Dan: You should know that Snap-On has started sourcing tools from China now too! Many are USA but you are not guaranteed. You have to check every tool for origin. Same for Craftsman. Im not China bashing, Ive visited some of the companies this year matter of fact - very good people that have the same desires as we have in the states. My issue with "Made in China" is that I pay slightly less or the same as that tool cost when it was made elsewhere. When it says "Made in China" I expect to pay harbor freight prices. Snap on and Sears can stuff their asian tools if they think they can source tools for 1/4-1/2 the cost and 2-4x profit margins! Same goes for park etc.

Live by the motto - buy the best tool that is reasonable for your situation and buy it once!