonthermal appliances and approximately 25% by
         noncast/thermal appliances.

         For the year ended December 31, 2000, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. accounted
         for 42% and Target, Inc. accounted for 11% of consolidated net sales.
         Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., accounted for 46% and Target, Inc. accounted for
         12% of consolidated net sales in 1999. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. accounted
         for 44% of consolidated net sales for the year ended December 31, 1998.

         Products are sold directly to retailers throughout the United States
         and also through independent distributors. Although the Company has
         long established relationships with many of its customers, it does not
         have long-term supply contracts with them. The loss of, or material
         reduction in, business from any of the Company's major customers could
         adversely affect the Company's business (see Footnote J in the Notes to
         Consolidated Financial Statements).

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         The Company has a sales force of approximately ten employees that sell
         to and service customers. In selected geographic areas sales are
         handled by manufacturers' representatives who may also sell other
         product lines. Sales promotional activities are conducted through the
         use of television, radio and newspaper advertising. The Company's
         business is highly competitive and seasonal, with the normal peak sales
         period occurring in the fourth quarter of the year prior to the holiday
         season. Many companies compete for sales of housewares and small
         electrical appliances, some of which are larger than the Company and
         others which are smaller. Product competition extends to special
         product features, product pricing, marketing programs, warranty
         provisions, service policies and other factors. New product
         introductions are an important part of the Company's sales to offset
         the morbidity rate of other products and/or the effect of lowered
         acceptance of seasonal products due to weather conditions. New products
         entail unusual risks. Engineering and tooling costs are increasingly
         expensive, as are components and finished goods that may not have a
         ready market or achieve widespread consumer acceptance. High-cost
         advertising commitments accompanying such new products or to maintain
         sales of existing products may not be fully absorbed by ultimate
         product sales. Initial production schedules, set in advance of
         introduction, carry the possibility of excess unsold inventories. New
         product introductions are further subject to delivery delays from
         supply sources, which can impact availability for the Company's most
         active selling periods.

         Research and development costs related to new product development for
         the years 2000, 1999 and 1998 were absorbed in operations of these
         years and were not a material element in the aggregate costs incurred
         by the Company.

         Company products are generally warranted to the original owner to be
         free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years
         from date of purchase. The Company allows a sixty-day over-the-counter
         initial return privilege through cooperating dealers. The Company
         services its products through independent service providers throughout
         the United States and a corporate service repair operation. The
         Company's service and warranty programs are competitive with those
         offered by other manufacturers in the industry.

         The Company's products are manufactured in plants located at Jackson,
         Mississippi and Alamogordo, New Mexico. The Company also purchases a
         portion (18% in 2000) of its products from nonaffiliated companies in
         the Pacific Rim Countries.

         The Company warehouses and distributes its products from a distribution
         center located in Canton, Mississippi. Selective use is made of leased
         tractors and trailers with back- hauls scheduled on return trips
         carrying goods consigned for internal corporate use.

         The Company invests funds not currently required for business
         activities (see Footnote B (3) in the Notes to Consolidated Financial
         Statements). Income from invested funds is included in Other Income in
         the accompanying financial statements.

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         Earnings from investments may vary significantly from year to year
         depending on interest yields on instruments meeting the Company's
         investment criteria, and the extent to which funds may be needed for
         internal growth, reacquisition of Company stock, acquisitions and newly
         identified business activities.

      B. OTHER COMMENTS

         1. Sources and Availability of Materials

         Production levels at the Company's manufacturing plants may be affected
         by vendor failure to deliver tooling, material and critical parts
         within commitments. While recent years have witnessed virtual
         elimination of these circumstances, there is no assurance against
         recurrence.

         Deliveries of new products, many of which have been sourced overseas,
         could be delayed by labor or supply problems at vendors or in
         transportation. As a consequence, these products may not be available
         in sufficient quantities during the prime selling period. While there
         has been no major incidence of such problems in recent years and the
         Company has made every reasonable effort to prevent occurrence, there
         is no assurance that such effort will be totally effective.

         2. Trademarks, Licenses, Franchises and Concessions Held

         In recent years, patents on new products have become more meaningful to
         operating results. Trademarks and know-how are considered significant.
         The Company's current and future success depends upon judicial
         protection of its intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks and
         trade dress). Removal of that protection would expose the Company to
         competitors who seek to take advantage of the Company's innovations and
         proprietary rights. To date, the Company has vigorously protected its
         rights and enjoyed success in all its intellectual property suits.

         3. Effects of Compliance with Environmental and OSHA Regulations

         In May 1986, the Company's Eau Claire, Wisconsin, site was placed on
         the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National
         Priorities List (NPL) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
         Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) because of alleged
         hazardous waste deposited on the property. During July 1986, the
         Company entered into an agreement with the EPA and the Wisconsin
         Department of Natural Resources to conduct a remedial investigation and
         feasibility study at the site. The remedial investigation was completed
         in 1992, the feasibility study in 1994, and in May 1996 the final
         record of decision (ROD) was issued for the site by the EPA. At year
         end 2000, all remediation projects at the Eau Claire, Wisconsin, site
         had been installed, were fully operational, and restoration activities
         had been completed.

