About Sword & Whetstone

Sword & Whetstone began in 2014 the way many small businesses do—with a creative itch and a need to make a little extra money. Armed with a Cricut machine and a love for fandoms, I started creating handmade cards, decals, and small pieces inspired by the stories that meant the most to me, all while balancing school and a part-time job.

At the time, it didn’t feel like a business. It felt like a hobby that happened to make a few sales. Every order was exciting, every bit of profit felt validating—but behind the scenes, there was no real structure or strategy.

Eventually, life got busy, and I stepped away to focus on more “practical” priorities.

That lasted about a year.

Because once you’ve started building something creative—something that feels a little like your own corner of the world—it’s not so easy to leave behind.

Coming back marked a turning point. I made a decision: if Sword & Whetstone was going to exist, it would be treated like a real business.

If I wanted others to take it seriously, I had to start by doing the same.

Over time, this has become more than just creating products—it’s about the people who connect with them.

The community built around Sword & Whetstone is made up of fellow fans, collectors, and creatives who value quality, originality, and heart. They’re also the ones who challenge me—to create pieces that are not only thoughtful and well-crafted, but still accessible in a world where affordability matters more than ever.

Walking that line is part of the craft.

Today, Sword & Whetstone is more than a shop. It’s an extension of who I am.

Every piece is created with the intention that when it arrives, it sparks that immediate reaction:

“Oh dang,… this is actually REALLY cool.”

Something thoughtful.

Something well-made.

Something worth keeping.