Graduation marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Skip gifts that get forgotten in a drawer and choose something they’ll carry into what comes next.
Graduation Gifts They’ll Actually Use for Years
Looking for that perfect gift for your grad? We’ve got you!
Whether your graduate is finishing their high school career or graduating from university, we’ve got gifts perfect for every stage of life. Keep reading to see if your graduate would appreciate a graduation gift they’ll actually use for years.
Why Graduation Gifts Should Mean More
You and your graduate are going to remember the big day for years to come. Why not couple that memory with a physical item they can use or see everyday? Whether it’s a small token they can carry daily, a belt to hold up the slacks for their new career, or a place to jot notes at company meetings, we’ve got you covered.
Practical Gifts They’ll Use Every Day
Make sure you’re gifting a gift with meaning, not just something that will sit in the dorm room closet. Durable gifts are made from leather and a few favorites are listed below! 👇
Journals for Writing Down Big Ideas and Workplace Notes
Our hand-crafted journals make the perfect gift for your recent grad. Handmade in North Carolina, each journal features a rugged yet refined leather cover that ages gracefully over time. The lace closure wraps around, keeping your pages safe, while the spacious design accommodates both the insert and a writing tool. Customize it with their name and send them off to their next adventure in style.
Bags for Work, Travel & What’s Next
Is your grad headed straight into college? What about trade school or that newly popular gap year? Whatever the plan is, we have a bag for it! Our Monarch or August are the perfect sizes for a laptop, notebook and other items to succeed in college. Available in several color variations and with the option for an added cross body strap for carrying those heavier class days.
For those moving on to trade school, our comrade or zipper pouches are the perfect accessory to have with you. Perfect for carrying extra deodorant or tools for the job. Either of the two options will make staying organized that much easier…and stylish.
If your graduate is planning on taking a gap year to travel we’ve got two bags that are perfect for the job. Enter the traveler duffle bag and buddy bag! The Traveler will easily accommodate several days of clothing, a couple pairs of shoes, and leave you with room for souvenirs.
The buddy bag is perfect for walking around a new place. Designed as a cross body bag, this handcrafted leather bag is complete with a large center pocket, two outer pockets and an adjustable strap. Available in a variety of colors!
Keychains, Organizers & Small Essentials
If the above mentioned items don’t suit what your grad needs fret not! Our smaller leather goods also pack a big punch! For those headed into dorm life, our wrist-strap or key-clip are the perfect length to keep a student ID card and keys. Customize it with a name to make it even more special. .
If your grad has a hard time staying organized at home, give them a place to toss their random items into. Our valet tray is the perfect, durable, place to hold everything that comes out of full pockets at the end of the day. Do their roommate a favor and pack one of these into their bag!
Celebrate the Next Chapter with Axe & Awl
Celebrate their hard work with a gift built for the road ahead. Shop handcrafted leather goods or gift a gift card from Axe & Awl Leatherworks online or in person!
