Gifts they'll
still own.

Limited lifetime warranty on defects, warps and cracks. Rust isn't covered.

One piece of iron with no coating to wear off.

Casting in Tennessee since 1896.

A rusty pan can be scrubbed and re-seasoned back to new.

Guaranteed for the life of the item against failure of materials and workmanship. Normal wear, animal damage and airline mishandling are excluded.

Lightly waxed cotton twill, bridle leather handles, solid brass hardware and a brass YKK zipper, made in the USA.

Making goods in Seattle since 1897.

They repair under the guarantee and prefer repair over replacement, though outside repairs void it.

Lifetime guarantee: it works or they fix it free. The finish isn't covered.

An all-metal case with a simple hinge. The wick and flint are cheap to replace.

Making windproof lighters since 1932.

Zippo repairs broken lighters for free.

Lifetime SCARS guarantee with no receipt needed. Repair or replace is at their discretion.

Waxed army duck canvas, full-grain leather and YKK zippers, made in the USA.

Founded in 2008 by a former Special Forces soldier.

They repair bags under the guarantee.

Lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship. Proof of purchase required.

Stainless tools on a design that's barely changed in decades.

Making Swiss Army knives since 1884.

Parts and service are available, though wear isn't covered.

Limited lifetime warranty on defects with proof of purchase. Overheating, cooking spray damage and commercial use aren't covered.

Thick copper lined with stainless steel, so there's no tin lining to wear out.

Making cookware in Normandy since 1830.

Tarnished copper polishes back to bright.

Lifetime warranty on defects in material and workmanship. Normal wear, rust and loss aren't covered.

Ebony handle and brass bolsters on a lockback that's barely changed in decades.

Making knives since 1902.

Sharpening and tune-ups cost $6.95, and a new blade runs $10 to $15.

They repair any damage or defect for free, whether the pack was made in 1974 or yesterday. Cosmetic damage isn't covered and you pay shipping in.

Recycled nylon on a powder coated aluminum frame, with mesh and foam that wear over time.

Founded in 1974 in Santa Cruz, California.

They repair packs under the guarantee and replace them only when a repair isn't possible.

Lifetime warranty on defects with proof of purchase. Normal wear and misuse aren't covered.

Forged from one piece of ice-hardened stainless steel with a full tang.

Making knives in Germany since 1731.

They replace defective knives but don't repair them, so sharpening is on you.

Lifetime guarantee. If it is defective Smithey replaces it, and if it fails after honest and normal use they repair or replace it.

US-made cast iron with a polished satin-smooth surface, pre-seasoned, about 8.7 lbs with pour spouts and a helper handle.

Smithey is a younger maker in Charleston, SC, so its record is shorter than the old foundries.

Bare cast iron can be re-seasoned, and Smithey runs a restoration service that strips, de-rusts and re-seasons cast iron.

No written lifetime warranty. There's a 30-day return window.

Full-grain leather with welt construction built to be resoled.

Making boots in Minnesota since 1905.

Red Wing's own repair shop resoles them, for a fee.

25-year limited warranty on defects. Rust and corrosion aren't covered.

Full metal body.

Invented the modern multi-tool in Oregon in 1983.

Warranty repairs through the company.

Lifetime warranty on the bottle, including loss of insulation, but lids, seals and straws aren't covered. Dents and accidents are excluded.

Double-wall vacuum insulated stainless steel, with a stopper and seal that can wear.

William Stanley Jr. invented the all-steel vacuum bottle in 1913.

Repair or replace is up to them, and most claims get a replacement.

Lifetime warranty on defects, and they may ask for proof of purchase. Normal wear and accidents aren't covered.

A thin stamped blade with a plastic handle. Works beautifully, but it isn't as tough as a forged knife.

Making blades in Switzerland since 1884.

Keeping it sharp is all the upkeep it needs.

Lifetime guarantee against breakage and defects with proof of purchase. The foam and what's inside aren't covered.

Polypropylene shell with an o-ring seal, a pressure valve and stainless hardware.

Making hard protective cases since 1976.

They repair or replace broken cases once you file a claim.

Limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the original buyer or gift recipient. It excludes dull, bent or chipped blades and misuse, and the remedy is store credit on wusthof.com.

Forged full-tang stainless blade at 58 HRC with a bolster and a 14.5 degree edge, made in Solingen, Germany.

Wüsthof was founded in 1814 and is family owned in its seventh generation. The Classic line is still its best seller.

The forged blade can be resharpened many times, but the warranty does not cover dulling or chips.

If something fails and it's their fault, they fix it free with no time limit stated. Normal wear isn't covered.

Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene and ballistic nylon with YKK zippers, sewn in Seattle.

Tom Bihn has been designing and making bags since 1972.

They repair defects for free and fix normal wear at cost when they can.

Limited lifetime warranty on defects with proof of purchase. Warping, dishwasher damage and commercial use aren't covered.

Bonded steel and aluminum with riveted handles and no coating to wear off.

Made in Pennsylvania since 1971.

There's little to break and stains scrub out, but All-Clad only repairs its electrics.

The Ironclad Guarantee: if it doesn't perform to your satisfaction, return it for a repair, replacement or refund, with no stated time limit. Wear and tear is repaired for a reasonable charge.

10-oz fleece knit from recycled polyester with flat-seam construction, made in a Fair Trade Certified factory.

Patagonia has sold clothing under that name since 1973.

Patagonia repairs gear by mail or in its stores and publishes more than 100 repair guides with iFixit.

Unconditional lifetime guarantee with no receipt needed, including socks you wear out. Seconds and dyed or altered socks are not covered.

Merino wool with nylon and a little Lycra, knit at their mill in Vermont.

The brand launched in 2004 out of a third-generation family sock mill in Northfield, Vermont.

Wear a hole in them and they send a new pair, which beats a repair.

Limited lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship, as long as the knife hasn't been modified or misused.

S30V steel in a light plastic handle, with lock springs that can eventually wear.

Started as Bali-Song in 1979 and has been Benchmade since 1987.

LifeSharp sharpening and tune-ups are free, plus a $20 shipping kit.