re: Standing in my dads toolshed is upsetting to think what most look like today

American tool manufacturers have lost their way. They can't compete with European tool manufacturers (particularly Germany) on innovation or quality even though their prices are as high or higher and they can't compete with Chinese tools on price. You will be hard-pressed to find a Chinese tool in my shop (there are three) but equally rare are American tools unless they are from boutique manufacturers like Bridge City Tools made before Economaki retired and sold out to a Chinese company.