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         In February 1988, the Company entered into an agreement with the
         Department of the Army (the 1988 agreement), pursuant to which the Army
         agreed to fund environmental restoration activities related to the
         site. As a result of the 1988 Agreement, a total of $27,000,000 has
         been appropriated and spent for environmental matters. Based on factors
         known as of December 31, 2000, it is believed that funds existing in
         corporate reserves, will be adequate to satisfy on-going remediation
         operations and monitoring activities; however, should environmental
         agencies require additional studies or remediation projects, it is
         possible the existing funds could be inadequate.

         Management believes that in the absence of any unforeseen future
         developments, known environmental matters will not have any material
         affect on the results of operations or financial condition of the
         Company.

         4. Number of Employees of the Company

         As of December 31, 2000, the Company had 624 employees.

         5. Industry Practices Related to Working Capital Requirements

         The major portion of the Company's commercial sales were made with
         terms of 90 days or shorter. A small portion of the sales were made
         with seasonal dating provisions.

         Inventory levels increase in advance of the selling period for products
         that are seasonal, such as pressure canners, heaters, and major new
         product introductions. Inventory build-up also occurs to create stock
         levels required to support the higher sales that occur in the latter
         half of each year. Buying practices of the Company's customers require
         "just-in-time" delivery, necessitating that the Company carry large
         finished goods inventories. The Company purchases components and raw
         materials in advance of production requirements where such purchases
         are necessary to ensure supply or provide advantageous long-term
         pricing and/or costing.

         The current year resulted in lower than expected acceptance of the
         Company's primary new product, the Pizzazz(TM) pizza oven, resulting in
         higher than expected inventory levels. There are no assurances that
         this inventory will be sold in the normal course of business.

         6. Backlog

         Shipment of most of the Company's products occurs within a relatively
         short time after receipt of the order and, therefore, there is usually
         no substantial order backlog. New product introductions may result in
         order backlogs that vary from product to product and as to timing of
         introduction.

         C. INDUSTRY SEGMENTS

         The Company operates in one business segment.

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ITEM 2.  PROPERTIES (Owned Except Where Indicated)

         The Company's Eau Claire facility is approximately 560,000 square feet.
         Leases for 237,000 square feet of this area have been entered into with
         outside tenants. The Company's corporate office is also located in Eau
         Claire.

         The Company manufactures products in Jackson, Mississippi and
         Alamogordo, New Mexico.

         The Jackson plant contains 283,000 square feet, of which 119,600 square
         feet are used for warehousing.

         The facility at Alamogordo contains 170,700 square feet, of which
         24,800 square feet are used for warehousing. An additional 15,500
         square feet has been leased for warehousing.

         The Company has a 191,900 square foot building at Canton, Mississippi
         which is used primarily for warehousing and distribution and some
         activities for product service functions. An additional 72,000 square
         feet has been leased in adjacent buildings for warehousing. During the
         peak season, an additional 35,000 square feet has been leased.

ITEM 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

         The Company is subject to various legal actions incidental to its
         normal business operations. In the opinion of management such actions
         will be resolved for amounts that in the aggregate will not be material
         to the results of operations or financial condition of the Company.

         See Item 1.B.3. For information regarding certain environmental
         matters.

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

         None

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                      EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

The following information is provided with regard to the executive officers of
the registrant: (All terms of office are for one year or until their respective
successors are duly elected.)

                  NAME                      TITLE                       AGE
                 ------                    -------                     -----

             Melvin S. Cohen          Chairman of the Board              83

             Maryjo Cohen             President and Chief                48
                                       Executive Officer

             James F. Bartl           Executive Vice President           60
                                       and Secretary

             Richard F. Anderl        Vice President, Engineering        57

             Neil L. Brown            Vice President, Manufacturing      57

             Larry R. Hoepner         Vice President, Purchasing         59

             Donald E. Hoeschen       Vice President, Sales              53

             Randy F. Lieble          Chief Financial Officer            47
                                       and Treasurer

         Mr. Cohen was elected Chairman of the Board in May 1975. Prior to that
         date he was President, a position that he again held from November 1986
         to May 1989. Mr. Cohen is the father of Maryjo Cohen and has been
         associated with the registrant since 1944.

         Ms. Cohen was elected Treasurer in September 1983, to the additional
         positions of Vice President in May 1986, President in May 1989 and
         Chief Executive Officer in May 1994. She has been associated with the
         registrant since 1976. Prior to becoming an officer, she was Associate
         Resident Counsel and Assistant to the Treasurer. Ms. Cohen is the
         daughter of Melvin S. Cohen.

         Mr. Bartl was elected Secretary in May 1978 and the additional position
         of Executive Vice President in November 1998. He has been associated
         with the registrant since 1969. Prior to becoming an officer, he was
         Resident Counsel and Director of Industrial Relations, positions he
         continues to hold.

         Mr. Anderl was elected Vice President in May 1989. He has been
         associated with the registrant since 1963 and prior to becoming an
         officer, he was Director of Engineering.

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         Mr. Brown was elected Vice President in November 1997. He has been
         associated with the registrant since 1966. Prior to becoming an
         officer, he was Director of Manufacturing.

         Mr. Hoepner was elected Vice President in November 1998. He has been
         associated with the registrant since 1966. Prior to becoming an
         officer, he was Director of Purchasing.

         Mr. Hoeschen was elected Vice President in May 1997. He has been
         associated with the registrant since 1971. Prior to becoming an
         officer, he was Director of Sales.

         Mr. Lieble was elected Treasurer in November 1995 and the additional
         position of Chief Financial Officer in November 1999. He has been
         associated with the registrant since 1977. Prior to becoming an
         officer, he was Manager of Investments and Government Contracts.

