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Ken Steigerwalt is a master knifemaker with over four decades of experience, best known for his intricate scalloped seashell carvings on bolsters and handles that have become his artistic trademark. The site showcases his award-winning custom pocket knives, including 11 Blade Show awards, with a gallery, shop tour, and occasional knives available for direct purchase by collectors.

Dégagé Gardens is a small New Jersey-based business run by Anne, selling handcrafted organic products including potpourri, eye pillows, body comfort wraps, sachets, skin products, honey, and potted plants. The site features an online catalog, stockist listings, eco-friendly and GMO-related information, and a warm personal touch that reflects the creator's commitment to organic, sustainable living.

Rick Eaton is a master knifemaker and engraver from Broadview, Montana, who has been crafting one-of-a-kind art knives and daggers since the early 1980s. His site showcases his custom folders, fixed blades, Damascus steel work, and hand engraving, with details on materials, finishes, and currently available pieces.

WELOVESAINTCHRISTOPHER is a personal site and small shop from a Kamloops-based maker offering custom string beading pieces and limited editions using new and reclaimed beads with high-quality knot work. The site also features a blog and a shrine section, but the dominant focus is the handmade beaded jewelry available for shipping across Canada.

Joseph Szilaski is a master knifemaker and bladesmith offering custom handcrafted knives, tomahawks, art knives, and folders from his Pine Plains, NY workshop. The site showcases his portfolio of available pieces alongside a detailed knifemaking school schedule covering blade forging, grinding, heat-treating, engraving, and even throwing axe construction.

Kirby Lambert is a custom knife maker who crafts high-end folders and fixed blades using premium materials like CPM S30V steel, carbon fiber, Damasteel, and fossilized mammoth ivory. The site showcases his shop, gallery, and qualifications, giving visitors a window into the meticulous craftsmanship behind each blade.

Jeff Harkins showcases 27 years of custom knife making on this site, featuring automatic folders, OTF knives, daggers, and limited-edition pieces like the Solar System series. Each knife is available on a custom order basis with options for materials, finishes, and engraving, making this a destination for serious knife collectors and enthusiasts.

The Spooky Directory is a curated listings site connecting shoppers with independent creators selling alternative, gothic, and spooky goods. Categories span clothing, art, accessories, make-up, and homeware, making it a handy hub for fans of dark aesthetics looking to support small businesses.