Born from founder Frank’s recovery after a life-changing ski crash, HawkGrips makes American-made instruments and clinical topicals for instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM). Its surgical-grade stainless-steel tools feature cross-hatched, no-slip grips and multiple treatment edges, and the company backs them with a lifetime “Forever” warranty and no licensing or annual relicensing fees. HawkGrips also provides hands-on and virtual clinical education with CEU and certification options.
SmartToolsFounded by health and exercise physiologist Nick Colosi after he developed an affordable IASTM tool for his own elbow rehabilitation, SmartTools makes evidence-based equipment for blood-flow-restriction training and soft-tissue therapy. Headquartered in Ohio, the company designs and assembles its products in the United States, including its SmartCuffs BFR systems and IASTM tools for clinicians, athletes, and home users. Its SmartCuffs 4.0 is FDA-listed and clinically validated, with pressure calibration tested at Mayo Clinic.NORTH ROYALTON, OH
Sklar InstrumentsFounded in Brooklyn in 1892, Sklar Instruments makes precision-crafted stainless-steel surgical instruments and related surgical equipment from its headquarters in West Chester, Pennsylvania. After more than 130 years, the company offers over 21,000 surgical products and also repairs instruments of any brand, with trained craftsmen restoring them to original condition. Sklar backs its branded instruments with a lifetime guarantee against defects in materials and workmanship.325611WEST CHESTER, PA
GRIPAD USA LLCBorn from three childhood friends’ refusal to wear conventional gym gloves, GRIPAD USA LLC develops patented lifting grips and fitness accessories designed to protect the hands while preserving a natural grip. The founders first made a prototype from a neoprene wetsuit in 2003 and formed the American company in January 2008; GRIPAD products now reach more than 35 countries. Its open, minimal-coverage design remains the signature idea behind the brand, which also partners with the National Breast Cancer Foundation.BROOKLYN, NY
Bianco Brothers InstrumentsBianco Brothers Instruments makes professional stainless-steel instruments for podiatry, surgery, dental care and beauty work, with its Brooklyn-area operation also offering sharpening and instrument repair. Its catalog is marked Made in U.S.A. and includes specialized tools such as heavy-duty nail cutters and biopsy punches, alongside a smaller culinary line for professional and home use. The company says it brings decades of experience to its instruments and supports customers with sharpening services for both its own tools and many non-Bianco instruments.BROOKLYN, NY