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                                     PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED
         STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

            RECORD OF DIVIDENDS PAID AND MARKET PRICE OF COMMON STOCK

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<CAPTION>
                                 2000                                 1999
                 ----------------------------------   ----------------------------------
                   Applicable       Market Price        Applicable       Market Price
                 Dividends Paid  ------------------   Dividends Paid  ------------------
                   per Share      High         Low      per Share      High         Low
                 ------------    ------       -----     ---------     ------       -----
<S>                 <C>          <C>         <C>         <C>          <C>         <C>
First Quarter       $ 2.10       $35.81      $31.00      $ 2.00       $42.88      $35.13
Second Quarter          --        35.19       29.56          --        38.94       34.13
Third Quarter           --        31.19       29.63          --        41.00       35.50
Fourth Quarter          --        32.00       29.06          --        39.00       34.13
                 -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Full Year           $ 2.10       $35.81      $29.06      $ 2.00       $42.88      $34.13
</TABLE>

        Common stock of National Presto Industries, Inc., is traded on the New
York Stock Exchange under the symbol NPK. As of December 31, 2000, there were
731 stockholders of record. There were 730 stockholders of record as of February
28, 2001, the latest practicable date.

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

(in thousands except per share data)

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<CAPTION>

For the years ended December 31,     2000          1999         1998         1997         1996
                                     ----          ----         ----         ----         ----
<S>                                <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>
Gross sales                        $ 120,079    $ 116,723    $ 108,861    $ 111,423    $ 107,878

Net earnings                          15,158       20,822       19,733       16,982       14,720

Net earnings per share                  2.16         2.84         2.68         2.31         2.00

Total assets                         288,707      299,393      294,762      291,870      285,385

Dividends paid per common share
 applicable to current year             2.10         2.00         2.00         2.00         2.00
</TABLE>

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
         RESULTS OF OPERATION

Forward-looking statements in this Annual Report are made pursuant to the safe
harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There
are certain important factors that could cause results to differ materially from
historical results. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements
involve risks and uncertainty. The factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially are the following: consumer spending and debt levels; interest
rates; continuity of relationships with and purchases by major customers;
product mix; competitive pressure on sales and pricing, and increases in
material or production cost which cannot be recouped in product pricing.
Additional information concerning those and other factors is contained in the
Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited
to the Form 10-K, copies of which are available from the Company without charge.

2000 COMPARED TO 1999

Net sales increased by $1,871,000 from $114,697,000 to $116,568,000 or 2%. The
increase was due primarily to the sale of new products offset in part by
decreased unit volume.

Gross profit for 2000 decreased $1,151,000 from $36,831,000 to $35,680,000 or
31% versus 32% as a percentage of net sales. The reduction of gross profit
percentage was largely caused by less favorable manufacturing efficiencies at
the Company's manufacturing facilities.

Selling and general expenses increased $9,613,000 largely due to increased
advertising expenses related to new product introductions. As a percentage of
net sales, selling and general expenses increased from 15% to 23%.

Earnings before provision for income taxes decreased $9,849,000 from $29,177,000
to $19,328,000. The provision for income taxes decreased from $8,355,000 to
$4,170,000, which resulted in an effective income tax rate decrease from 29% to
22%, as a result of decreased earnings subject to tax. Net earnings decreased
$5,664,000 from $20,822,000 to $15,158,000, or 27%.

The Company maintains adequate liquidity for all of its anticipated capital
requirements and dividend payments. As of year-end 2000, there were no material
capital commitments outstanding.


1999 COMPARED TO 1998

Net sales increased by $7,624,000 from $107,073,000 to $114,697,000 or 7%. The
increase was due primarily to increased unit volume.

Gross profit for 1999 increased $611,000 from $36,220,000 to $36,831,000 or 32%
versus 34% as a percentage of net sales. The reduction of gross profit
percentage was largely caused by increased material costs.

Selling and general expenses decreased $834,000 largely due to a more favorable
bad debt experience. As a percentage of net sales, selling and general expenses
decreased from 17% to 15%.

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Earnings before provision for income taxes increased $1,781,000 from $27,396,000
to $29,177,000. The provision for income taxes increased from $7,663,000 to
$8,355,000, which resulted in an effective income tax rate increase from 28% to
29%, as a result of increased earnings subject to tax. Net earnings increased
$1,089,000 from $19,733,000 to $20,822,000, or 6%.



ITEM 7A. QUANTITIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company's interest income on cash equivalents and investments is affected by
changes in interest rates in the United States. The Company's investments are
held primarily in municipal bonds, a majority of which earn a fixed rate of
interest, while the remaining bonds earn a variable interest rate. The Company
uses sensitivity analysis to determine its exposure to changes in interest
rates. Through December 31, 2000, changes in these rates have not had a material
effect on the Company, and the Company does not anticipate that future exposure
to interest rate market risk will be material.

The Company has no history of, and does not anticipate in the future, investing
in derivative financial instruments. Most transactions with international
customers are entered into in U.S. dollars, precluding the need for foreign
currency hedges. Any transactions that are currently entered into in foreign
currency are not deemed material to the financial statements. Thus, the exposure
to foreign exchange market risk is not material.

