MEET RICK
It started in his grandfather’s workshop.
Rick’s grandfather could build just about anything out of wood, and Rick spent much of his childhood in that shop watching him do it.
He learned the way you learn from family: by being there, handing over tools, and paying attention.
THE WORKSHOP
Grandpa’s tools. Rick’s hands.
When his grandfather passed, Rick saved as many of his tools as he could. Today they hang on the wall of his garage workshop, and he still uses them. The dusty apron he works in? That was his grandfather’s too.
Every piece at Vow & Forge comes out of that shop. Rick works in wood, laser engraving, and whatever material a project calls for. He builds the custom whiskey smokers by hand. And he sweats the small stuff: where a name sits, how deep an engraving runs, whether a date reads clean from across the room.
Why “Vow & Forge”
Vow is the promises we make and the people we make them to. Forge is the work it takes to turn something ordinary into something that lasts. Every piece Rick makes is built on both.
Carrying it forward
Vow & Forge is Rick’s way of passing on what his grandfather gave him: an eye for handmade work, and the understanding that the best gifts carry a story. Now some of them carry his.
Made by hand in Surprise, Arizona, with Grandpa’s tools.
WHAT WE MAKE
Personal doesn’t have to mean predictable.
Some products begin with carefully selected blanks that we personalize. Others are built, engraved, assembled, or created specifically for the project.
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Weddings & Anniversaries
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Gifts for Him
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Personalized Home & Keepsakes
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Gifts for Her
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Event Gifts
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Custom One-of-a-Kind Pieces
The common thread is simple: It should feel worth giving.
How We Work
Thoughtful, personal, and a little less ordinary.
We Choose Carefully
We don’t want to fill the shop just to make it look full. Products should earn their place.
We Personalize With Purpose
Names, dates, messages, artwork, logos, and custom designs should add to the piece, not overpower it.
We Like Useful Gifts
A keepsake is even better when someone actually uses it.
We Choose Carefully
We don’t want to fill the shop just to make it look full. Products should earn their place.
CUSTOM ORDERS
Custom work is a big part of what Vow & Forge is meant to be.
Maybe you have a gift idea already mapped out.
Maybe you found something close to what you want but not quite right.
Maybe you just know the person well enough to say: “He would love something like…”
Send us the idea. We’ll let you know what’s possible, what materials make sense, and what we would need to create it.
Have an idea we haven’t listed? Good.
BEFORE YOU SUBMIT
Good things take time…
Custom orders require planning, sourcing, design, and production time. They are not two-day turnaround orders, so please give us as much lead time as possible, especially for weddings, events, holidays, or other date-specific projects.
Submitting a custom request does not guarantee that we will be able to complete the project. Some ideas may not work with our equipment, materials, production schedule, or the timeline requested. We’ll review your request first and let you know whether it’s something we can take on.
Custom does not automatically mean expensive, but pricing depends on the product, materials, personalization, quantity, and how much design work is involved. We’ll provide pricing and an estimated timeline before the order is finalized.
Submitting a request does not obligate you to purchase.
BEFORE YOU SUBMIT
Good things take time…
Whether it’s about an existing product, a custom idea, corporate gifting, personalization, or an order, send us a message.
FAQ
Good questions, straight answers.
Don’t see yours? Send us a message.
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Possibly. Send us a custom request and tell us what you have in mind.
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Yes. SVG files are preferred. High-resolution transparent PNG files are also accepted.
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Yes. Quantity, pricing, and turnaround depend on the product and project.
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Turnaround varies by product and complexity. Custom orders require lead time and are not intended for immediate or two-day turnaround. We’ll confirm timing before the order is finalized.
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No. We review each request based on the design, materials, equipment required, current workload, and requested deadline before accepting the project.
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For products or projects that require design approval, we will confirm the design process before production.
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Possibly, depending on the product, materials, and current workload. Contact us before ordering if you have a firm deadline.
If you can picture it, ask us about it.
We may already make it. And if we don’t, it might become our next favorite project.