Yes. All the Snow & Nealley axes we sell are made in Maine of 100% US steel and hickory.
In the early 2000s, Snow & Nealley sourced their heads from China. Many users saw this as a disadvantage, and complained about a decline in quality. The new owners have made a determined effort to return to the company’s American roots. Because the company is small, finding an American supplier for the small batches of heads required by Snow & Nealley was difficult, but the most popular models are now 100% made in the USA.
Be aware that some old stock of the axes may still be available from certain retailers. If you are considering purchasing from another retailer, ask them whether the axe is 100% made in the USA.
Because of the difficulty of sourcing the larger heads for the Pulaski Axe, 8 lb. maul, and double-bit axe, these models are no longer being produced. Any axes available online in those models are likely to be made with Chinese steel. We hope this will change soon.
For all current models available on this site:
Heads are forged in the US of US steel.
Heads are tempered, ground, and sharpened in the Snow and Nealley workshop in Smyrna, Maine.
Handles are turned in Tennessee of southern US hickory.
Sheaths are sewn in Maine of US leather.
Assembly is done the Snow and Nealley workshop in Smyrna.