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

         A. The consolidated financial statements of National Presto Industries,
            Inc. and its subsidiaries and the related Report of Independent
            Certified Public Accountants are contained on pages F-1 through F-12
            of this report.

         B. Quarterly financial data is contained in Note M in Notes to
            Consolidated Financial Statements.


ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING
         AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

            None

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                                    PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

            A listing of the Executive Officers of the Registrant is included in
            Part I. See Note following Item 13 for information relating to
            Directors of the Company.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

            See Note following Item 13.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
          AND MANAGEMENT

            See Note following Item 13.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

            See Note following.

NOTE: Within 120 days after the close of the registrant's fiscal year ended
December 31, 2000, the registrant intends to file a definitive proxy statement
pursuant to regulation 14A. Pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the information required for Items 10, 11, 12
and 13 has been omitted and is incorporated herein from Proxy by reference.

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                                     PART IV

ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

           A. The following consolidated financial statements of National Presto
              Industries, Inc., and its subsidiaries and the related Report of
              Independent Certified Public Accountants are included in this
              report:

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                                                                                            Form 10-K
                                                                                          Page Reference
                                                                                          --------------

<S>                                                                                        <C>
              1.  Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 31, 2000 and 1999                  F-1 & F-2

              2.  Consolidated Statements of Earnings -
                     Years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998                               F-3

              3.  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
                     Years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998                               F-4

              4.  Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity -
                     Years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998                               F-5

              5.  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                                F-6 thru F-11

              6.  Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants                            F-12



           B. The following Schedules and Exhibits are included in this report:

                   Schedule II   - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts                            F-13

                   Exhibit 3 (i) - Restated Articles of Incorporation -
                                   incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3 (i)
                                   of the Company's quarterly report on Form
                                   10-Q for the quarter ended July 6, 1997

                            (ii) - By-Laws - incorporated by reference
                                   from Exhibit 3 (ii) of the Company's
                                   quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the
                                   quarter ended October 3, 1999

                   Exhibit 9     - Voting Trust Agreement - incorporated by
                                   reference from Exhibit 9 of the Company's
                                   quarterly report on Form 10-Q
                                   for the quarter ended July 6, 1997

                   Exhibit 10.1  - 1988 Stock Option Plan - incorporated by
                                   reference from Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's
                                   quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the
                                   Quarter ended July 6, 1997

                   Exhibit 10.2  - Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement
                                   under the 1988 Stock Option Plan -
                                   Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2
                                   of the Company's quarterly report on Form
                                   10-Q for the Quarter ended July 6, 1997

                   Exhibit 11    - Statement Re Computaton of Per Share Earnings                F-14

                   Exhibit 21    - Parent and Subsidiaries                                      F-15

                   Exhibit 23.1  - Consent of Grant Thornton LLP                                F-16

</TABLE>


              All other Schedules and Exhibits for which provision is made in
              the applicable accounting regulations of the Securities and
              Exchange Commission are not required under the related
              instructions or are inapplicable, and therefore have been omitted.
              Columns omitted from schedules filed have been omitted because the
              information is not applicable.

           C. Reports on Form 8-K:

              No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the last quarter of the
              period covered by this Form 10-K.



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                                    SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the Requirements of Section 13 or 14 (d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

                        NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
                        --------------------------------
                                (registrant)



                                              By:      /S/ Randy F. Lieble
                                              ---------------------------------
                                                 Randy F. Lieble
                                                 Chief Financial  Officer
                                                 and Treasurer
                                                 (Principal Accounting Officer)



         By:      /S/ Richard N. Cardozo      By:      /S/ Melvin S. Cohen
         --------------------------------     ---------------------------------
            Richard N. Cardozo                   Melvin S. Cohen
            Director                             Chairman of the Board



         By:      /S/ John M. Sirianni        By:      /S/ James F. Bartl
         --------------------------------     ---------------------------------
            John M. Sirianni                     James F. Bartl
            Director                             Executive Vice President,
                                                 Secretary and Director

         By:      /S/ Michael J. O'Meara      By:      /S/ Maryjo Cohen
         --------------------------------     ---------------------------------
            Michael J. O'Meara                   Maryjo Cohen
            Director                             President and Chief Executive
                                                 Officer and Director

Date: March 23, 2001
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                                                                             F-1


NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

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<CAPTION>
                                                                      DECEMBER 31, 2000                DECEMBER 31, 1999
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<S>                                                            <C>          <C>                    <C>        <C>
ASSETS

         CURRENT ASSETS:

                     Cash and cash equivalents                              $   79,624                        $   88,075

                     Marketable securities                                     143,205                           150,455

                     Accounts receivable                       $   10,473                        $   20,466

                        Less allowance for doubtful accounts          450       10,023                  450       20,016
                                                              ------------                      ------------

                     Inventories:

                        Finished goods                             21,056                             5,548

                        Work in process                             2,416                             2,409

                        Raw materials                               6,968                             8,486

                        Supplies                                      867       31,307                  884       17,327
                                                              ------------                      ------------

                     Prepaid expenses                                               47                                72
                                                                           ------------                      ------------

                        Total current assets                                   264,206                           275,945

         PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:

                     Land and land improvements                       212                               176

                     Buildings                                      8,052                             7,087

                     Machinery and equipment                       18,014                            17,065
                                                              ------------                      ------------

                                                                   26,278                            24,328

                        Less allowance for depreciation            12,984       13,294               12,019       12,309
                                                              ------------                      ------------

