American Made

Journey into the heart of a family legacy, where master luthiers transform wood and wire into timeless instruments that have shaped the soundtrack of America for generations.

The story of a retired fighter pilot turned self-taught metal fabricator who reinvented safe technology. Instead of throwing money at the problem, he out-engineered it, creating vaults that protect Americans' possessions for a lifetime.

In 1980, schoolteacher Richard Sorin turned long days of teaching, coaching, and bus duty into late nights in a two-car garage, hand cutting and welding steel hauled on the roof of his '74 Land Cruiser, building the gritty foundation for Sorin Exercise Equipment. Today, every major sports program holds Sorinex as the high bar.

In 1998, a barn fire united volunteer firefighter Jess Graber and brewery owner George Stranahan, sparking a friendship that led to Colorado's first Rocky Mountain Single Malt. Founded in 2004, Stranahan's uses pure mountain water and local barley to craft a smooth, flavorful whiskey that set the standard for American Single Malt.

Every cowboy hat has a story. It begins with its shape, but it's defined by something far greater. Forged by skilled hands and steeped in over a century of tradition, each one becomes more than headwear, it becomes the crown of the American West.

A hunting accident that shattered Glen Seekins' rifle stock sparked a journey from his garage to the forefront of firearms innovation. Built on relentless problem-solving, precision engineering, and an obsession with perfection, Seekins crafts rifles and components trusted by marksmen who demand nothing less than excellence.

In this episode of American Made, we follow Canik's bold journey from its international roots to its new chapter on American soil. For years, Canik has built a reputation for precision, innovation, and value in the world of handguns. Now, the company is taking a historic step: producing firearms right here in the United States.

World famous American chocolate-maker Christopher Elbow thought there was nothing he could love more than making chocolate, then he discovered fly fishing.