August 2012 – Product by Process

Wood sunglasses Shwood for Pendleton

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For Autumn/Winter 2011, Shwood has joined forces with fellow Oregon-based company Pendleton Woolen Mills on a limited run of Shwood’s “Canby” frame style. Crafted from Oregon-grown Cherry wood, the frames feature laser engraved temples adorned with Pendleton’s iconic “Chief Joseph” pattern. Taking the collaboration a step further, Pendleton manufactured a matching carrying pouch woven from a limited batch of wool, exclusive to the project. With both parties dedicated to domestic manufacturing, the project pays tribute to the state of Oregon and the heritage manufacturing techniques that make the products great.…

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Amagansett Sea Salt Co.

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“I was very surprised when we first went into this that no one was making salt in New York, and very few on the East Coast; but, as we’ve become more involved in the business, I think there are very few people who are crazy enough to start a project like this.” Meet Steven and Natalie Judelson, sea-salt fanatics and husband & wife team behind Amagansett Sea Salt Co. in Long Island, NY. They are New York State’s only sea salt makers and one of only four artisan salt makers…

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The Sandhills Boot Company

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Former ranch hand Kyle Rosfeld (bootmaker.etsy.com) found a new path making traditional cowboy boots. Read the Etsy blog post here: etsy.me/sandhillsboot.

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Gull Lake Boat Works

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Gull Lake Boat Works – Custom wood canoes, kayaks & paddles.

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The Kramer Knife by Zwilling

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Certified by the American Bladesmith Society, Bob Kramer is the only Master Bladesmith in the world specializing in kitchen cutlery. Cook’s Illustrated once wrote: “The Kramer knife outperformed every knife we’ve ever rated” and Saveur dubbed Bob “The Master of the Blade.” For this exclusive collection, Sur La Table worked with the master himself—along with renowned German knife maker Zwilling J.A. Henckels—to create an exquisite line of artisan knives designed by Bob and crafted to his exacting specifications. Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, exclusively for Sur La Table. Limited lifetime…

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Canvas Shop LA

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Make your walls happy 🙂 Located in downtown Los Angeles. 453 S Spring St Ste 901 Los Angeles, CA 90013 Call: 213-986-3503 Email: admin@CanvasShopLA.com http://www.CanvasShopLA.com http://www.Facebook.com/CanvasShop

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Adidas Adizero Primeknit

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Using the latest design tools with our new seamless engineering technology, adidas has created this first-of-its-kind running shoe, the adizero primeknit. While sport shoes are usually made from lots of separate pieces, this breakthrough method digitally knits the entire upper in just one. Knitting fused yarn allows us to fine-tune the exact amount of flexibility and support needed in every part of the shoe. This means lightweight comfort that wraps seamlessly around your foot, whilst fewer materials produce less waste.

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bodysurf: Danny Hess handplanes

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Danny discusses the evolution of his handplanes and characteristics of the Moon, Pin, and Wing Swallow tail models. Director: Yuji Wantanabe Camera: Jack Halloway Production: John McCambridge and Travis Becker store.mollusksurfshop.com/collections/bodysurfing/products/hess-handplane hesssurfboards.com/ woodshopsf.com/ via core 77

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House of Billiam

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Handmade jackets tailored to your dimensions.