         OTHER ASSETS                                                           11,207                            11,139
                                                                           ------------                      ------------

                                                                            $  288,707                        $  299,393
                                                                           ============                      ============
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

<PAGE>

                                                                             F-2

NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        DECEMBER 31, 2000                 DECEMBER 31, 1999
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                <C>          <C>                 <C>          <C>
LIABILITIES

              CURRENT LIABILITIES:

                          Accounts payable                                      $   16,014                       $   14,395

                          Federal and state income taxes                             3,108                            6,064

                          Accrued liabilities                                       24,425                           23,602
                                                                               ------------                     ------------

                             Total current liabilities                              43,547                           44,061

              COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES                                             --                               --


STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

              Common stock, $1 par value:

                          Authorized: 12,000,000 shares
                          Issued: 7,440,518 shares                 $    7,441                       $    7,441

              Paid-in capital                                           1,027                            1,033

              Retained earnings                                       254,381                          254,218
                                                                  ------------                     ------------

                                                                      262,849                          262,692

              Treasury stock, at cost, 562,798 shares
                          in 2000 and 230,912 shares in 1999           17,689                            7,360
                                                                  ------------                     ------------

                             Total stockholders' equity                            245,160                          255,332
                                                                               ------------                     ------------

                                                                                $  288,707                       $  299,393
                                                                               ============                     ============
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.


<PAGE>

                                                                             F-3


NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(In thousands except per share data)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                      For the years ended December 31,         2000         1999         1998
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                          <C>          <C>          <C>
Gross sales                                                  $120,079     $116,723     $108,861

              Less freight, discounts, etc                      3,511        2,026        1,788
                                                            ------------------------------------

Net sales                                                     116,568      114,697      107,073

Cost of sales                                                  80,888       77,866       70,853
                                                            ------------------------------------

Gross profit                                                   35,680       36,831       36,220

Selling and general expenses                                   26,680       17,067       17,901
                                                            ------------------------------------

Operating profit                                                9,000       19,764       18,319

Other income, principally interest                             10,328        9,413        9,077
                                                            ------------------------------------

              Earnings before provision for income taxes       19,328       29,177       27,396

Provision for income taxes                                      4,170        8,355        7,663

                                                            ------------------------------------
              Net earnings                                   $ 15,158     $ 20,822     $ 19,733
                                                            ====================================

Weighted average shares outstanding:

              Basic                                             7,014        7,343        7,357
                                                            ====================================
              Diluted                                           7,015        7,344        7,358
                                                            ====================================

Net earnings per share:
              Basic                                          $   2.16     $   2.84     $   2.68
                                                            ====================================
              Diluted                                        $   2.16     $   2.84     $   2.68
                                                            ====================================
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

<PAGE>

                                                                             F-4


NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In Thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                      For the years ended December 31,                            2000           1999           1998
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                                            <C>            <C>            <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
              Net earnings                                                     $  15,158      $  20,822      $  19,733
              Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
              provided by operating activities:
                 Provision for depreciation                                        2,786          2,296          2,098
                 Deferred income taxes                                               198            202            (42)
                 Other                                                               209            187            184
                 Changes in:
                    Accounts receivable                                            9,993         (4,176)         4,402
                    Inventories                                                  (13,980)        (1,354)         2,660
                    Prepaid expenses                                                  25            185            661
                    Accounts payable and accrued liabilities                       2,442          3,856         (3,608)
                    Federal and state income taxes                                (2,956)          (152)         1,293
                                                                              -----------------------------------------
                       Net cash provided by operating activities                  13,875         21,866         27,381
                                                                              -----------------------------------------

Cash flows from investing activities:

              Marketable securities purchased                                    (50,747)       (92,665)       (51,471)
              Marketable securities - maturities and sales                        57,997         68,876         65,456
              Acquisition of property, plant and equipment                        (3,843)        (4,151)        (3,656)
              Changes in other assets                                               (194)          (334)           (74)
                                                                              -----------------------------------------
                       Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities         3,213        (28,274)        10,255
                                                                              -----------------------------------------

Cash flows from financing activities:

              Dividends paid                                                     (14,995)       (14,719)       (14,710)
              Purchase of treasury stock                                         (10,544)        (5,363)            --
                                                                              -----------------------------------------
                        Net cash used in financing activities                    (25,539)       (20,082)       (14,710)
                                                                              -----------------------------------------

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                              (8,451)       (26,490)        22,926
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year                                    88,075        114,565         91,639
                                                                              -----------------------------------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year                                       $  79,624      $  88,075      $ 114,565
                                                                              =========================================

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

              Cash paid during the year for income taxes                       $   6,930      $   8,305      $   5,914
                                                                              =========================================
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

<PAGE>

                                                                             F-5


NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(In thousands except share and per share data)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
           For the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999, 1998
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                 Common      Paid-in      Retained      Treasury
                                                 Stock       Capital      Earnings        Stock         Total
                                                 -----       -------      --------        -----         -----
<S>                                            <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
Balance January 1, 1998                        $   7,441    $     925     $ 243,092     $  (2,260)    $ 249,198

Net earnings                                          --           --        19,733            --        19,733

Dividends paid, $2.00 per share                       --           --       (14,710)           --       (14,710)

Other                                                 --           65            --           119           184
                                              ------------------------------------------------------------------

Balance December 31, 1998                          7,441          990       248,115        (2,141)      254,405

