Based in South Portland, Brant & Cochran was founded by brothers Steve & Mark Ferguson and their friend Barry Worthing. They make heirloom-quality axes from American steel, handmade by skilled makers in their shop. The company started in 2015, when Steve couldn't find a good American-made axe and decided to do something about it. Their axes have shipped to all 50 states and around the world, and Field & Stream named them one of the four best axes in the world. MOB member since 2018.