Michael Asterita’s passion for samurai history grew from a sword-collecting hobby into Iron Mountain Armory, which he founded in 2005. The small family-run business works with artisans who study antique references and museum examples to recreate traditional Japanese armor for collectors, martial artists, reenactors, and screen productions worldwide.
Rogue Armor USAFounded in 2009, Rogue Armor USA is a manufacturer and importer of knives and swords, with a collection spanning pocket knives, hunting knives and medieval swords. The company also offers collectible items sourced from around the world and says it brings more than 17 years of industry experience to its customer service.
Fabbrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.AFabbrica d’Armi Pietro Beretta makes firearms through a family production tradition that traces its documented beginnings to 1526 in Gardone. The company says that its craft has passed uninterrupted through fifteen generations, evolving from harquebus barrels and shotgun barrels to modern sporting, hunting and defensive firearms. Its historic headquarters remains home to the wider Beretta Group.ACCOKEEK, MD
Heritage MetalworksFounded in 2001 after Matt and Jon White began restoring decorative pieces, Heritage Metalworks is a Pennsylvania metal fabrication shop making historically inspired lighting, architectural hardware, and custom metalwork. Now owned by Matt White and his wife, Kim, the in-house team of blacksmiths, metalsmiths, and artisans handles restoration and reproduction work alongside one-of-a-kind projects. Its work has appeared at landmarks including Winterthur Museum, Valley Forge National Park, and Fair Lane: Home of Clara & Henry Ford.DOWNINGTOWN, PA
Fulton ArmoryFor more than 36 years, Fulton Armory has built American semi-automatic rifles based on classic U.S. service platforms, with a particular focus on M14 rifles and historically styled M1 Garands and M1 Carbines. Founded by William Clinton McKee Sr., the Maryland company builds its rifles one at a time through its armorer staff and recreates receivers to USGI material, heat-treat and geometry specifications where original commercial receivers were unavailable. Its gunsmithing work and technical publications, including guides co-authored with Dr. Walter Kuleck, extend that service-rifle expertise beyond the rifles themselves.SAVAGE, MD