LC King

LC King (formerly Pointer Brand) is held in high regard by the r/BuyItForLife community as a genuine made-in-USA workwear brand with roots going back to 1913 in Bristol, Tennessee. Their duck canvas and denim outerwear — particularly the chore coat and barn coat — are frequently cited as true BIFL purchases. However, there are credible recent concerns about the company's operational status, with some users reporting the business may have closed or significantly reduced production.

LC King's products are genuinely praised as durable, fairly priced, and authentically made in the USA, but credible community reports about the company potentially being closed or ceasing production make it impossible to give a clean recommendation until their operational status is confirmed.

Community members consistently praise LC King for uncompromising American manufacturing, durable materials, and workwear that genuinely lasts. The brand is frequently mentioned alongside legacy names like Filson and Carhartt as a legitimate BIFL option.

• Made entirely in USA from American-grown materials since 1913
• Duck canvas chore coats and barn coats praised as near-indestructible
• Family-owned factory in Bristol, TN with multigenerational craftspeople
• Reasonably priced compared to similar Made-in-USA workwear brands
• Denim jeans described as exceptionally durable at 12oz or heavier weights
• Responsive customer service willing to provide exact sizing dimensions

A meaningful minority of commenters raise concerns about sizing inconsistencies and at least one report of pants falling apart sooner than expected. More seriously, multiple recent comments suggest LC King may have gone out of business or ceased production, which is a significant caveat for prospective buyers.

• Recent reports suggest the company may be temporarily or permanently closed
• Sizing inconsistencies reported — one user received pants far off labeled dimensions
• Unlined versions described as stiff and uncomfortable before breaking in
• At least one user reported LC King pants falling apart faster than Filson
• Limited stock availability even when operational, per local Bristol residents

One long-time fan who grew up in Bristol, TN joked that they wish people would stop spreading the word about LC King — they already struggle to get the products half the time due to demand.

A commenter who rarely recommends anything on the sub said LC King is one of the few brands they endorse without hesitation, noting the same family has owned the factory since 1913 and some employees are second or third generation.

Someone who had purchased both a Filson and an LC King jacket noted they preferred a self-waxed LC King for everyday use, reserving a heavier Schott peacoat for serious weather.

A user warned that LC King's old building has been sold, their website shows little to no stock, and Google has listed them as 'temporarily closed' for an extended period — raising real doubts about whether the brand is still operating.