Toolcraft
Tier 2: QualityTitusville, FloridaFounded 1945
Overview
The silent giant of BCG manufacturing. Toolcraft BCGs ship under dozens of brand names across every price tier in the industry.
What They're Known For
- Mil-spec BCGs
- Nickel boron BCGs
- Phosphate BCGs
OEM Relationships
Who they source from and who they manufacture for. Learn more in the OEM Tree guide.
Sources From
- Carpenter 158 steel
- In-house machining
Makes Parts For
- Most mid-tier brands sell Toolcraft-made BCGs
- Industry OEM leader
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