Net earnings                                          --           --        20,822            --        20,822

Dividends paid, $2.00 per share                       --           --       (14,719)           --       (14,719)

Purchase of treasury stock - 155,000 shares           --           --            --        (5,363)       (5,363)

Other                                                 --           43            --           144           187
                                              ------------------------------------------------------------------

Balance December 31, 1999                          7,441        1,033       254,218        (7,360)      255,332

Net earnings                                          --           --        15,158            --        15,158

Dividends paid, $2.10 per share                       --           --       (14,995)           --       (14,995)

Purchase of treasury stock - 338,600 shares           --           --            --       (10,544)      (10,544)

Other                                                 --           (6)           --           215           209

                                              ------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance December 31, 2000                      $   7,441    $   1,027     $ 254,381     $ (17,689)    $ 245,160
                                              ==================================================================
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

<PAGE>

                                                                             F-6


NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

A.   NATURE OF OPERATIONS:
     The Company manufactures and distributes small electrical appliances and
     housewares. Products are sold directly to retail outlets throughout the
     United States and also through independent distributors. These products are
     manufactured in plants located at Jackson, Mississippi and Alamogordo, New
     Mexico. A portion of its products are imported from nonaffiliated companies
     in the Pacific Rim countries. The Company's operations are in one industry
     segment.

B.   SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
     (1)  USE OF ESTIMATES IN THE PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: In
          preparation of the Company's consolidated financial statements,
          management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect
          the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and related revenues
          and expenses. Actual results may differ from the estimates used by
          management.

     (2)  PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION: The consolidated financial statements
          include the accounts of National Presto Industries, Inc. and its
          subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned. All material intercompany
          accounts and transactions are eliminated.

     (3)  CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND MARKETABLE SECURITIES: The Company
          considers all highly liquid marketable securities with a maturity of
          one week or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalent securities
          totaled $80,231,000 and $88,333,000 at December 31, 2000 and 1999. The
          Company invests principally in A-rated or higher tax exempt bonds
          issued by entities throughout the United States.

          The Company has classified all cash equivalents and marketable
          securities as available for sale, which requires the securities to be
          reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses reported as a
          separate component of stockholders' equity. At December 31, 2000 and
          1999, cost approximated market value for all securities using the
          specific identification method. The contractual maturities of the
          marketable securities held at December 31, 2000 were $99,395,000 in
          2001, $34,002,000 in 2002, $8,412,000 in 2003 and $1,396,000 with
          indeterminate maturities.

     (4)  INVENTORIES: Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market
          with cost being determined principally on the last-in, first-out
          (LIFO) method.

     (5)  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT: Property, plant and equipment are
          stated at cost. For machinery and equipment, all amounts that are
          fully depreciated have been eliminated from both the asset and
          allowance accounts. Depreciation is provided in amounts sufficient to
          relate the costs of depreciable assets to operations over their
          service lives, which are estimated at fifteen to forty years for
          buildings and three to seven years for machinery and equipment.

     (6)  REVENUE RECOGNITION: The Company recognizes revenue when product is
          shipped. The Company provides for its 60-day over-the-counter return
          privilege, warranties at the time of shipment and other customer
          returns.

<PAGE>

                                                                             F-7


     (7)  ADVERTISING: The Company's policy is to expense advertising as
          incurred for the year. Advertising expense was $15,195,000, $6,876,000
          and $6,856,000 in 2000, 1999 and 1998.

     (8)  STOCK OPTIONS: The intrinsic value method is used for valuing stock
          options issued.

     (9)  RECLASSIFICATIONS: Certain reclassifications have been made to the
          1999 and 1998 financial statements to conform with the 2000 financial
          statement presentation.

C.   INVENTORIES:

     The amount of inventories valued on the LIFO basis was $30,440,000 and
     $16,443,000 as of December 31, 2000 and 1999. Under LIFO, inventories are
     valued at approximately $11,244,000 and $10,876,000 below current cost
     determined on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis at December 31, 2000 and
     1999. The Company uses the LIFO method of inventory accounting to improve
     the matching of costs and revenues.

     The following table describes that which would have occurred if LIFO
     inventories had been valued at current cost determined on a FIFO basis:

                                      Increase (Decrease)
                                      -------------------
                              Cost of          Net         Earnings
                   Year        Sales        Earnings      Per Share
                   ----        -----        --------      ---------
                   2000     $ (368,000)    $ 228,000       $ 0.03
                   1999       (286,000)      177,000         0.02
                   1998      1,353,000      (838,000)       (0.11)

     This information is provided for comparison with companies using the FIFO
     basis.

D.   ACCRUED LIABILITIES:

     At December 31, 2000 accrued liabilities consisted of payroll $2,767,000,
     insurance $15,923,000, environmental $3,320,000 and other $2,415,000. At
     December 31, 1999 accrued liabilities consisted of payroll $2,590,000,
     insurance $14,442,000, environmental $3,642,000 and other $2,928,000.

E.   TREASURY STOCK:

     As of December 31, 2000, the Company has authority from the Board of
     Directors to reacquire an additional 569,200 shares. During 2000 and 1999,
     338,600 and 155,000 shares were reacquired. No shares were reacquired in
     1998. Treasury shares have been used for the exercise of stock options and
     to fund the Company's 401(k) contributions (see note H).

