Guarded Goods
Guarded Goods
Established in 2013
The Story
Guarded Goods started from my desire to learn a hands-on craft instead of spending my days at work and at home behind a computer. While many of my friends had really interesting hobbies like rock climbing or woodworking, most of my free time was spent on gaming or graphic design.
I needed a creative outlet in my life that let me do something tangible with my hands.
I started Guarded Goods in 2013 in a small apartment and now operate it as a side business out of my home.
While Guarded Goods is not my full-time job and it is still only a one-man business, I take pride in being involved in each individual step along the way.
From design, to creation, to shipping, to customer service... I am the only one you will be working with or hearing from!
An Investment in Quality
Making handmade goods takes time and dedication. Every piece is hand-stitched and finished with precise detail. While some products may be machine stitched (and labeled as such!), most of my products are handstitched. I utilize a sharp awl to pierce each individual hole and then handstitch up the wallet with two needles and thread. Edges are then sanded and burnished by hand with natural beeswax. I design all the patterns in-house, then transfer them to acrylic, cardboard, or steel cutting dies.
My goal is to make products that last for generations. There’s a reason handmade items stand the test of time and also a reason they tend to be more expensive than fully machine made goods.
I take pride in sourcing the best materials from tanneries with an established history of making high quality leathers with environmentally friendly tanning methods.
In a world where cheap and disposable is the norm, I believe in investing in quality. Spend a bit more on something that will last a lifetime. Even if it isn't from me, find another local craftsperson to support! Too often, we fall for deals and end up with products that don’t last.
Choose quality.
Products are Made in Minnesota
Wallets are cut out with precise cutting dies designed in-house. Belts are cut one at a time with my own hands. Every step of the production process is done by one person... me! If a product is not made by me or in MN, I will call that out on the product listing.
Step-by-step by Hand
All leather goods have edges beveled, burnished with a burnishing agent and a beeswax/wax combination. For handstitched products, they are all sewn up one hole at a time with two needles and thread. All edges are finished to ensure they are sealed and last a lifetime.
Shipped & Fulfilled by Me
You won't find any fulfillment by some big companies. Every label, package, and shipment is handled by me to ensure I have full control over the QA process.
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