I own tools from both companies and love the quality of both brands. However there is one obvious difference between the companies. That difference is delivering the product to the customer as quickly as possible once ordered. LV in Canada gets the product to me in South Carolina faster than LN in Maine can deliver them. I have never had an item delayed by a back order from LV but unfortunately it seems to be the standard delay for most all of my LN orders. Don't get me wrong I like the LN tools and will order from them again. However if LV and LN both sell similar items I will use LV because they have proven they can deliver on time. My new LV Scrub Plane should arrive today and I am looking forward to putting it to use.

Ed