F.   NET EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:

     Basic net earnings per share amounts have been computed by dividing net
     earnings by the weighted average number of outstanding common shares.
     Diluted net earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings by the
     weighted average number of outstanding common shares and common share
     equivalents relating to stock options, when dilutive. Options to purchase
     8,750; 10,000; and 11,500 shares of common stock with a weighted average
     exercise price of $39.41, $39.43 and $39.45 were outstanding at December
     31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, but were excluded from the computation of common
     share equivalents because their exercise prices were greater than the
     average market price of the common shares.

<PAGE>

                                                                             F-8


G.   STOCK OPTION PLAN:

     The National Presto Industries, Inc. Stock Option Plan reserves 100,000
     shares of common stock for key employees. Stock options for 8,750 shares at
     a weighted average price of $39.41 per share were outstanding at December
     31, 2000. Stock options for 10,000 shares at a weighted average price of
     $39.43 per share were outstanding at December 31, 1999. There were 1,250
     shares exercisable at $39.41 at December 31, 2000 and 1,250 shares
     exercisable at $39.43 at December 31, 1999. The pro forma effect of
     accounting for stock options using the fair value method is immaterial.

H.   RETIREMENT PLANS:

     PENSION PLANS:

     The Company has pension plans which cover the majority of employees.
     Pension benefits are based on an employee's years of service and
     compensation near the end of those years of service. The Company's funding
     policy has been to contribute such amounts as necessary, computed on an
     actuarial basis, to provide the plans with assets sufficient to meet the
     benefits to be paid to plan members. Plan assets consist primarily (72%) of
     interest bearing securities with the balance in corporate stocks,
     principally National Presto Industries, Inc. common stock.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                              (In thousands)
                                                                             Pension Benefits
                                                                     --------------------------------
                                                                        2000       1999        1998
                                                                        ----       ----        ----
<S>                                                                   <C>        <C>         <C>
        Net periodic benefit cost                                     $   529    $   713     $   392
                                                                     ================================

        Fair value of plan assets                                     $ 8,656    $ 8,066
        Benefit obligation                                              9,683      9,112
                                                                     --------------------
        Benefit obligations in excess of fair value of plan assets     (1,027)    (1,046)
        Unrecognized actuarial loss                                     2,941      2,157
        Unrecognized prior service cost                                 1,039      1,267
        Unrecognized net transition obligation                           (187)      (291)
                                                                     --------------------
        Prepaid benefit                                               $ 2,766    $ 2,087
                                                                     ====================


        WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31:
             Discount rate                                               7.50%      7.75%
             Expected return on plan assets                              8.00%      8.00%
             Rate of compensation increase                               5.00%      5.00%
</TABLE>


     401(k) PLAN:

     The Company also has a 401(k) retirement plan which covers substantially
     all employees. At its discretion, the Company will match up to 50% of the
     first 4% contributed by employees to the plan. The matching contribution
     can be made with either cash or common stock. Contributions made from the
     treasury stock, including the Company's cash dividends, totaled $209,000 in
     2000, $187,000 in 1999, and $184,000 in 1998.

<PAGE>

                                                                             F-9


I.   INCOME TAXES:

      The following table summarizes the provision for income taxes:

                                                          (In thousands)
                                                          --------------
                                                    2000       1999       1998
                                                    ----       ----       ----
             Current:
                  Federal                         $ 3,345    $ 6,817    $ 6,355
                  State                               627      1,336      1,350
                                                 -------------------------------
                                                    3,972      8,153      7,705
                                                 -------------------------------
             Deferred:
                  Federal                             170        169        (39)
                  State                                28         33         (3)
                                                 -------------------------------
                                                      198        202        (42)
                                                 -------------------------------
             Total tax provision                  $ 4,170    $ 8,355    $ 7,663
                                                 ===============================

      The effective rate of the provision for income taxes as shown in the
      Consolidated Statements of Earnings differs from the applicable statutory
      federal income tax rate for the following reasons:

                                                     Percent of Pre-tax Income
                                                     -------------------------
                                                     2000       1999       1998
                                                     ----       ----       ----
             Statutory rate                          35.0%      35.0%      35.0%
             State tax                                2.2%       3.0%       3.2%
             Tax exempt interest and dividends      -14.9%      -9.2%     -10.8%
             Other                                   -0.7%      -0.2%       0.6%
                                                 -------------------------------
             Effective rate                          21.6%      28.6%      28.0%
                                                 ===============================


      Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the differences
      between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts
      for financial reporting purposes. The tax effects of the cumulative
      temporary differences resulting in a deferred tax asset are as follows at
      December 31:

                                                     (In thousands)
                                                     --------------
                                                    2000       1999
                                                    ----       ----

             Insurance                            $ 6,114    $ 5,546
             Environmental                          1,275      1,371
             Pension                               (1,368)    (1,265)
             Other                                  1,474      2,041
                                                 -------------------
                                                  $ 7,495    $ 7,693
                                                 ===================

J.   CONCENTRATIONS:

     One customer accounted for 42%, 46% and 44% of net sales for the years
     ended December 2000, 1999 and 1998. Another customer accounted for 11% and
     12% of net sales for the years ended December 31, 2000 and 1999.

