
Over the course of 25 years traveling to more than 40 countries, Scott Hofert was always on the hunt for the ideal leather bag, wallet or case that would weather his lifestyle. His search eventually led him to start making his own items that would best serve his needs. Focusing on simple, rugged and durable goods, he discovered fulfillment – and that other people were also on a search for what he was making.

Building. Creating. Restoring. These principles strike at the core of what it means to be a man. The New Year brings fresh opportunities to quench our desire for these very things as we dream up our next project.

It’s coming down to the wire for checking off your Christmas gift list. If you need a few last minute ideas, here are several suggestions for your intellectual dad, creative brother, sharp-dressed son or whatever fits the bill.
Gitman Vintage chambray shirt ($165), Johnstons tipped block stripe scarf ($107), The Storymatic game($30), Fjällräven vintage daypack ($175), Bob Kramer Knives by Henckel ($299), Rustico travel leather journal ($55), Ratification by Pauline Maier ($19).

We’re not typically proponents of most yard art. While a handful of artists or eccentrics may be able to pull it off, for the rest of us it’s a risky proposition.
However, after discovering these fire bowls we’ve made an exception. The recycled and carbon steel shapes are reminiscent of a Viking gathering – raw, significant, powerful. Their sizeable nests allow for attention-getting burns that can warm a crowd on a chilly fall evening.