Best Made Co. was founded in 2009, but the history in the products goes much further back. Peter Buchanan-Smith originally conceptualized the brand when he found a need for a simple, yet very important camping product: the axe. Considered to be one of the oldest and most valuable tools known to mankind, Best Made Co. released a limited edition run, and a year later partnered with one of the oldest axe makers in America to provide consumers with the utmost quality product.
What has happened since then? A lot, as Best Made Co. has branched out from just a simple but improved axe, to make items for your home, your camping ambitions and your body. All of the products made by Best Made Co. have a few key similarities. The products are of a high quality, sleek style, and represent the Best Made Co.’s Famous Four values: Courage, Compassion, Grace and Fortitude. With a brick & mortar store and workshop space in TRIBECA, this is definitely a lifestyle brand that represents more than mass production.
Photos: Best Made Co. (36 White Street, Ground Floor New York, NY 10013)
Spotlight: Best Made Co.
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Be Optimistic T-Shirt
Do as this shirt says. The Be Optimistic T-Shirt, $18, has words to live by.
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Japanese Hatchets & Canvas Blade Roll
The sleekest and most versatile set of knifes, for an unbelievable price.
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Lumberlander Camp Blanket
You'll be sure to snag 'best boyfriend ever' accolades when you pull out this super stylish blanket when the temperature drops.
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Match Safe
This adorable, retro accessory is good reason to tote matches around. Lighters (and smoking) are so last year. But these will come in handy at the camp site.
Match Safe, $9, is a reproduction of the original 1900 waterproof match carrier.
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The Chambray
The Chambray shirt, $138, is a key staple to any man's wardrobe. Dress it up with black pants and a skinny tie, down with the denim on denim - which is always a win.
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The Gerstner Utility Chest
No use in having a snazzy watch collection if you don't have a good spot to keep them.
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Best Made Co. Badges
Upgrade your jean jacket with a well placed patch. We like the Be Optimistic Felt Badge, $6 & the Wonderful Jacket Badge, $7.
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14 oz Sweatshirt
This simple crewneck with a low key logo design is perfect on it's own for fall, layer over a flannel for winter.
14 oz Sweatshirt, $78
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The Gfeller Document Case
Even if the only important documents you have to carry around are receipts from booze & brunch, no one will ever know when they are stashed in this gorgeous Gfeller Document Case, $325.
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The Engineer Stripe Apron
Great for chopping wood. Or cooking a filet. The Engineer Stripe Apron, $68, is a fit for any situation.
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The Raglan T-Shirt
Keep your basic whites, but add these for a little excitement in the undershirt drawer.
The Raglan T-Shirt, $38
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The Possibilities Kit
Tools to fix problems. What problems? Nothing specific. But when an issue arises, this collection - which is a throw back to the ones American pioneers carried, can get you out of a jam.
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Hand Dyed Tenugui
Hand-dyed by a 200-year-old studio in Japan. Enough said. The Hand Dyed Tenugui, $28, will add character to any back pocket.
