I must say, that theory definitely makes more sense than the official story. I really have to wonder though, how much more would it cost for a USA made soft handle? $1? $2? I'd like to think that folks would pay that extra to see a USA stamp on their ratchet.
One thing it doesn't explain though, is why tools such as the pliers are now missing the stamp as well. I suppose perhaps the foam cushion grips are import as well?
its not just pliers. Ratcheting wrenches also have no "USA" stamp even though it states plainly they're made in the USA. Its a nice explanation, but doesnt work.
Lets think about this reasoning rationally for a moment. Do you really think SO, one of the larger domestic tool manufacturers, cant afford to make a seperate stamp that says USA for all metal ratchets? And countering the argument that they wouldnt want to "alienate" the more expensive soft handles, why not simply say made in the USA with global components like Proto ratchets are labelled instead of leaving it up to wild conjecture?
Lastly, i bet if you purchased a set of soft handles with a retail package it says USA on the package. If they can do that on the package they can stamp the ratchet.
Nope, that excuse, while handy, doesnt work. Fedwrench had it when he said they just wanted people to accept the SO name to mean quality without the COO and from what i've seen here, people have. I dont believe i have to state what i believe thats in preperation for as i think thats obvious
. The next time they change the script i think you'll see "USA" erased from most everything if they keep this policy.
