Craftsmanship for Christmas

Of course, there are a million companies vying for your Christmas dollar, but few of them are offering you products with the same degree of craftsmanship as we have come to expect from our favorite craft spirits. However, there are a handful companies out there who are. Here are 5 of our favorites:

1. Steinway Pianos - If you want to know what lengths Steinway goes to in making the world's standard in pianos, listen to this great story from NPR's Morning Edition.

2. Kaweko (via Motart) - Manufacturing precision writing instruments since 1883, Kaweko focuses on the thin line between tradition and innovation, securing the favor of those who would like to impress their values and esteems on paper.

3. Shinola - Advertised on their website as "the perfect gift for those who have everything except a Detroit-made wristwatch", Shinola watches are hand assembled from 84 Swiss-made components. Attempting to single-handedly return Detroit to its manufacturing glory, Shinola itself is a company worth watching.

 4. Chippewa Boots (via Silodrome) - Chippewa products use only premium raw materials and are hand crafted in the USA. Sounds like the tag line of some craft spirits we know.

 5. Behring Made - This custom cutler strives to make the best knives in the market. The team of craftsmen build their knives and their reputation around four cornerstones: innovation, quality, craftsmanship, and functionality.