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Located at 41 Depot Street in downtown Waynesville, Axe & Awl Leatherworks handcrafts premium leather goods, belts, wallets, totes, bags, and apparel, honoring Haywood County's historic tanning heritage.
Founded by husband-and-wife team Spencer and Courtney, the shop is known for its custom firefighter and first-responder gear, including radio straps, chinstraps, suspenders, and mask bags, all designed from Spencer's own experience as a firefighter, a craft specialty that's earned the shop a following among emergency workers nationwide.
Beyond shopping, visitors can join a hands-on leathercrafting workshop or unwind at the shop's private cocktail lounge, Bevel Bar, which hosts craft cocktails and live music. A true downtown Waynesville staple, Axe & Awl offers a genuine taste of Appalachian craftsmanship and small-town Western North Carolina charm.
