AppleTree Collective makes handcrafted wooden journals and pens in the United States, with prompted journals designed to help people record outdoor adventures. The company grew from AppleTree Journals, a father-and-son venture that developed activity-specific logs, and in 2026 Tyler—who joined the original business in 2017—purchased the company. Its journals are made with real wood and can be personalized for experiences ranging from fishing to overlanding.
Tuk Tuk PressTuk Tuk Press makes handmade leather goods, including journals and laptop sleeves. Its leather journals use handmade paper made from recycled cotton, and the goods can be customized and wholesaled across the United States.BUFFALO, NY
WoodWorksbyTim, LLCFrom his Kill Devil Hills shop, retired research technician Timothy Neal makes handcrafted woodworking products one piece at a time, including distinctive cutting boards and turned pens. WoodWorksbyTim, LLC grew from Neal’s childhood fascination with watching his father build shelves and his later training at several woodworking schools. Nothing is mass-produced, and Neal also takes on custom household and gift projects to a customer’s specifications.NORTH WALES, PA
Kerf Case LLCKerf Case makes precision-crafted wooden phone cases, turning locally sourced and sometimes reclaimed wood into protective covers for Apple, Samsung and Google devices. Founded by Ben Saks in 2013 after he built an iPhone 5 case in Carnegie Mellon University’s wood shop, the company now designs, machines and finishes its made-to-order cases in Elkhart, Indiana. Each case is individually shaped by its wood grain, with the company’s KerfCare program offering lifetime repairs.WILMERDING, PA
Cornerstone WoodcraftFrom a home hobby to a small family-run workshop, Dino and Nicole make handcrafted, personalized wooden gifts in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Their solid-hardwood cutting boards and serving pieces often begin as custom requests, while their faith-inspired bookmarks and keychains give the work an especially personal purpose. The couple also takes on one-of-a-kind projects and bulk orders designed around a customer’s space, event, or business.QUARRYVILLE, PA