
Celebrate Small Business Saturday 2025: Shop Small, Shop Local
There has never been a more important time to support small businesses. To help in your holiday gift giving we’ve put together a Small Business Saturday shopping guide for all things Axe & Awl. If you’re looking for additional small businesses to shop, check out our blog post featuring some of our local favorites!
Handmade Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season
We’ve surveyed our team for their favorite in store items to help make gift selection easier for you. Use this as your Small Business Saturday shopping guide for all things Axe & Awl, or share it with a friend! Buddy Bags, Limited edition belts, the mini monarch and Hook & Iron apparel were among the favorites. Any and all of those items make easy, great gifts. After you’ve shopped til you’ve dropped, stop by and enjoy a cold beer to celebrate your shopping success!

Meet the artisans behind the products
Our team at Axe & Awl Leatherworks may be small but it sure is mighty. Former and current first responders, educators, parents, creatives and students comprise this team of local folks. By supporting small businesses this holiday season you are supporting people just like us.

As the whirlwind of the holiday season takes hold, it’s important to remember that in purchasing gifts with small businesses in mind you are not only gifting something special but also supporting your community directly. This Small Business Saturday shopping guide serves as a reminder that every local purchase creates a ripple—strengthening artisans, families, and the character of our town. When you choose small, you choose heart, craftsmanship, and a holiday season that truly gives back.
Head over to Axe & Awl Leatherworks retail shop in Downtwon Waynesville, Nc or browse our web catalogue. You are sure to find something you’ll love!



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