About Beard & Bates
Products for the Life in Rebellion
Some products are made to be replaced.
Others are made to become part of a man’s story.
Beard & Bates was founded on a simple belief: the things we carry every day should possess character, purpose, and the quiet confidence to outlast passing trends. We believe that the finest tools are not disposable—they become trusted companions, growing more beautiful through years of use.
Inspired by the craftsmanship, ingenuity, and adventurous spirit of 19th-century America, Beard & Bates creates heirloom-quality grooming tools, leather goods, and men’s accessories that combine timeless design with modern refinement.
We are neither a retro company nor a contemporary one.
We strive to create products that feel as though they have always existed.
An American Legacy
Beard & Bates carries forward the legacy of two American artisan families: the Beard family of North Carolina and the Bates family of Virginia. Their histories were marked by craftsmanship, invention, independent thinking, and a willingness to challenge convention.
That same spirit guides everything we make today.
Our products are designed not merely to solve everyday problems, but to do so beautifully—combining utility, durability, and enduring design into objects worthy of being carried for years.
Designed with Intention
Every Beard & Bates product begins with a question:
“If this object still exists one hundred years from now, would someone be proud to own it?”
That philosophy influences every decision we make—from the materials we select to the proportions of a comb, the finish on a pair of shears, or the way a package is assembled.
Where others choose plastic, we seek hardwoods.
Where others chase trends, we pursue timelessness.
Where others simplify for manufacturing, we refine for experience.
Known for Originality
Since 2017, Beard & Bates has introduced products that have become recognized throughout the men’s grooming world.
Our original Sandalwood Switchblade Comb helped define an entirely new category of folding wooden beard combs. Unlike many later imitations that rely on laminated construction, our comb is precision-crafted from a single piece of golden sandalwood, resulting in exceptional beauty, durability, and refinement.
Our patented Bearded Axe Beard Comb reimagines one of mankind’s oldest tools as an everyday grooming instrument—pairing distinctive design with practical function in a form unlike anything else available.
Our 1878 Black Label Beard Shears combine premium Japanese steel with sustainable, plastic-free packaging inspired by traditional 19th-century presentation, reflecting our belief that even the unboxing experience should be memorable.
Every product is created with the same objective:
To make something uncommon.
Materials Matter
Wood possesses warmth that synthetic materials never can.
Every grain is different.
Every color varies slightly.
Every piece develops its own character over time.
Whether working with golden sandalwood, green sandalwood, leather, or steel, we select materials that invite years of use rather than replacement. We believe honest materials tell honest stories.
Craftsmanship Beyond Trends
We live in a world increasingly filled with disposable products, rapid manufacturing, and short-lived fashions.
Beard & Bates was built as a quiet alternative.
Our designs are rooted in proportion, function, and permanence rather than novelty. We hope our products feel equally at home on the desk of a modern designer, in the workshop of a craftsman, or inside the travel bag of someone crossing the country.
Good design belongs everywhere.
Trusted Around the World
Today Beard & Bates products are carried by hundreds of independent retailers and specialty shops worldwide while serving customers directly through our own store and online marketplaces. Our tools have become trusted companions to craftsmen, musicians, outdoorsmen, barbers, veterans, entrepreneurs, artists, and everyday gentlemen who appreciate products made with thought and intention.
Nothing makes us prouder than hearing from customers who still carry the same Beard & Bates product years later.
That has always been the goal.
Looking Forward
Although our roots lie in heritage craftsmanship, our eyes remain fixed on the future.
We continue to develop original products, pursue thoughtful innovation, and protect the designs that make Beard & Bates unique. We believe the greatest products are still waiting to be built.
Thank you for allowing us to be a small part of your daily routine.
Wherever life leads, may the tools you carry be worthy of the journey.
Beard & Bates
Products for the Life in Rebellion.