<PAGE>

                                                                            F-10


     The Company's largest customer announced during 2000 that it would be
     discontinuing the purchase of three of the Company's products during 2001.
     For the year ended December 31, 2000, sales of these products to this
     customer approximated $17,400,000, or 14% of the Company's sales. In
     January 2001, the Company's second largest customer notified the Company
     that it would be significantly reducing the products which it currently
     purchases. For the year ended December 31, 2000, sales of these products to
     this customer approximated $11,168,000, or 9% of the Company's year 2000
     sales.

     Production levels at commercial plants may be affected by vendor failure to
     deliver tooling, material, and critical parts within commitments. While
     recent years have witnessed virtual elimination of these circumstances,
     there is no assurance against recurrence. Deliveries of new products, some
     of which have been sourced overseas, could be delayed by labor or supply
     problems at the vendors or in transportation. As a consequence, these
     products may not be available in sufficient quantities during the prime
     selling period. While there has been no major incidence of such problems
     and the Company has made every reasonable effort to prevent occurrence,
     there is no assurance that such effort will be totally effective.

K.   RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES:

     ENVIRONMENTAL:

     As of December 31, 1998, all remediation projects required at the Company's
     Eau Claire, Wisconsin, site had been installed, were fully operational, and
     restoration activities had been completed. Based on factors known as of
     December 31, 2000, it is believed that funds existing in corporate
     reserves, will be adequate to satisfy on-going remediation operations and
     monitoring activities; however, should environmental agencies require
     additional studies or remediation projects, it is possible that existing
     funds could be inadequate. Management believes that in the absence of any
     unforeseen future developments, known environmental matters will not have
     any material affect on the results of operations or financial condition of
     the Company.

L.   RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

     Financial Accounting Standard Board Statement No. 133 "Accounting for
     Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" is effective for fiscal
     years beginning after June 15, 2000 as amended by SFAS137. SFAS 133
     requires entities to recognize all derivatives in their financial
     statements as either assets or liabilities measured at fair value. The
     Statement also specifies new methods of accounting for derivatives used in
     risk management strategies (hedging activities), prescribes the items and
     transactions that may be hedged, and specifies detailed criteria required
     to qualify for hedge accounting. The adoption of this standard is not
     expected to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements
     of the Company.


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                                                                            F-11


M.   INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED):

     The following represents unaudited financial information for 2000, 1999,
     and 1998:

                                           (In thousands)
                               -------------------------------------
                                 Gross          Gross          Net      Earnings
               Quarter           Sales         Profit       Earnings   Per Share
                                 -----         ------       --------   ---------
             2000

                First          $  18,944     $   4,687     $   3,018     $ 0.42
                Second         $  20,831     $   5,658     $   2,848     $ 0.40
                Third          $  31,388     $  10,041     $   3,600     $ 0.52
                Fourth         $  48,916     $  15,294     $   5,692     $ 0.82
                              --------------------------------------------------
                   Total       $ 120,079     $  35,680     $  15,158     $ 2.16
                              ==================================================
             1999

                First          $  21,963     $   6,174     $   3,280     $ 0.45
                Second            19,176         5,919         3,133     $ 0.43
                Third             25,594         7,910         3,744     $ 0.51
                Fourth            49,990        16,828        10,665     $ 1.45
                              --------------------------------------------------
                   Total       $ 116,723     $  36,831     $  20,822     $ 2.84
                              ==================================================
             1998

                First          $  19,378     $   4,922     $   2,810     $ 0.38
                Second            16,640         4,710         2,760       0.38
                Third             24,752         8,181         3,735       0.50
                Fourth            48,091        18,407        10,428       1.42
                              --------------------------------------------------
                   Total       $ 108,861     $  36,220     $  19,733     $ 2.68
                              ==================================================


N.   SUBSEQUENT EVENT (UNAUDITED)

     On February 24, 2001, the Company acquired the outstanding stock of a
     supplier to the defense industry for cash. For the year ended December 31,
     2000 this company's sales were approximately $10,900,000.

<PAGE>

                                                                            F-12


               REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


Stockholders and Board of Directors
National Presto Industries, Inc.

            We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of
National Presto Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2000 and
1999, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, stockholders' equity,
and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31,
2000. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.

            We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that
we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

            In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of
National Presto Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2000 and
1999, and the consolidated results of their operations and their consolidated
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2000 in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.

            We have also audited Schedule II of National Presto Industries, Inc.
and subsidiaries for each of the three years in the period ended December 31,
2000. In our opinion, this schedule represents fairly, in all material respects,
the information required to be set forth therein.

/S/ Grant Thornton LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
February 16, 2001

<PAGE>

                                                                            F-13


                NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                 SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

              For the Years Ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    (In thousands)
                                                                    --------------
                   Column A                 Column B          Column C          Column D            Column E
                   --------                 --------          --------          --------            --------
                                           Balance at                                              Balance at
                                           Beginning                                                  End
                 Description               of Period        Additions (A)     Deductions (B)       of Period
                 -----------               ---------        -------------     --------------       ---------
<S>                                        <C>               <C>                <C>                <C>
Deducted from assets:
   Allowance for doubtful accounts:

      Year ended December 31, 2000         $      450        $      (41)        $      (41)        $      450
                                          ====================================================================

      Year ended December 31, 1999         $      450        $     (283)        $     (283)        $      450
                                          ====================================================================

      Year ended December 31, 1998         $      450        $    1,536         $    1,536         $      450
                                          ====================================================================
</TABLE>



Notes:
   (A)  Amounts charged (credited) to selling and general expenses

   (B)  Principally bad debts written off, net of recoveries