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Our Picks: Top 10 USA Made Items

Our Picks: Top 10 USA Made Items
At Lehman’s, our mission is to help you take the next step on your journey to a simpler life.  A simpler life is both sustainable and understandable and we believe buying locally when possible is key to our mission. We have hundreds of vendors within a few miles of our store, many of whom are Amish.  We also have lots of non-Amish vendors right here in Ohio, as well as across the United States.  We have curated a list of some of our favorite USA Made products – enjoy! 1. Premium Wooden Clothes Drying RackAmish-made clothes drying rack Save money on your electric bill with a beautifully crafted wooden drying rack from Lehman's. You'll also get maximum drying space with our hardwood-framed clothes drying rack! Use it indoors or outdoors to dry your clothes without needing electricity. This drying rack is Amish made, once at a time. 2. Old Country Dough Whisk Old Country Dough WhisksThis time-tested kitchen tool is a must for bakers! Unlike traditional whisks that are made with several wires, this dough whisk is designed with just two spiral wires. whisking ingredients with Old Country Dough WhiskThis allows for ingredients to pass through easily for better, quicker mixing and less clumping. And ours is crafted locally right here in Ohio. 3. Eli and Mattie Toys Eli and Mattie Bunk BedMany pieces in our collection of hand-crafted toys and doll furniture are made by a local Amish craftsman.  It’s more than a toy, it’s window into a way of life.  Crafted out of wood, these toys are so well made they can be passed down from child to child for generations of fun.   4. Jams and Peanut Butter Lehman's jams and jelliesRich and sweet, smooth or spicy, we have the best tastes to top off your toast, bagels and sandwiches. Find the creamiest nut butters, including our exclusive peanut butter spread (a favorite in Amish Country). Then choose from our unique flavorful jams and jellies, many locally made near our store – fresh and oh-so-delicious!   5. Lehman's Precision Garden Hoe Lehman's Precision Garden Hoe Get more done with three functions in one garden hoe! It’s made locally by an Amish craftsman who didn’t like the hoes he was using – so he designed his own!   Our Precision Garden Hoe features a large head that works like a Dutch hoe, push-pull hoe and a traditional hoe all in one. 6. Olive Oil Lamp Merry Corliss Cabin Olive Oil LampThis is the ONLY wide flat-wick olive oil lamp available. Created with needs of Lehman's customers in mind, this lamp doesn't use any paraffin or petroleum-based fuels--burns for hours with ordinary olive oil!   Simple to use, long-lasting burn time and ecologically sensible. Ideal for emergency kits too. Made in the USA just for Lehman’s. 7. Ohio Stoneware Shoulder Bowls USA Made Shoulder BowlsSimilar bowls are often seen in antique stores, because that's how long they last. We found an Ohio company still making these durable kitchen bowls. They're the ideal size and weight for mixing, baking and serving almost anything. Interesting note, the "shoulder" on these bowls is the wide lip at the top. 8. Lehman's Own Wood Splitting Froefroe Now made of case-hardened steel, our wood splitting froe is better than ever. The blade is stronger, giving you more use and great results for kindling, shingles, furniture, baskets and more. Use this froe with split lumber. 9. Lehman's Lumberman's AxeLehman's Lumberman's Axe Our Lumberman's Axe is completely made in the USA, from the sharp carbon steel axe head to the Amish-made hickory handle. It's based on a time-tested design that is nearly 200 years old! 10. Amish-Made Leather Belts Amish Casual Leather Belts Made in USA Our Amish leather belts are made about a half-mile from our store, where an Amish shoemaker carefully crafts belts that will last, wear after wear.  So popular, these casual leather belts have over 100 customer reviews! In addition to these featured products, we have hundreds of other USA made products, both at Lehmans.com and in our store in Kidron, OH. First posted July 2023; updated July 2025.

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